What is it?
The EX90 is the all-electric replacement for the petrol XC90 and Volvo's first three-row seven-seat EV. Built on the SPA2 platform shared with the Polestar 3, with a roof-mounted lidar pod powering the brand's most advanced ADAS suite.
The lineup runs from Twin Motor at $124,990 plus on-roads, through to Twin Motor Performance at $134,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Genuine adult third-row space to around 175 cm, roof-mounted lidar powering the most capable ADAS suite in the segment, 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio and Google Built-in OS all standard.
365 L boot with all three rows up is small for a seven-seater. Early software needed OTA bug fixes after launch.
Should you buy the EX90?
Reasons to buy
- Genuine adult third-row space to around 175 cm, roof-mounted lidar powering the most capable ADAS suite in the segment, 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio and Google Built-in OS all standard.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 365 L (1,915 L rows 2 and 3 folded, plus 32 L frunk) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 2,200 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 365 L boot with all three rows up is small for a seven-seater. Early software needed OTA bug fixes after launch.
- You want a cheaper seven-seater (Kia EV9), the longest range in segment (Polestar 3 Single Motor at 706 km), or a sharper driver's SUV (BMW iX xDrive50).
- Performance grade at $134,990 plus on-roads walks into BMW iX xDrive50 territory. Cross-shop before committing.
- Top trim climbs to $134,990 plus on-roads.
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