The Volvo EX90 is a battery-electric vehicle by Volvo that entered production in May 2024. A seven-seater luxury car, it is Volvo's flagship full-size SUV.[4][5][8] It was revealed in November 2022 as the first bespoke electric vehicle marketed under the Volvo brand.[9][10]

Volvo EX90
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Cars
ProductionMay 2024[1] – present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size SUV[4][5]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformSPA2[5][6]
RelatedPolestar 3
Powertrain
Electric motorpermanent magnet synchronous
Power output
  • 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS)
  • 370 kW (496 hp; 503 PS) (Performance, US)
  • 380 kW (510 hp; 517 PS) (Performance)
Battery
Range
  • 590–600 km (370–370 mi) (claimed)
  • Up to 745 km (460 mi) (NEDC)
  • Up to 627 km (390 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 11 kW (AC)
  • 250 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,984 mm (117.5 in)
Length5,037 mm (198.3 in)
Width2,039 mm (80.3 in)
Height1,747 mm (68.8 in)
Kerb weight2,818 kg (6,213 lb)

Overview

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Prior to its introduction, the design of the EX90 was previewed by the Volvo Concept Recharge in June 2021.[11][12] Reports previously indicated the production vehicle would be called the Volvo Embla.[13][14][15]

The EX90 features a drag coefficient of 0.29 to improve efficiency.[16] It is powered by the same battery pack as the Polestar 3, a 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) battery produced by CATL.[7] With 250 kW DC charging, it is capable of charging 10–80 per cent in around 30 minutes. It also supports bi-directional charging.[17][8]

The base model of the EX90 is called the Twin Motor, with a power output of 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) and 770 N⋅m (78.5 kg⋅m; 568 lb⋅ft) with a range of around 600 km (373 mi) (WLTP). The higher model is called the Twin Motor Performance, which offers a claimed 590 km (367 mi) of range. The power output is rated at 380 kW (510 hp; 517 PS) for the model designated as 'EE', or 370 kW (496 hp; 503 PS) for the model destined for North America and designated as 'E2'. All models are electronically limited up to 180 km/h (112 mph).[7]

The EX90 is equipped with Lidar technology by Luminar fitted as standard across the range to detect pedestrians up to 250 m (820 ft) away. Combined with 16 ultrasonic sensors, eight cameras, and five radars, the EX90 provide Level 3 autonomous capability. In the interior, the 14.5-inch vertically mounted touchscreen with 5G capability. It utilises the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform by Qualcomm to enable visualisation capabilities of Unreal Engine for the computing power and screen graphics on board the EX90, while the core system is powered by Nvidia Drive AI.[16][18] The EX90 has seven seats, with What Car? reporting that a 180-centimetre (5 ft 11 in) passenger did not have quite enough headroom to sit up straight in the third row.[8]

EX90 Excellence

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Unveiled at the Auto Shanghai show in April 2023, the EX90 Excellence is a four-seater, flagship version of the EX90 that features a two-tone exterior paint and different 22-inch wheel design.[19] In the interior, the second and third rows were replaced by two individual rear seats, separated by a center console with a refrigerator.[20] The variant has been compared by journalists with the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV which introduced a similar concept.[19]

Awards

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Before market release, EX90 was awarded "Best Safety Innovation Award" by AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada).[21]

References

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  1. ^ "AutoTechInsight Car Cutaways March 2024". Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Volvo EX90 Flagship EV Debuts in China, Production to Start 2024 in Daqing". 6 December 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ^ Lorio, Joe (9 November 2022). "2024 Volvo EX90 SUV Is an Emphatic Entry into the Electric Era". Car and Driver. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  4. ^ a b Misoyannis, Alex; Gover, Paul (21 September 2022). "2024 Volvo EX90: Electric SUV flagship named, due in Australia in 2024". Drive.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Hawkins, Andrew J. (9 November 2022). "The Volvo EX90 is a powerful computer that also happens to be an impeccably designed EV". The Verge. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
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  8. ^ a b c Huntingford, Steve (28 April 2023). "2023 Volvo EX90 electric SUV preview". What Car?. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  9. ^ Chilton, Chris (9 November 2022). "2024 Volvo EX90 Is A Polestar 3 Electric SUV Dressed For A Court Appearance". Carscoops. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  10. ^ Nedelea, Andrei (9 November 2022). "Volvo EX90 Bows As Tech-Packed EV Replacement For XC90 SUV". InsideEVs. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  11. ^ "2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV looks to brand's EV future". Green Car Reports. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Volvo Concept Recharge Previews Next-Generation Design and Technology". Car and Driver. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  13. ^ Westbrook, Justin (21 September 2022). "All-New 2024 Volvo EX90 Flagship EV SUV Will Obsess Over Your Face". MotorTrend. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  14. ^ Hsu, Ben (22 September 2022). "Volvo EX90 will be the XC90's all-electric successor". Autoblog. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  15. ^ "2023 Volvo EX90 Debuts Today: See The Livestream". Motor1.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  16. ^ a b Agatie, Cristian (9 November 2022). "Volvo Unveils Flagship EX90 Electric SUV With up to 510 HP and 375 Miles of Range". autoevolution. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  17. ^ Hawkins, Andrew J. (9 November 2022). "The Volvo EX90 is a powerful computer that also happens to be an impeccably designed EV". The Verge. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Volvo EX90 Debuts As Electric Luxury Seven-Seat Flagship SUV". Motor1.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  19. ^ a b Gauthier, Michael (20 April 2023). "The New Volvo EX90 Excellence Is A Swedish Maybach". Carscoops.
  20. ^ "Volvo EX90 Excellence Debuts As Two-Row, Four-Seat Electric Luxury SUV". Motor1.com. 19 April 2023.
  21. ^ "Volvo EX90 receives AJAC Best Safety Innovation Award". Automotive World. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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