The fully electric Volvo EX90 SUV achieved a maximum five-star rating in the recent Euro NCAP safety assessments. This result positions the vehicle among the highest-performing cars evaluated this year. The independent program validates the safety performance of vehicles for European markets.
Highlights
- Top Honors: The EX90 secured a five-star rating with high scores in adult and child protection.
- Real-World Data: Design is informed by data from over 50,000 real-life accidents.
- Sensor Suite: Features advanced lidar, radar, and cameras for predictive safety.
- Over-the-Air: Core computing allows for continuous safety software improvements.
Safety Methodology and Crash Protection
The seven-seat SUV demonstrated strong performance in both adult and child protection categories. This aligns with the Volvo Cars Safety Standard, an internal benchmark that exceeds regulatory testing requirements.
Åsa Haglund, head of the Volvo Cars Safety Centre, notes that the EX90 builds on 55 years of research. The company utilizes data from more than 50,000 real-world accidents involving over 80,000 people.
This data-driven approach ensures safety designs address actual traffic situations rather than just controlled test environments. Physical crash testing is combined with extensive virtual simulations to refine structural integrity.
Sensor Technology and Computing
The EX90 integrates high-performance core computing with a comprehensive sensor set. This architecture allows the vehicle to process real-time data to anticipate potential hazards.
Over-the-air update capabilities enable Volvo to refine these functionalities throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. The system utilizes “Safe Space Technology,” a suite of sensors including radars and cameras.
These systems work cohesively to monitor the vehicle’s perimeter. The structural design is specifically tuned for the electric platform to protect occupants during a collision.
Occupant Monitoring Systems
Volvo has integrated advanced interior sensing capabilities into the EX90. A driver understanding system uses real-time sensing to detect driver state.
This technology identifies signs of fatigue or distraction and provides support when necessary. This specific innovation was recently recognized as a top invention by TIME.
Additionally, the vehicle features full-cabin occupant sensing. This system is designed to prevent occupants from being left behind in the vehicle.
- Radar Precision: Advanced radars can detect movements as subtle as breathing.
- Alert System: The vehicle notifies the driver if occupants remain in the cabin.
2024 Financial Context
This safety accolade follows a strong fiscal performance for Volvo Car Group. The company reported record-breaking figures for the full year of 2024.
- Revenue: SEK 400.2 billion.
- Operating Profit: SEK 27 billion.
- Global Sales: 763,389 cars.
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