Volvo unveils its 'Kia Carnival'

Volvo has unveiled the EM90 electric MPV as its first ever people-mover in its 96-year history.

The Swedish brand bills the EM90 as a vehicle that can lead a double life of family car and executive transport, though for now it is planned to be exclusive to the Chinese market.

The six-seater, which was leaked last month, is based on the Zeekr 009 sold in the same market by Volvo parent company Geely and pitched as a rival to the likes of the Lexus LM and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

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Volvo says a flick of a switch or a voice command enables the 5.2-metre-long EM90 to adjust its digital displays, seats, windows, lighting and air-con to tailor the interior for either meetings, a movie theatre, or even sleeping quarters using the rear seats.

A large, 15.6-inch screen folds down out of the roof for rear occupants, while those up front have a similarly sized, 15.4-inch infotainment display.

There's a 21-speaker Bower & Wilkins audio system, while a road-noise-cancellation system and air suspension are designed, respectively, to deliver a quiet and comfortable cain.

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A 200kW e-motor is fed by a large 116kWh battery and the EM90 comes with a claimed 0-100km/sprint time of 8.3 seconds and a 738km range.

That range, however, is based on China's typically optimistic CLTC rating system rather than Europe's more widely recognised WLTP.

Rapid charging is said to take less than half an hour to increase the battery from 10 to 80 per cent.

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Bi-directional charging allows the EM90 to charge power devices.

The EM90 rolls on either 19-inch or 20-inch aero wheels.

Another first for Volvo is the illuminated logo on the grille, flanked by the brand's now-traditional 'Thor' LED lights.

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