Volvo launched the new and improved 2026 Volvo EX90 on Monday. The upgraded EX90 is smarter, delivers faster charging times, and Volvo is rolling out the improvements to current owners, for free.
Meet the upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90
First unveiled in 2022, the EX90 was one of the most highly anticipated electric vehicles. Although it was initially scheduled to launch in early 2024, Volvo delayed it several times, saying that it needed more time to work through software issues.
Volvo finally began production of the EX90 at its Charleston, South Carolina, plant in mid-2024, followed by the first customer deliveries later that year.
After rolling out in the US and Europe, Volvo said the three-row electric SUV would be missing key features at first, including Apple CarPlay. Shortly after, complaints began to appear in online forums regarding glitchy software and other issues.
Despite the issues, the electric family hauler remains a stunning SUV (see our review of it), and Volvo is promising to get it right this time around.
Volvo opened orders for the upgraded 2026 EX90 on Monday, which fixes the biggest issues that haunted the outgoing model.
The 2026 Volvo EX90 is now based on the company’s advanced new 800V platform, up from the 400V system in the 2025 model year. In addition to improvements to its in-house battery management software, Volvo said the upgrades deliver significantly faster charging speeds, with the ability to add up to 250 km (155 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.
Other new features include a host of safety alerts for road conditions, hazards, and more. Volvo also improved the automatic emergency steering function and Park Pilot assist.
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The upgraded EX90 is smarter, delivers faster charging times, and Volvo is rolling out the improvements to current owners, for free.
Somehow I doubt existing owners are getting a faster charging 800V battery upgrade for free.
Like the new ES90, the 2026 Volvo EX90 now comes with a high-tech electrochromic panoramic roof that allows you to adjust the transparency.
With an upgrade to its core computer, a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based system, the new 2026 Volvo EX90 now has 500 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) of computing power. To put that into perspective, Apple claims the iPhone 16 is capable of 35 TOPS.
The upgrade is not just for new buyers, either. Volvo is offering owners of the 2025 EX90 a one-time upgrade, free of charge. Current owners can receive the upgrades through a scheduled service visit.
With the 2026 model year coming and the $7,500 federal EV tax credit set to expire on Sept 30, Volvo is currently offering a few deals that might be worth checking out. The 2025 EX90 is listed for lease at $869 per month, while the smaller EX30 is available for just $399 per month. Looking to test one out for yourself? You can use our links below to find Volvo EX90 and EX30 models near you.
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