Volvo ES90 wins 'Media Pick EV' award for safety and innovation

Volvo's flagship electric vehicle, the ES90, has been honored with the 'Media Pick EV' award at the 5th EV Awards 2026 ceremony held in Seoul. This accolade, presented by the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment, highlights the vehicle's recognition among automotive professionals.

The EV Awards, co-hosted by the Korea Battery Industry Association, COEX, and the Korea Automobile Environment Association, aims to identify excellence in electric vehicle technology and infrastructure. The 'Media Pick EV' category, newly established this year, was judged exclusively by automotive journalists who evaluated electric vehicles launched in the Korean market over the past year (August 2025 to July 2026).

This marks Volvo Car Korea's second consecutive year receiving an award at the event, following the 'EX30' model's recognition last year. The ES90 impressed the judges with its innovative design, which merges traditional luxury sedan aesthetics with the practicality of a fastback and the versatility of an SUV, all built on a flexible electric platform. It also incorporates the 'Hugin Core' intelligent computing platform, developed in partnership with Nvidia and Qualcomm, enhancing vehicle control and passenger convenience.

Equipped with an 800V high-voltage battery system supporting 350kW fast charging, the ES90 can gain approximately 300 km of range in about 10 minutes. The vehicle has already surpassed 3,000 cumulative pre-orders in Korea, partly due to its competitive pricing, which is reportedly around 50 million won lower than its price in major overseas markets.

Lee Man-sik, Executive Vice President of Volvo Car Korea, expressed the significance of the award. "It is deeply meaningful to have our value recognized by journalists who closely observe the trends in advanced technology and eco-friendly vehicles," he stated. "We will continue to provide safe and sustainable mobility solutions and expand our engagement with the Korean market."

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It is deeply meaningful to have our value recognized by journalists who closely observe the trends in advanced technology and eco-friendly vehicles. We will continue to provide safe and sustainable mobility solutions and expand our engagement with the Korean market.