Recently, a mysterious prototype of Volvo, codenamed V551, officially rolled off the assembly line, which has aroused widespread attention from the industry and consumers. According to official sources, the vehicle, which is obscured by a screen printed with "Top Secret", is likely to be Volvo's first all-electric sedan, and may be an electric version of the Volvo S90, which may be named ES90 in the future.
According to the information currently available, the V551 will be developed on the SPA2 platform together with the Volvo EX90. This state-of-the-art platform provides excellent range and excellent driving performance for electric models.
In terms of power, the V551 is expected to be available in single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions. The rear-wheel drive version is expected to have a range of up to 600km, while the all-wheel drive version is expected to have a considerable range while maintaining power. The battery capacity is 111kWh and the weight is expected to be around 2500kg. It is worth mentioning that depending on the configuration, the new car is expected to be offered in two specifications, 400V and 800V, which will further improve its charging speed and range.
Volvo V551's main competitors include all-electric sedans from luxury brands such as the BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz EQE and Audi A6 e-tron. In the face of fierce competition, the V551 is expected to stand out in the market with its excellent performance, luxurious equipment and Volvo's usual safety.
Overall, Volvo V551 is of epoch-making significance as a blockbuster product for Volvo to enter the pure electric car market. Mass production of the new model is expected to begin in May 2024 and the official launch is expected in 2025. We'll get a glimpse of it and witness a new chapter in Volvo's electrification journey.