Yahoo Autos The 2025 Volvo EX90 finally delivers a luxury three-row all-electric experience but with some missing features
Volvo’s 2025 EX90 is the all-electric large SUV alternative to the XC90 with a slick interior, tech display, and a spacious third row. Despite delays and price increases, the EX90 is finally here and offers a premium EV in a form other than the usual compact SUV. But with the timing and pricing setbacks, there are some noticeable quirks and inconveniences that Volvo had to swallow to get the EX90 out the door.
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The EX90 is not an electrified XC90, but it is similar in many ways
The EX90 is a seven-seater, three-row SUV that’s more than 3 inches longer than its gas-powered XC90 sibling. Although it has a similar shape and size to the original XC90, the EX90 has a distinct “electric look” most noticeable on the front end. It will match Volvo’s next EV, the smaller all-electric EX30 compact SUV. Inside, you’ll find similar legroom, headroom, and cargo space to the XC90, but upfront there’s a more updated tech display.
The EX90 is built on the SPA2 platform, which is an evolution of the SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) platform found in the XC90.
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The EX90's battery power lives to impress
The EX90 offers a 310-mile range (or 300 miles with larger wheels) from its 111-kWh battery. The EX90 is available in two configurations: Twin Motor or Performance. The base Twin Motor produces 402 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque. The Performance version hits 509 horses and 671 pound-feet. The Performance gets to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds (the base is a second slower). The fuel economy is rated at 84 MPGe. Both versions are all-wheel drive.
It’s battery power or nothing for the EX90. At home, it takes 10 hours to reach a full charge. However, on the road at public charging stations, it only takes 30 minutes to go from 10% to 80% using a 250 kW DC fast-charging plug.
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Understated tech with Google built-in, but a glaring LiDAR box sits on the roof
The EX90 has a free-standing 14.5-inch center display and a 9-inch digital driver screen as part of a sleek interior layout. It uses the Google infotainment system, known as Google built-in, which seamlessly incorporates Google Maps and other Android apps. Apple CarPlay is still available but with a wired connection in the rush to get the EX90 to customers.
A new user experience with a more intuitive layout is part of the new touchscreen. The upcoming EX30 model will also feature a new interface. All Volvos from 2020 and newer will eventually receive the over-the-air update.
The weirdest tech feature is the Luminar LiDAR sensor suite that sits above the windshield. It’s there for future autonomous driving potential but currently is an over-the-top sensor system.
The EX90 is clearly priced as a luxury SUV
The EX90 starts at $79,995, excluding the $1,295 destination fee. The seven-seater comes standard in the Plus trim, with the Plus six-seater configuration priced at $81,790 and Ultra seven- and six-seater versions priced at $85,640 and $86,140, respectively. The same trims are available for the Performance version for an additional $5,000.
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The Volvo EX90 is already off to a slow start
The EX90 started deliveries last month but it was initially expected to arrive mid-year (or even earlier). It is being produced at Volvo’s South Carolina plant, which qualifies the base model (priced just under $80,000) for potential federal EV tax subsidies since it is assembled in the U.S.
Final thoughts
The 2025 Volvo EX90 goes all in on Volvo’s claims about a 100% electric future. If you’re ready to commit to an all-electric lifestyle, the EX90 offers plenty of seating (and rows), premium amenities, and the allure of battery-powered performance. But there’s a premium to this luxury lifestyle and the rising price tag might make you consider other electrified Volvo models or wait for the smaller EX30.
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