The new seven-seater is 5.04 meters long (198.3 inches), surpassing the XC90 by 9 centimeters (3.3 inch). At 2.99 meters (117.5 inch), the wheelbase of the Volvo EX90 is the same as that of technical sibling Polestar 3. This is not so surprising, as the two electric SUVs share the same SPA2 platform. However, with its height of 1.75 meters (68,9 inch), the Volvo EX90 is 13 centimeters (5,1 inch) higher than the more sporty Polestar 3.
That bulb you see on the roof right above the windscreen is where the EX90's sensors, camera, and radars are integrated. Volvo says these never "get tired or distracted" and are supported by high-performance core computers with in-house developed software. The entire system provides a constant 360-degree view of the world around the car and can even see small objects hundreds of meters ahead to give the driver more time to react and avoid them. The SUV is also Volvo's first model to be equipped from the factory with all the necessary hardware for unsupervised driving in the future.
The EX90 will be offered with two twin-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain options. The first offers a total of 408 horsepower and 770 newton-meters (568 pound-feet) of torque, and a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 5.9 seconds.
Volvo EX90
The performance version is good for a heaping 517 horsepower and 910 newton-meters (671 pound-feet) of torque, and 0-100 km/h shrinks to 4.9 seconds. Its 111-kilowatt-hour battery (107-kWh usable), supplied by CATL, will provide up to 600 km (300 miles) from a full charge, replenishable at a DC fast charger from 10-80% in 30 minutes at a peak charging rate of 250 kW. It will feature bi-directional charging, allowing the EX90 to supply electricity to your home, appliances or another Volvo EV.
Inside, the EX90's interior showcases a 14.5-inch central infotainment screen powered by Google, integrating the Google Maps navigation, Google Play apps and Google Assistant voice recognition software we've seen in other Volvos to elevate the user experience to one of familiarity and seamlessness. A 5G connection comes standard. Audiophiles will appreciate the available Bowers & Wilkins audio system featuring Dolby Atmos, as well as the in-headrest speakers.
The automaker has teamed up with Snapdragon to use the visualization capabilities of Unreal Engine - the same 3D tool developed by Epic Games that underpins some of the most advanced video games - for the computing power and screen graphics onboard the EX90.
Also standard is a phone key tech, which turns your smartphone into a car key. When you approach the car with the phone in your pocket, it will unlock automatically and will load your personal profile with a preset seat, climate, and other settings. The EX90 is also the first Volvo to be equipped with headrest-integrated speakers as part of the Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
Volvo has already provided details about the sustainable materials it will use in the EX90, including Nordico synthetic fabric made from recycled fabric, as well as Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood and optional wool sourced sustainably raised sheep. The EX90 will also contain 15% recycled steel, 25% recycled aluminum and 15% recycled plastic.
Volvo EX90
The EX90 is now available for pre-order in the United States. There's no detailed pricing information, though Volvo says a "well-equipped" model will cost under $80,000. The pre-orders will transform into configured orders in the fall of 2023 and the first deliveries are expected in early 2024.
Some European countries have already announced their prices, with the Netherlands being one of them. The Volvo EX90 will cost a minimum of 102,495 euros. For that you get a 408-horsepower EX90 Twin Motor AWD Ultra with a range of 585 kilometers. For the powerful 517-horsepower Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance AWD Ultra, you lose at least 107,495 euros. More modestly designed and therefore lower priced versions will follow later.
The electric SUV will be built in America at Volvo's Ridgeville plant in South Caroline.
Source: Volvo
