Core summary
Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 is a full-size battery-electric luxury crossover SUV and Volvo’s flagship SUV. Production began in May 2024, following its public reveal in November 2022. It is the first bespoke electric vehicle marketed under the Volvo brand, rather than an electric version of an existing model. The standard EX90 is a seven-seater, while the EX90 Excellence is a four-seat flagship variant with two individual rear seats and a central console containing a refrigerator. The range is built around a 111 kWh battery, with 107 kWh usable, and twin-motor powertrains. The standard Twin Motor produces 300 kW and 770 N⋅m, with an approximately 600 km WLTP range. Twin Motor Performance produces up to 380 kW, depending on market designation, and has a claimed range of approximately 590 km. Standard lidar, cameras, radars and ultrasonic sensors form the vehicle’s advanced sensing package. The EX90 is therefore defined by its large electric-SUV format, seven-seat practicality, flagship positioning and extensive driver-assistance hardware.
History & generations
The EX90’s design was previewed by the Volvo Concept Recharge in June 2021. Earlier reports suggested that Volvo’s production electric flagship might be called Embla, but the production model was revealed as the EX90 in November 2022. Production began in May 2024, establishing the EX90 as a new model rather than a replacement generation described in the supplied evidence. Volvo positioned it as its full-size flagship SUV and as the company’s first bespoke electric vehicle marketed under its own brand. The EX90 Excellence was unveiled at Auto Shanghai in April 2023. That version changes the standard seven-seat arrangement to four seats, replacing the second and third rows with two individual rear seats divided by a centre console and refrigerator. The supplied material describes only this first EX90 generation, which remains the current production generation at the review date. No earlier EX90 production generation is identified in the reference extract.
First generation
The EX90 is Volvo’s first bespoke electric vehicle marketed under the Volvo brand. It is a full-size, seven-seat luxury crossover SUV offered with Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance powertrains. A four-seat EX90 Excellence variant adds a more exclusive rear cabin layout.
Body, platform & design
The EX90 uses the proportions of a full-size luxury crossover SUV and was developed as a dedicated electric model. Its exterior design was previewed by the Concept Recharge before the production vehicle appeared. The stated drag coefficient is 0.29, a figure intended to support efficiency. The model is offered in standard form as a seven-seat SUV, while the Excellence introduces a more formal flagship treatment with two-tone exterior paint and a distinct 22-inch wheel design. The Excellence’s exterior changes accompany a substantially different rear-cabin concept rather than merely a seating adjustment. The design assessment can therefore be anchored to its dedicated electric architecture, aerodynamic emphasis, large crossover body and the separate four-seat Excellence presentation. Its design lineage is clearest through the Concept Recharge preview and the production EX90 revealed in 2022.
Engine & drivetrain
The EX90 is powered exclusively by electricity and uses a 111 kWh battery, of which 107 kWh is usable. The battery is produced by CATL and is also used by the Polestar 3 according to the supplied reference. The base Twin Motor model develops 300 kW, equivalent to 402 hp or 408 PS, and produces 770 N⋅m. Its stated WLTP range is around 600 km, or 373 miles. The higher Twin Motor Performance model is rated at 380 kW and 510 hp for the version designated EE, while the North American E2 designation is rated at 370 kW, or 496 hp. Its claimed range is approximately 590 km, or 367 miles. All models are electronically limited to 180 km/h. Powertrain comparisons should therefore distinguish the stated output and range claims from details not included in the evidence.
Trim differences
The supplied extract identifies two principal powertrain designations: Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance. Twin Motor is the base model, with 300 kW, 770 N⋅m and an approximately 600 km WLTP range. Twin Motor Performance raises output to 380 kW for the EE designation and 370 kW for the North American E2 designation, with a claimed range of approximately 590 km. The evidence also names Ultra in several supplied image filenames, including Twin Motor Performance Ultra and EX90 Ultra examples. EX90 Excellence is a separate four-seat flagship variant unveiled in China in 2023, rather than a powertrain designation described in the extract. It has two-tone paint, a different 22-inch wheel design and two individual rear seats divided by a refrigerator-equipped centre console. Other trims, prices and market-specific combinations are not established here.
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Interior & seating
The EX90 has seven seats in its standard configuration. The reference describes a 14.5-inch vertically mounted touchscreen with 5G capability. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platform supports visualisation using Unreal Engine, while Nvidia Drive AI powers the core system. The standard seating arrangement is intended to provide three rows, although the supplied review evidence reports that a 180-centimetre passenger did not have quite enough headroom to sit upright in the third row. This makes the third row an important practical consideration rather than an unqualified space claim. The EX90 Excellence adopts a different cabin format: the second and third rows are replaced by two individual rear seats, with a centre console between them containing a refrigerator. That variant is therefore a four-seat luxury configuration rather than a seven-seat family layout. The supplied material does not establish upholstery materials, cargo volume, dashboard finish, front-seat adjustment, or a complete list of comfort equipment. Those details should not be assumed from the model’s luxury positioning or from exterior image filenames.
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Efficiency & range
The EX90’s efficiency case combines a stated 0.29 drag coefficient with a large 111 kWh battery. The battery has 107 kWh usable capacity. Volvo states an approximately 600 km WLTP range for the Twin Motor, while Twin Motor Performance has a claimed range of approximately 590 km. DC charging is rated at up to 250 kW, with a stated 10–80 percent charging time of around 30 minutes. The EX90 also supports bidirectional charging, although the reference does not specify compatible markets, hardware requirements or operating modes. Its large body and seven-seat format distinguish it from smaller electric crossovers, while the aerodynamic design is explicitly linked to efficiency. No independent efficiency test results, charging curves or real-world range observations are included in the supplied evidence.
Safety & equipment
Safety hardware is a central part of the EX90 specification described in the reference. Lidar supplied by Luminar is fitted as standard across the range and is stated to detect pedestrians up to 250 metres away. The sensing suite also includes 12 ultrasonic sensors, eight cameras and five radars. The extract says these systems provide Level 3 autonomous capability, but it does not specify the operating conditions, jurisdictions, activation rules or whether the capability is available in every market. The reference includes headings for ANCAP and Euro NCAP but supplies no test scores or ratings, so none are assigned here. Before market release, the EX90 received AJAC’s Best Safety Innovation Award. That award is separate from an official crash-test result. The combination of lidar and multiple sensor types is therefore documented as equipment and claimed capability, while regulatory approval, availability and independent test performance remain outside the supplied evidence.
Strengths
The EX90’s strongest documented attributes are its combination of full-size SUV packaging and battery-electric propulsion. Seven seats make it relevant to larger families, although third-row headroom deserves attention for taller passengers. The 111 kWh battery supports a stated approximately 600 km WLTP range in Twin Motor form, while 250 kW DC charging is claimed to take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes. The model also has a broad standard sensing package, including lidar, cameras, radars and ultrasonic sensors. A 14.5-inch portrait touchscreen and connected computing platforms define the digital interface. Twin Motor Performance supplies higher output than the base model, and the Excellence provides a distinct four-seat rear-cabin alternative. Its 0.29 drag coefficient is another clearly stated design feature. These strengths describe the evidence-supported proposition without extending it to unlisted equipment, test results or ownership experience.
A flagship electric SUV focused on space, safety technology and range.
Considerations
The EX90’s size and seating format should be assessed against actual use. Although it is a seven-seater, the supplied evidence reports limited headroom for a 180-centimetre passenger in the third row. The Excellence is not a seven-seat alternative; it is a four-seat flagship configuration with two individual rear seats. The large battery supports long stated range, but its size also means that charging and energy use should be considered in the context of a full-size SUV. The reference gives a 250 kW maximum DC rate and an approximate 10–80 percent time, but no independent charging curve or real-world results. Twin Motor Performance offers more output while its claimed range is lower than the standard Twin Motor’s stated figure. The extract also does not establish prices, complete trim availability, cargo capacity, towing data, warranty terms or market-specific autonomous-driving approvals. Buyers should verify those items locally rather than infer them from the vehicle’s flagship positioning or from image filenames.
Recommended use
The standard EX90 is most clearly suited to buyers seeking a large electric SUV with three-row seating and a premium technology focus. Its seven-seat layout makes it relevant to family transport, although the reported third-row headroom limitation means that regular adult use should be checked in person. The approximately 600 km WLTP Twin Motor range and 250 kW DC charging claim support long-distance planning, subject to conditions and charging access. Twin Motor Performance is the more output-focused choice within the documented range, but its claimed range is approximately 590 km. The EX90 Excellence serves a different use case: it prioritises rear-passenger space and a four-seat luxury arrangement over maximum passenger capacity. Its individual rear seats, centre console and refrigerator distinguish it from the standard family-oriented configuration. The reference does not establish towing, off-road, commercial or fleet capabilities, so those applications should not be inferred. Overall, the documented use cases are family-oriented long-distance travel and chauffeur-style rear-seat transport in the Excellence.
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FAQ
Q: What is the Volvo EX90? A: It is Volvo’s full-size battery-electric luxury crossover SUV and flagship SUV.
Q: How many seats does the EX90 have? A: The standard EX90 has seven seats. The EX90 Excellence has four.
Q: What range does the EX90 offer? A: Twin Motor is stated at around 600 km WLTP; Performance is claimed at around 590 km.
Q: How quickly can it charge? A: With 250 kW DC charging, Volvo states around 30 minutes for 10–80 percent.
Q: What is the EX90 Excellence? A: It is a four-seat flagship variant with individual rear seats and a refrigerator-equipped console.
Q: Is lidar standard? A: The reference says Luminar lidar is standard across the range.
What makes the Volvo EX90 different?
A flagship electric SUV focused on space, safety technology and range.
Who should consider it?
Long-distance family and luxury SUV travel
Sources & updates
Research for this Volvo EX90 profile prioritized current manufacturer specifications, model-year equipment pages and official press material. Independent safety or regulatory records were used where available. Historical references were kept separate from current-generation specifications and image identification.
Equipment, pricing and certified figures can vary by market, trim and model year. The expandable reference list below contains the linked sources used for verification. Last editorial review: August 30, 2026.
Last editorial review: August 30, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.