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2024 Volvo EX90 SUV Is an Emphatic Entry into the Electric Era

UPDATE 5/11/23: Production of the Volvo EX90 is being delayed, according to a report from Automotive News. U.S. deliveries will now begin in the third quarter of 2024, with the hold up coming as the result of software development obstacles as Volvo readies the new electric platform.

Volvo boasts that its current lineup is fully electrified, meaning that every car's powertrain—including the gas-engine ones—has at least some battery-electric component. The brand's stated goal, however, is to go much further and sell only battery-electric EVs—and no gas-powered cars—starting in 2030. So far, Volvo has two electrics, the XC40 Recharge and the related C40 Recharge, both adaptations of an existing architecture. With the all-new EX90, which is designed from the ground up for electric propulsion exclusively, we get our first look at Volvo's EV future.

A New EV Architecture

The car will launch with a dual-motor powertrain driving all four wheels. The two permanent-magnet motors produce a combined 402 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque in the standard version. The Twin Motor Performance model will have 496 horsepower and 671 pound-feet. Volvo estimates that the standard twin-motor EX90 will accelerate to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, with the Performance version knocking a second off that time. The chassis features air springs, and the brakes measure 15.7/15.4 inches front/rear. The turning circle, at 38.7 feet, is about a foot tighter than that of today's XC90.

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The EX90 uses a 400-volt architecture, and the battery will have a usable capacity of 107.0 kWh, with a targeted range of up to 300 miles. Using a 250.0-kWh connection, the EX90 will be able to charge from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes. The car will also come with Plug and Charge for automated payment at charging stations.