Volvo

ES90 Single Motor RWD

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Volvo's brand-new electric executive saloon — co-developed with Polestar, 700km WLTP class-leading range, air suspension, panoramic roof and Dolby Atmos audio. Competing directly with the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE.

Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD — electric car Ireland 2026
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€79,995 Guide price inc. VAT
700km WLTP ~558km real-world
700WLTP range km111kWh battery
558Real range kmIrish conditions est.
250Max DC kWFast charging
6.8s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€79,995PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity111 kWh
WLTP range700 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~558 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.8s
Top speed200 km/h
Torque540 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate250 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity495 L
Towing capacity1,800 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length5,030 mm
Width1,958 mm
Height1,510 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range700km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~558km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

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Geely Group / SEA platform
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€79,995
Guide price€79,995

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €65,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€571
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,166
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,129/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the ES90 costs approximately €571 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 ES90 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
ES90 Single Motor RWD
Entry
111kWh · 700km €79,995
ES90 Twin Motor AWD
AWD
111kWh · 650km €92,995
ES90 Ultra Twin Motor AWD
Top Spec
111kWh · 635km €99,995

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 ES90 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 298km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 338km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 248km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 298km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 11+ days between home charges

Based on ~558km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the ES90 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 495L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,800kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Premium executive saloon.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~15h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~11h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~6h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~93min
🚀 250kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~19min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Volvo Cars provides charging access via the Volvo Cars app — covering all major Irish networks.

Volvo's EX30, EC40 and EX90 support 153–250kW DC charging — enabling rapid top-ups on long journeys. The Volvo Cars app integrates charging planning with route navigation and can remotely pre-condition the cabin and battery before you leave.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length5,030 mm
Width1,958 mm
Height1,510 mm
Boot capacity495 L
Towing (braked)1,800 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD

The Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD has an Irish list price of €79,995 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €79,995 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD has a WLTP official range of 700km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 558km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €571. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,166. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Volvo Cars is Swedish in origin and culture, but has been owned by Geely Group (China) since 2010. Engineering, design and safety research remain centred in Gothenburg, Sweden, while manufacturing is spread across Sweden, Belgium and China. The EX30 is manufactured in Ghent, Belgium for European markets.
The Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD supports up to 250kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 15 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 93 minutes. At the maximum 250kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 19 minutes.
The Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Volvo ES90 Single Motor RWD is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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