Volvo Cars claims its upcoming electric ES90 sedan will be the brand's fastest, longest-range battery-electric vehicle to date.

The car, making its global debut late last month, claims a maximum range of 435 miles (700 km) and a recharge time for adding a top-up of 186 miles (300 km) in just 10 minutes.

It employs the automaker’s latest 800V powertrain technology that Volvo claims is much more efficient than a 400V system.

Every component in the electric system has been upgraded, including the battery cells, e-motors and inverter as well as climate and thermal systems to boost charging, efficiency and performance. It also generates less heat than a 400V system, meaning the battery can be charged up to 350kW without becoming overloaded.

Volvo says its 800V system also contains lighter e-motors and other components reducing the car’s overall weight, enhancing efficiency and boosting acceleration and driving range. At the same time, faster battery charging is boosted with the software and Volvo claims charging from 10% to 80% takes just 20 minutes.

The ES90 also boasts sustainability credentials, with 29% of all aluminum and 18% of all steel used in the car being recycled, while it also contains 16% recycled polymers and bio-based materials. The wood panels inside the ES90 are made from FSC-certified wood.

It also employs Volvo's battery passport where blockchain technology allows the automaker to track raw materials from the source, highlighting the CO2 footprint of the full battery pack.

Anders Bell, Volvo’s chief engineering and technology officer, says: “Our 800V technology marks another significant technological upgrade for our customers as we move towards full electrification. It makes our electric cars even more efficient and helps you charge your electric Volvo faster and go further on a single charge.”