Volvo says some of its newest electric vehicles can now detect large animals on the road and warn drivers. The company’s “Large Animal Alert” software is set to be introduced for specific models, beginning with the EX60, EX90 and ES90.
Volvo also describes the system as enabling communication between compatible Volvo vehicles, so that alerts can be shared to help other drivers avoid animal hazards. The updates are described by the outlet covering the announcement as a software addition rather than a redesign of the vehicles.
Across the reporting, the emphasis is on the feature’s purpose—improving road safety by providing earlier warnings about animals—rather than on detailed testing results or regulatory approvals. The articles do not provide additional information on rollout timing, geographic availability, or whether the alerting relies on cameras, sensors, or cloud connectivity beyond Volvo’s description of the software feature.
