# Volvo EX90

> The Volvo EX90 is a full-size, seven-seat luxury electric SUV and Volvo's most technologically ambitious vehicle ever made. Serving as the electric successor to the iconic XC90, it combines Scandinavian design, 300 miles of EPA range, and an unprecedented sensor suite - including LIDAR, 8 cameras, 5 radars, and an AI-powered Driver Understanding System that can pull the car over and call emergency services if the driver is unresponsive. Starting at $76,695, it won the 2025 World Luxury Car of the Year and a 2024 TIME Best Invention award.

- **Created by:** Volvo Cars
- **Launched:** 2022
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** paid - 2025 US: Twin Motor Plus from $76,695; Twin Motor Ultra $81,045; Performance Plus $81,695; Performance Ultra $86,045. 6-seat adds ~$500. 2026 US base starting at $84,345. Excellence (4-seat ultra-luxury) priced above $100,000.
- **Key features:** Luminar Iris LIDAR, Driver Understanding System (DUS), 8-Camera 360 Surround Vision, NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin, Bowers & Wilkins 25-Speaker Audio

## Features

- **Luminar Iris LIDAR** — Roof-mounted LiDAR sensor detecting pedestrians at 250 meters and objects as small as a dark tire at 120 meters, day or night (2025 model).
- **Driver Understanding System (DUS)** — AI-powered camera system monitoring eye movement, head position, face direction, and body posture to detect drowsiness, distraction, or incapacitation - can autonomously stop the vehicle and alert emergency services.
- **8-Camera 360 Surround Vision** — Full perimeter camera array providing complete situational awareness and enabling automated parking and safety features.
- **NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin** — High-performance automotive AI compute platform (dual chips in 2026 model = 500 TOPS) powering safety and driver assistance features.
- **Bowers & Wilkins 25-Speaker Audio** — Optional premium audio system with Abbey Road Studios Mode, simulating the acoustic environment of the legendary London recording studio.
- **14.5-inch Google Android Automotive Infotainment** — Large vertical touchscreen running Android Automotive OS with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 5G connected.
- **Pilot Assist (ADAS)** — Combined adaptive cruise control and lane centering system for semi-autonomous highway driving.
- **EV Battery Passport** — World-first QR code-linked blockchain-verified record (via Circulor) of battery material sourcing, recycled content, and carbon footprint. Mandatory EU requirement by 2027 - Volvo implemented it years early.
- **Bi-directional Charging (V2H)** — Vehicle-to-Home capability allowing the EX90 to power household appliances during outages.
- **800V Architecture (2026)** — Upgraded electrical system enabling 250 km of range added in just 10 minutes of DC fast charging - matching or exceeding Porsche Taycan charging speeds.
- **Electrochromic Panoramic Roof (2026)** — Electronically adjustable roof glass opacity - darkens or clears on demand without sunshades.
- **Emergency Stop Assist (2026)** — If the Driver Understanding System cannot rouse an unresponsive driver, the car autonomously navigates to the road shoulder, activates hazards, unlocks doors, and places an emergency call.
- **Three-Row Seating** — Standard 7-seat configuration with optional 6-seat captain's chair layout; Excellence variant offers ultra-luxury 4-seat configuration with individual rear thrones and refrigerated center console.
- **5,000 lb Towing Capacity** — Full-size EV SUV capability for trailers, boats, or campers - matching or exceeding many traditional SUVs.

## Achievements

- 2025 World Luxury Car of the Year - World Car Awards (New York International Auto Show)
- 2024 TIME Best Invention - Automotive category (Driver Understanding System)
- AJAC Best Safety Innovation Award (March 2024)
- 5-star ANCAP / Euro NCAP 2025 safety rating
- World's first EV with a blockchain-verified battery passport (3 years ahead of EU requirement)
- First Volvo vehicle produced at the Ridgeville, South Carolina US plant
- Projected to reduce serious injury accidents by up to 20% per Volvo internal studies

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — China-made EX90 and ES90 unveiled at Volvo 100th anniversary event in Chengdu; ZAMC joint venture production confirmed
- **2025-09** — 2026 model year announced with 800V architecture, dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin chips (500 TOPS), electrochromic roof, Emergency Stop Assist, Park Pilot Assist, Connected Safety
- **2025-04** — EX90 wins 2025 World Luxury Car of the Year at World Car Awards during New York International Auto Show
- **2025-01** — US deliveries officially begin after production launch at Ridgeville, SC in May 2024
- **2024-03** — AJAC Best Safety Innovation Award presented to EX90 Driver Understanding System
- **2023-04** — EX90 Excellence ultra-luxury four-seat variant unveiled with individual rear thrones and refrigerated console

## Links

- Website: https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex90
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/volvo-car-corporation/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/volvocars
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/volvocars
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volvocars/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VolvoCarUSA/

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