Volvo India has launched the EX90 electric SUV at Rs 1.26 crore as the Swedish carmaker's new range-topper. The EX90 is Rs 27.2 lakh more expensive than its combustion-powered equivalent, the XC90. However, that’s on account of the EX90 being much more modern and tech-loaded than the XC90, the current generation of which has been around for more than a decade.
As part of an introductory offer for bookings placed before 31 December, 2026, Volvo will bundle an 11kW home charger, a 3-year service package, and assured buyback scheme (65 percent / 3 years) for every EX90 buyer.
Volvo EX90 battery and range
The EX90 is available with a sole 106kWh battery pack powering a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup. Combined output is 456hp and 670Nm, which is good for a claimed 0-100kph time of 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 180kph. The WLTP-rated range is 625km, and in our EX90 review, the SUV returned an efficiency of roughly 5.5km/kWh, which translates to a real-world range of around 580km.
As for charging, an 11kW AC wallbox takes approximately 11 hours for a full charge. Thanks to its 800-volt SPA2 architecture, the EX90 can also charge at up to 350kW from a DC source, at which speed a 10 to 80 percent top-up takes just 22 minutes.
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Volvo EX90 exterior design
On the outside, the EX90 carries forward Volvo's hallmark minimalistic styling, but with some new-age touches. The front end gets T-shaped LED headlamps with pixel-like DRL signatures, below which sit slim, vertically oriented fog lamps. There's no grille on the fascia, only the Volvo emblem in the centre and a trapezoidal air dam lower down.
The side profile is clean and upright, with a 2,985mm wheelbase, 21-inch alloy wheels as standard, and a 210mm ground clearance. Air suspension is standard fit on the EX90 too, allowing you to raise the ground clearance to a maximum of 250mm.
At the back, the EX90 features C-shaped LED tail-lamps connected by a black strip, along with LED arrays flanking the rear windscreen. A Volvo wordmark sits proud in the centre of the bootlid, and the bumper has a neat and discreet design. Colour options for the EX90 comprise Crystal White, Denim Blue, Mulberry Red, Onyx Black, Sand Dune, and Vapour Grey.
Volvo EX90 interior and features
Volvo's minimalist design philosophy extends to the EX90’s cabin, with a clean dashboard layout that incorporates rich two-tone Nappa leather upholstery, a three-spoke steering wheel, brushed aluminium trim pieces, a huge 14.5-inch vertically oriented infotainment touchscreen, and a slimmer 9-inch driver's display. Physical controls are a rare sight in the cabin, as most of the in-car functions have been folded into the central touchscreen.
As noted previously, the India-spec EX90 is offered solely as a 6-seater with second-row captain's chairs that slide and recline. There's good space and comfort for second-row occupants, but these captain's chairs don't get the electrical adjustment, ventilation, heating, and massage functions that the front seats do. There are no sunshades for the rear windows, either, but you do get a large panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency.
Coming to the third row, access is easy by way of the space between the captain's chairs (they don't fold down, though). Once you're there, however, the space on offer is best-suited to kids, or adults on short drives. Boot space is rated at 324 litres with the third row up, and if you fold that down, the capacity increases to 690 litres. You get a 46-litre frunk as well.
In addition to the features mentioned above, the EX90 comes packed with four-zone climate control, a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, configurable ambient lighting, 9 airbags, an ADAS suite, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, auto park assist, a digital key, a wireless charging pad, a cabin air purifier, and more.
The Volvo EX90 rivals electric luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 and Kia EV9, which are priced at Rs 1.49 crore and Rs 1.30 crore, respectively. With its Rs 1.26 crore price tag, the EX90 undercuts both of its chief rivals.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
Dipan Sur
