Inside, the Volvo ES90 features a minimalist design with almost no buttons apart from a few on the steering wheel, relying primarily on a portrait touch screen for controls. According to major media reports, the touch screen system is not the worst or laggiest but lacks intuitiveness, requiring sub-menus for functions like opening the glovebox. The interior includes seats that absorb and hold occupants, a refreshingly thin steering wheel, two phone pads, a chilled central compartment, and USB-C chargers, all crafted with premium materials.
Practical details show the ES90 offers a 424-litre boot with rear seats up, expanding to 733 litres with them down, and the tested model cost £78,105 in a creamish colour called Sand Dune. Broader automotive context reveals that Ford, Lotus, and Porsche have become more hesitant about going fully electrified in recent months, while oil prices have skyrocketed following the continuation of the war in Iran. Key unknowns remain, such as the exact range on a full charge, how its performance compares to competitors in its price range, and the specific safety features and ratings of the Volvo ES90.