Volvo Concept Recharge previews brand's next-gen EVs

The new design language has been custom-built for electrification, without accommodating any IC-engines.

Volvo has globally unveiled its 'Concept Recharge', giving us a preview of the brand's new design language for its future EV lineup.

Volvo stated that the new design language has been custom-built for electrification, without accommodating IC engines. The new generation of Volvo EVs will come with completely new proportions featuring a flat floor, longer wheelbase and shorter overhangs at either end. The upcoming EVs will also come with a lowered bonnet and a redesigned roof, optimising aerodynamics.

As seen from the images, the Volvo Concept Recharge features a 'shield-like structure' at the front, in place of the traditional grille. This helps accentuate the newly designed 'Thor Hammer' LED headlamps upfront. The side and rear profile also carry forward minimalistic styling, in line with Volvo's new design philosophy 'less is better'.

The new design philosophy is applicable to the interiors as well. The new proportions on the Concept Recharge, along with the flat floor, offers more space and better seating positions for all passengers.

The concept car also showcases a massive 15-inch stand-alone touchscreen display at the centre. This is expected to come packed with Volvo's latest connected technology, along with a host of other features. Volvo will also introduce LiDAR sensors in its EVs in the future, as part of its autonomous driving technology.

The unveiling of the Concept Recharge is in line with Volvo's plans of going fully electric by 2030. The Swedish carmaker had announced earlier this year that it plans to discontinue IC-engines and hybrid powertrains from its lineup, transitioning into an EV-only brand by the end of the decade.