Volvo EX90: It’s electric but it ain’t a Volvo.

MotoMan drives the first ever three row EV from @VolvoCars which may look a lot like a futuristic Volvo XC90 with over 500 HP but from behind the wheel, he learns the all new Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance is very different from any Volvo that came before it in unexpected ways


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[benjaminsmith]

Volvos aren't boxy. This isn't the 1980s. The S90 is in no way boxy and neither is the S60. The XC90 has a wagonish shape but it is still less boxy than say a Telluride. The EX90 looks like an electric Volvo inside and out. It drives a bit sportier. It's more expensive. That's the way things are as time progresses. Too soft, there is a firmer setting. The XC90 sometimes had harsh inputs. Volvo needed to make it plusher. So, I don't know. Interesting review.

[arda_]

Yes, I need a firm and sporty ride on my 7 seater 3 tonne SUV. Please volvo why dont you listen to automotive journalists!!!

[ScoobyFermentation]

I own a 2022 XC90 Recharge and you nailed this review. The panoramic roof without a sliding shade might even be a deal killer for me. My only disagreement with your opinion is the ride needing to be firmer. Volvo has proven over the last 10 years that they struggle with developing a firm but well damped suspension. My XC90 rides like a wagon in the city. I would gladly trade on-road dynamics for an old man plush suspension for the stop and go driving that 90% of us do on a daily basis. Also, my wife is Greek, so now I get your personality much better and I forgive you;)

[NeedSpeedRC]

Volvo isn’t considered a premium brand? Referring Volvo “better than Kia” seems harsh.

[DrDajom]

It does have USB-C ports in the third row.

[IceDree]

The rest of the world does not experience the typical Scandinavian weather, a glass roof without sunshades is not a pleasant experience during summer time in many parts of the world. It's certainly an odd decision to drop the shades.

[Leffe]

I just wish they made an affordable electric Estate like the v60 or even smaller but everyone wants SUVs these days...

[Grey.Wyman]

4-yr Tesla Y owner here. Drove an EX90 ultra today. Thought it was fantastic. Owned an 18 XC90 T6 prior. Hated the tech UI/UX. Couldn’t believe how smooth the EX drove. Obv fine with the mirrors/wheel adjustments in the screen. Just like in Tesla - once you set the seat, mirrors and wheel position, you save it to your profile and not touch it again. Lease rates on EX are absurd - unsure how many of these they’ll sell at $80-95k.

[CreRay]

Volvo has evolved, but not everybody has evolved like Volvo

[neelkrishna]

Looks great but idk who would buy this at that price

[dennwilliams]

The plug in hybrid xc 90 works just fine for me. $95k for a electric Volvo is Range Rover prices 😔

[MrChadder]

The car sat waiting for production for years and it’s a shame they didn’t fix the little things pointed out here that are glaringly obvious.

[daveykay]

Welcome to the new world. I love it! Ultramodern!

[derrickpierce]

This looks nice. As an owner of an XC60, I can see that Volvo does not want electric adoption in the USA for some reason that I do not understand. The 2025.5 XC 90 looks great, but it will have less power than the EX90. Maybe if Volvo had just electrified the XC platform and stopped there, it all would have made a lot more sense, and they would have sold more cars in the USA.

[harmenboender]

You got the nicest colour of the reviewers! ;)

[JaviM]

Not bad but that front needs some remodeling in my opinion. Interior is what we are getting used to these days... front screen + central screen + some gimmicky knobs + nothing else. Seems like an ok car but modern cars end up looking the same and i hate that.

[cbotten]

That's a very juicy blackberry there at $93K! The long delay in releasing this would concern me. Those multi levels of sub-menus could well be a deal breaker. I appreciate your going into the third row intrepid reviewer!

[scottstephenson]

Owned two loaded XC-40s in a row here, one still in the driveway. Wife loves her XC-40. But Volvo seems to be going in the wrong direction. It feels a bit like watching a butterfly transform into a caterpillar. They might surprise me with the next XC-40, but right now I don't believe there will ever be another Geely/Volvo in our garage.

[mak]

Given the user interface and the ride, my guess is they were aiming directly at the chinese market

[sanjinred]

This is not a chinese car, its designed by swedish and british engineers made in the US. it is a Volvo 100 percent