Volvo EX90 Review: Specs, Range & Price

Key Takeaways

The EX90 is Volvo’s electric flagship: a 7-seat, full-size luxury SUV and the battery-powered counterpart to the XC90.
US-market EX90s are built in South Carolina (Ridgeville plant); it’s also assembled in China and Malaysia.
2026 models are a meaningful upgrade: new 800-volt architecture, up to 350 kW DC fast charging, and up to 671 hp in Performance trim.
No federal tax credit: the federal EV credit program ended in 2025. The big decision is EX90 (electric) vs XC90 (gas/plug-in hybrid).

Short answer: the Volvo EX90 is the electric XC90 you’ve been waiting for — a seven-seat, full-size luxury SUV with up to 671 horsepower, around 300 miles of EPA range, and Volvo’s full suite of safety tech including lidar. American-market cars roll out of Volvo’s South Carolina plant, and the 2026 model year’s switch to 800-volt hardware fixed the first-year cars’ biggest weakness: charging speed.

Table of Contents

EX90 specs: 2026 vs earlier models

The 2026 model year brought a new electrical architecture. If you’re shopping used, know which one you’re getting:

	2024–2025	2026+
Architecture	400V	800V
Max DC fast charging	250 kW	350 kW
Twin Motor power	402 hp	449 hp
Performance power	496–510 hp	671 hp
Battery (net)	101–107 kWh	~106 kWh

Flagship numbers for the 2026 Twin Motor Performance Ultra: $89,345, 670 hp, 642 lb-ft of torque, 305 miles of EPA range, and 4,850 lbs of towing capacity. Every EX90 seats seven and comes standard with Volvo’s Google-based infotainment, Pilot Assist, and the roof-mounted lidar that enables its most advanced driver assistance.

Where is the Volvo EX90 made?

Three factories build the EX90: Chengdu, China; Shah Alam, Malaysia; and Ridgeville, South Carolina, USA. If you buy one in the United States, it was assembled at Volvo Cars’ Charleston plant — the country of final assembly is listed as the United States. That’s also why the EX90 avoided the tariff turmoil that hit the China-built EX30.

Volvo EX90 vs XC90

Same size class, same seven seats, completely different powertrains. Here’s how they compare:

	EX90	XC90
Powertrain	Fully electric (dual motor)	Gas mild-hybrid / T8 plug-in hybrid
Max power	671 hp (2026 Performance)	455 hp (T8 Recharge)
Seats	7	7
Length	198.3 in	195.0 in
Range / refuel	~305 mi EPA; 350 kW DC charging	500+ mi per tank; 5-min refills
Max towing	4,850 lbs	5,000 lbs
Built in	South Carolina, USA	Sweden
Price bracket	High $70ks–$89,345	Lower starting point

Which should you buy: EX90 or XC90?

Tap what matters most to you:

I want to go fully electric
I need maximum road-trip range
I tow regularly
I want the lower price

Get the EX90.

It’s Volvo’s flagship EV for a reason: silent running, instant torque, zero gas stations, and — on 2026 models — an 800-volt architecture with 350 kW fast charging. If you can charge at home, the ownership experience is simply better.

Get the XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid.

The EX90’s ~305-mile EPA range is respectable, but the XC90 Recharge goes 500+ miles on a tank with 5-minute refills anywhere. If your driving is mostly long highway hauls far from chargers, the plug-in hybrid still wins.

Nearly a tie — slight edge to the XC90.

The XC90 T8 is rated to tow 5,000 lbs versus the EX90’s 4,850 lbs. Both handle a boat or camper, but towing drains an EV battery fast, so the XC90 is the more relaxed tow vehicle on long hauls.

Get the XC90.

Both play in the $75,000–$90,000 bracket, but the XC90 range starts lower — and there’s no federal EV tax credit anymore to narrow the gap (the program ended in 2025). On a like-for-like basis, the gas/hybrid XC90 costs less to buy.

The verdict

The EX90 is the better Volvo for most buyers who can charge at home — quicker, quieter, cheaper to run, and (from 2026) genuinely fast-charging. The XC90 remains the rational pick for long-distance drivers, frequent towers, and anyone who can’t charge where they park. Either way, you’re getting Volvo’s flagship seven-seater; the choice is purely about the powertrain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Volvo EX90 made?

The EX90 is built in three places: Chengdu, China; Shah Alam, Malaysia; and Ridgeville, South Carolina, USA. Cars sold in the United States are assembled at Volvo’s Charleston plant in South Carolina.

Does the Volvo EX90 qualify for the federal EV tax credit?

No. The federal clean-vehicle tax credit program ended in 2025, so no new EV — the EX90 included — qualifies anymore. Some states still offer their own incentives, so check your state’s current programs.

Volvo EX90 vs XC90: which is bigger?

The EX90 is slightly larger: 198.3 inches long versus 195.0 for the XC90. Both seat seven and ride on a 117.5-inch wheelbase. The real difference isn’t size — it’s powertrain: the EX90 is fully electric, the XC90 is gas or plug-in hybrid.

How fast does the Volvo EX90 charge?

2026 and newer EX90s use an 800-volt architecture with up to 350 kW DC fast charging. Earlier 2024–2025 models use 400-volt hardware capped at 250 kW. On AC home charging, expect around 11 hours for a full charge.

What is the Volvo EX90’s range?

The 2026 EX90 Twin Motor Performance Ultra is EPA-rated at 305 miles. Range varies by trim and wheels; Volvo claims up to 390 miles on the European WLTP cycle. Real-world highway range will be lower, as with all EVs.

How many seats does the EX90 have?

Seven, across three rows — like the XC90. It’s a genuine three-row family SUV, not a 5+2.