Minivans may not be the kings of the road in North American and European markets anymore (overshadowed by the popularity of SUVs), but they’re apparently enjoying a renaissance in many parts of Asia, particularly the luxury models. Volvo, with the backing of Geely, is tapping into this trend by rolling out its first-ever minivan, or MPV as they’re known in various other parts of the world.

Dubbed the EM90, this all-electric model boasts a range of over 450 miles (720+ kilometers) and is specifically designed for Chinese customers. As of now, there are no plans to introduce it in Western markets.

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Volvo claims the minivan is a nod to the 1953 Duett, a lofty station wagon that stuck around until 1969. However, let’s be real; you’re more likely to spot a doppelgänger in the newly-introduced Zeekr 009, another star from the Geely Group galaxy than anything else. Echoing the days of GM’s badge-engineering bonanza in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, these two electric minivans are pretty much identical twins, save for the EM90’s distinctive Volvo grille, Thor’s Hammer headlights, and a few fancy trim pieces.

The third fully-electric model presented by Volvo in the past year, after the EX90 and the smaller EX30 SUVs, is launching with a single 268 hp (200 kW) electric motor on the rear axle. It’s paired with a CATL-sourced 116 kWh battery capable of charging from 10 to 80 percent in just under 30 minutes. Volvo states that the EM90 will deliver a driving range of 459 miles (738 km) according to China’s CLTC driving cycle tests, which tend tend to be at least 10% higher than those from the WLTP cycle.

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