Yes. Instead of leather we have developed our own Nordico material which is composed of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, bio-attributed materials from Swedish and Finnish forests and textiles from recycled wine corks. Nordico has a 70% lower carbon footprint than our current leather interior. By 2030, all new fully electric Volvo cars will be leather-free.

In countries where Google Maps includes charging stations, you will find public charging stations on the map or via a smartphone app.

Yes.

Yes.*

* Google services are enabled through the Digital services package which is included for four years. After this period ends, new terms and fees will apply if you choose to renew.

Volvo Cars is committed to full traceability. We want our customers to feel confident that they are driving a Volvo where the battery’s raw material has been sourced responsibly. The introduction of blockchain technology significantly boosts traceability within our cobalt supply chain. Blockchain, in conjunction with inspection on mining sites, GPS tracking, entry and exit scanning, verified logistics providers, facial recognition, ID checks, and time tracking, allows material traceability from the mine to the car factory.

We work closely with our suppliers to ensure sustainability of our products and services. We are committed to the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals, and fully support the OECD Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-affected and High-risk Areas.

Sustainability performance is key for us when assessing and selecting suppliers. We monitor the performance of existing suppliers and follow up with third party audits. We also require from our battery suppliers to minimise carbon emissions during the production, including usage of renewable energy. All our suppliers must agree to the Volvo Cars' Code of Conduct for Business Partners, which includes assessment of human rights and labour laws.

Safety is in our DNA. Driven by our long-term safety vision we aim to achieve zero collisions on the roads with a new Volvo car. This choice is testament to our unwavering commitment to continuously improve safety. With lidar and an AI-driven supercomputer standard in the Volvo EX90, together with a robust set of exterior and interior sensors will make the Volvo EX90 reach the highest level of standard safety in a Volvo car. If you want to know more about our safety heritage, please visit www.volvocars.com/intl/v/car-safety/safety-heritage

The Volvo EX90 will be the first Volvo car to be hardware-ready for bi-directional charging. Initially becoming available in selected markets, bi-directional charging has the potential to help consumers make their energy utilisation cheaper, more efficient and more sustainable.

Bi-directional charging allows for convenient repurposing of energy by connecting the battery to a house and its power system for a more balanced and sustainable energy consumption overall, but in some cases also supports the home during a power outage. In the future, the Volvo EX90 will also enable charging of other electric Volvo cars and devices such as e-bikes.

Paired with smart-charging capabilities coming to the Volvo Cars smartphone app, the Volvo EX90 will be able to shift the car’s charging when demand from the grid and prices are low – usually meaning there are more renewable sources in the energy mix – and save that stored energy to be used later.

Bi-directional charging could also allow customers to support the grid in different ways, by storing energy during times when there’s a surplus of renewable energy, or selling energy surplus back to the grid during peak usage hours when the demand is higher.

When this functionality grows to cover more car brands and markets, the sustainability of the power grid overall could increase, leading to reduction of energy waste from renewable sources at times when production outperforms demand.