Volvo India will launch its flagship electric EX90 SUV on October 12, 2026. It will launch alongside the ES90 flagship sedan, and both are underpinned by Volvo’s EV-dedicated SPA2 architecture. In Volvo India’s portfolio, it will sit above the brands other electric SUVs like the EX30 and EC40. The EX90 will be positioned as an all-electric alternative to the already existing ICE-powered XC90. Ahead of its launch, here’s everything you need to know about the Volvo EX90.
What is the expected price and rivals of the Volvo EX90?
The Volvo EX90 is expected to be priced in the ballpark of Rs 1.4 crore to Rs 1.5 crore, ex-showroom. The Volvo EX90 will lock horns with the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the Kia EV9.
What powertrains will the Volvo EX90 get?
The EX90 will come in one fully-loaded variant to India. It will be powered by a 106kWh battery pack paired with a dual-motor setup enabling AWD. The combined power output is 456hp and 670Nm with a claimed 0-100kph time of 5.5 seconds. Volvo claims a WLTP-certified range of 625km and, during our time with it, it delivered a respectable 530km range. As for charging, it supports 11kW AC charging speeds, taking 11 hours to top up from 0-100 percent. On DC charging, it supports up to 350kW thanks to its 800V system.
What will the Volvo EX90 look like?
In typical Volvo fashion, the EX90 gets an understated exterior appearance, and it looks quite different from its ICE-powered XC90. At the front, there are LED DRLs with ‘Thor’s Hammer’ signatures that split open to reveal the main headlamp units. The grille gets a blanked-off finish with the Volvo badge in the centre, DRL strips on the sides of the bumper, and a trapezoidal air intake lower down.
In profile, it gets a smooth finish for the doors, flush door handles, a rising window line, gloss black cladding for the sills, and 21-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The rear gets a split design for the LED tail-lamps with C-shaped LEDs below and vertically stacked LED strips on the D-pillar. Like the front, there’s minimal cladding at the back with a gloss black finish lower down the bumper. Boot space is 324 litres with the third row up and 690 litres when folded
What will the Volvo EX90 interior look like?
Inside, the Volvo EX90 gets a minimalistic cabin with a two-tone grey and white theme. There aren’t many physical buttons here, but a large vertically oriented infotainment screen is placed at the centre of the dashboard.
Across the interior, there’s open-pore wood and brushed aluminium trims, while the seats are wrapped in Nappa leather upholstery. Below the infotainment screen is a centre console comprising a wireless phone charger and a rotary knob for media controls. The Volvo EX90 is a 6-seat SUV in a 2+2+2 configuration with captain chairs for the middle row.
What features will the Volvo EX90 get?
The Volvo EX90’s equipment list includes a 14.5-inch infotainment screen powered by Google, 9-inch digital driver’s display. Wireless phone charger, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, powered, ventilated, and massaging front seats, an electrochromic panoramic glass roof, and 4-zone climate control. Safety features include 9 airbags, an ADAS suite, a 360-degree camera, and automatic parking.
