Volvo EX90 2024 review
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Overview
The EX90 is Volvo's electric flagship: a seven-seat luxury SUV built from scratch as an EV, and the car the Swedish brand sees as its future. Where the XC90 it sits alongside still burns fuel, the EX90 does everything on electrons — wrapped in the calm, minimalist design language that has made modern Volvos so desirable.
The hardware is serious. A 111kWh battery (107kWh usable) feeds twin motors for 408bhp, a 5.9-second 0-62mph time and up to 374 miles of WLTP range. The Twin Motor Performance ups that to 517bhp and 4.9 seconds. Charging peaks at 250kW for a 10–80% stop of around 30 minutes, and a 2,200kg braked towing limit keeps it practical for caravanners.
Volvo's safety obsession reaches new heights here: a roof-mounted lidar scanner, standard on every car, feeds an ever-watchful suite of driver aids, while the Google-based infotainment and Bowers & Wilkins audio keep the serene cabin feeling cutting edge. Prices start from £80,160, rising past £97,000 for loaded Ultra models.
Early cars were hampered by unfinished software — features promised at launch arrived months late via updates — so buyers should confirm the latest software is installed. With that caveat, the EX90 is a supremely comfortable, quiet and safe way to move seven people on electricity.
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UK price from: £80,160
Specifications
| Battery | 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) |
| Power | 408bhp (Twin Motor); 517bhp (Performance) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 seconds (Twin Motor); 4.9 seconds (Performance) |
| Top speed | 112 mph |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 374 miles |
| Charging (DC max) | 250 kW; 10-80% in about 30 minutes |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Boot space | 655 litres (5 seats) / 310 litres (7 seats) |
| Seats | 7 |
| Length | 5,037 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,743 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2,200 kg (braked) |
Features
- 111kWh battery (107kWh usable); 250kW DC rapid charging
- Roof-mounted lidar standard on every model
- Up to 374 miles of WLTP range (Twin Motor)
- 408bhp Twin Motor; 517bhp Twin Motor Performance
- Seven seats as standard with sliding second row
- Google-based infotainment with over-the-air updates
- Bowers & Wilkins premium audio (Ultra trim)
- 2,200kg braked towing capacity
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin pollen filter | £28.99 | Activated carbon; replace every 2 years |
| Front wiper blade set | £36.99 | Flat aero blades; genuine fit avoids chatter |
| Front brake pads (set) | £109.99 | Low-dust pads; regen does most of the work |
| Front brake discs (pair) | £159.99 | Vented; have the lidar camera recalibrated after suspension work |
| 12V auxiliary battery | £169.99 | AGM type; critical for wake-up electronics |
| 21in alloy wheel | £429.99 | Ultra trim wheel; check load rating for this 2.7-tonne SUV |
Pros
- Serenely quiet and supremely comfortable
- Lidar and safety tech lead the class
- Proper seven-seat space with a huge boot
- Strong 250kW charging and long range
Cons
- Early cars shipped with unfinished software
- Very expensive — options push past £97k
- 2.7-tonne kerb weight dulls agility
- Touchscreen controls too many functions
