When Does the Volvo EX90 Come Out? It’s Already Here — 2026 Price, Range & Release Timeline
- The Volvo EX90 is already on sale. First customer deliveries began in September 2024 in the US and Europe — this is no longer a ‘coming soon’ car.
- The 2026 model brings an 800V electrical architecture, up to 350 kW DC fast charging (155 miles in about 10 minutes), and a 670-hp Performance trim — the most powerful Volvo ever.
- US pricing for 2026 starts at $76,695 (Single Motor RWD); the Twin Motor AWD starts at $79,995 with up to 305 miles of EPA range.
- US-market EX90s are built in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The EX90 no longer qualifies for the federal EV tax credit (the program ended in 2025).
Short answer: it already came out. The Volvo EX90 has been on sale since September 2024, when the first customer cars were delivered in the US and Europe. If you’re asking today, the real question isn’t when — it’s whether to buy the upgraded 2026 model. Here’s the full timeline and where things stand now.
The Volvo EX90 release timeline
The EX90’s road to showrooms was longer than Volvo planned. Software troubles delayed production by the better part of a year — but the car eventually arrived, and the 2026 model fixes most of what held the launch version back.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Volvo unveils the EX90 in Stockholm — its new 7-seat electric flagship on the SPA2 platform, with lidar and a NVIDIA-powered core computer. |
| 2023 | Planned production start slips as Volvo wrestles with the car’s complex software stack. |
| May 2024 | Production begins at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville (Charleston), South Carolina. |
| Sept 2024 | First customer deliveries in the United States and Europe. The EX90 is officially on sale. |
| 2025 | Volvo pushes software fixes over the air; the EX90 wins World Luxury Car of the Year. |
| 2026 model year | Major upgrade: 800V architecture, 670-hp Performance trim, faster charging — and lower starting prices. Existing 2025 owners get the new core computer free. |
2026 Volvo EX90: price, range and specs
For 2026, Volvo added a cheaper Single Motor base model and gave every trim the new 800V hardware. Click any column header to sort.
| 2026 trim | Drivetrain | Power | Battery (usable) | EPA range | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor | RWD | 329 hp | 92 kWh | Up to 291 mi | $76,695 |
| Twin Motor | AWD | 449 hp | 106 kWh | Up to 305 mi | $79,995 |
| Twin Motor Performance | AWD | 670 hp | 106 kWh | Up to 305 mi | $84,995 |
Two numbers matter most here. 305 miles is the best EPA range in the lineup (Twin Motor, on 21-inch wheels), and 670 hp makes the Twin Motor Performance the most powerful production Volvo ever built.
Where you can buy an EX90 right now
The EX90 is on sale in the United States (built in South Carolina), Europe, China, and a growing list of other markets — including Malaysia, where a locally assembled 2026 version launched in September 2026. US cars are widely available at dealers; this is a stocked, orderable model, not a reservation list.
What’s new for the 2026 model year
The 2026 EX90 is a meaningful upgrade over the launch car:
- 800V electrical architecture — DC fast charging jumps from 250 kW to 350 kW, adding up to 155 miles of range in about 10 minutes at a compatible station.
- More power everywhere — Twin Motor rises to 449 hp; the new Performance trim hits 670 hp and 0–60 mph in about 4.0 seconds.
- New Single Motor base trim — 329 hp, rear-wheel drive, up to 291 miles of range, starting at $76,695.
- New NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin core computer — roughly 500 TOPS of processing for safety systems, with over-the-air updates. Volvo is fitting this to 2025 cars free of charge.
- Lower prices — despite the upgrades, the 2026 range starts several thousand dollars below the 2025 model’s pricing.
Should you buy an EX90 now?
If you were waiting for the EX90 to mature, the 2026 model is the one the launch car was supposed to be: faster charging, more power, sorted software, and a lower entry price. The launch-era software problems are the main reason to favor a 2026 over a used 2024/2025 — though Volvo’s free computer upgrade narrows that gap. Cross-shop it against the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 if budget matters (both start in the $50k range), or the Rivian R1S if you want more range for similar money.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Volvo EX90 come out?
The Volvo EX90 went on sale with first customer deliveries in September 2024 in the United States and Europe. Production takes place at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
How much does the 2026 Volvo EX90 cost?
The 2026 Volvo EX90 starts at $76,695 for the new Single Motor RWD base trim. The Twin Motor AWD starts at $79,995 and the 670-hp Twin Motor Performance at $84,995, with loaded Ultra trims reaching about $89,345.
What is the range of the Volvo EX90?
The 2026 EX90 Twin Motor is EPA-rated at up to 305 miles; the Single Motor manages up to 291 miles. DC fast charging peaks at 350 kW on the new 800V architecture, adding up to 155 miles in about 10 minutes.
What changed on the EX90 for 2026?
The 2026 model moves to an 800V electrical architecture (350 kW charging, up from 250 kW), gains power across the range — including a 670-hp Performance trim, the most powerful Volvo ever — adds a new Single Motor base model, gets a more powerful NVIDIA-based core computer, and costs less than the 2025 model. Volvo is upgrading 2025 cars’ core computers free of charge.
Does the Volvo EX90 qualify for the federal EV tax credit?
No. The federal clean-vehicle credit program ended in 2025, so the EX90 is not eligible. Check your state for any remaining local EV incentives.
Where is the Volvo EX90 built?
US-market EX90s are built at Volvo Cars’ plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The model is also produced in China for other markets.
