Why isn't the Volvo ES90 sold in Quebec?

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Why isn't the Volvo ES90 sold in Quebec?

On 5 March 2025, Volvo unveiled its new 100% electric saloon, which completes the brand's range of top-of-the-range renewable energy vehicles. Here, the Volvo ES90 incorporates what Volvo does best in terms of safety, driveability and electric range.

However, despite its many qualities, the electric Volvo ES90 will not be sold in Canada, at least for the time being.

In this article, we explain what the Volvo ES90 is and why Volvo won't be selling it in Quebec for the time being.


What is the Volvo ES90?

The Volvo ES90 is the best of three worlds: the elegance of a saloon, the practicality of a f sloping hatchback and the space of an SUV.

On the subject of range, it's 700km and Volvo promises ultra-fast charging (300km in just 10 minutes!). What's more, its ground clearance has been raised slightly, enabling the Volvo ES90 to cope with a wide range of road conditions.




Inside, you'll find all the comforts of Scandinavia: generous space, especially at the rear, an electrochromic panoramic roof that adapts to the light and ultra-efficient air conditioning that even filters out allergens. And for music lovers, there's the Bowers & Wilkins system with Dolby Atmos®.



On the technology side, there's a Google Built-in system on a large 14.5-inch touchscreen, and even 360° 3D vision to make parking easier.

Finally, safety has not been forgotten, thanks to ultra-powerful sensors that detect pedestrians, obstacles... and even the breathing of a baby forgotten in the car.


Why the Volvo ES90 is not sold in Quebec

Although the Volvo ES90 represents the Swedish brand's expertise in the luxury saloon market, it is also a victim of Volvo's decision to produce the vehicle in China in order to keep manufacturing costs down.

On 26 August 2024, the Canadian government introduced a 100% surtax on all electric vehicles manufactured in China. This measure came into force on 1ᵉʳ October 2024 and applies to electric cars, trucks, buses, delivery vans and certain hybrid models.

This measure, put in place to protect the North American car industry, simply doubles the price of the cars affected, making it virtually impossible to market them.

As a result, Volvo has decided not to sell the vehicle in North America because there is insufficient demand for the electric ES90 at these doubled prices.


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However, we firmly believe that this taxation is only temporary, pending a lull in geographical and economic tensions - which means that it is plausible to see the 100% electric Volvo ES90 marketed on our territory within the next few years.

However, it could well be that customs rules will change in the future, in which case the arrival of the ES90 could be plausible.

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