Its debut is scheduled for 2023.
Volvo, like most European automakers is active in the development of electric vehicles. The Swedish company plans to launch five pure-electric vehicles and two plug in hybrids within the next few year. Volvo plans to launch five pure electric vehicles and two plug-in hybrids within the next few years if all goes according to plan.
The XC90 successor is one of the cars that the company thinks will take them there. The Embla electric crossover is expected to debut in 2023. This model is also a significant step towards automaker’s goal to total electrification. The Embla will likely have more advanced semi-autonomous driving capabilities. NVIDIA, Luminar and Google are the major players in this development.
What will the Embla look like when it launches? We have rendered the future electric crossover, although there are no teasers yet.
The Embla, which is not yet its official name, could be inspired by the Conceptrecharge that was shown in late 2013. At the most, the road-going version might be a slightly less-expressive version of the concept car. Some of the details from the show car are removed in our render, including the sealed-off bumpers and frameless windows.
To make the electric crossover look more production-like, we added window frames. This render also shows more prominent corner air intakes. Volvo signature cues will be present in the production version, including the “Thor’s Hammer”, headlights and vertical taillights.
We expect certain things from the concept on the road car. The side-view camera is an alternative to mirrors. Another is the flush door handles, as these cars require minimal drag to maximize their range. The LIDAR pod will remain on the roof as the electric crossover will be capable of near-autonomous driving.
While we are on LIDAR the sensor is from Luminar and its brain comes from NVIDIA. These sensors will be used to monitor traffic and provide real-time analysis. The Ride Pilot unsupervised driving system will be available to the future Volvo.
Interior design will be minimalistic, with a minimal approach to the dashboard and accommodation. The interior will take cues from Recharge Concept, but it will be toned down for production. Volvo’s commitment to eco-sustainability will see the upholstery made from recycled materials in order to reduce the need for raw materials.
Volvo’s future direction will be the electric crossover. What about those who prefer a Volvo crossover with an engine? Hakan Samuelsson CEO Volvo, stated that the XC90 will continue production till the company transitions to EVs.