2024 Volvo EX90 Hands on Preview
There’s big news from Volvo, both figuratively and literally.
Soon to be released is Volvo’s latest all-electric offering, the EX90. As the largest EV to be sold by the brand, the EX90 is a seven-passenger SUV. Think of it as an all-electric XC90 to get an idea of its size and target market.
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The new EX90 continues Volvo’s electric-vehicle onslaught, with the goal of selling nothing but EVs by 2030. We had a chance to spend some time with a prototype EX90 last week and discovered five cool features of the upcoming EV SUV.
Trick Lighting
The EX90 has a new, modern look, while remaining familiar and recognizable as a Volvo. The exterior has a fresh take on the usual styling cues in the headlights and the taillights.
The rear taillights continue the Volvo design cue by curving inward near the top, following the body line. Each taillight is split in the middle and contains multiple LED bands. This allows it to do a bit of a light show as seen in our video above.
The headlights are equally tricky. They’re hidden within the headlamp bezel, behind the Thor’s Hammer signature daytime running light design. When the headlights are turned on, the daytime running light splits in the middle and opens up revealing the headlights.
A Choice of Seats
Volvo is quick to point out that the EX90 is a true seven-seater. I’ve tested all seven seats and I can report that this is true. The second row is quite spacious in both terms of headroom and legroom. The third row is a bit tighter and will probably be best used by children and smaller adults.
SEE ALSO: The Volvo EX90 Is The Start Of Volvo’s Completely Electric FutureStandard on the EX90 is a wool blend seating material as equipped in the prototype I got to sit in. Also available will be Volvo’s Nordico seating material that is s synthetic leather-like material.
Sensors and Radars
In an effort to keep everyone on board safe, the EX90’s safety tech is sort of open-ended, in the sense that it can be enhanced at any time by learning new data or receiving over-the-air updates. To assist with driving and safety the vehicle is stuffed full of sensors; like, a lot of sensors.
There is one long-range lidar, 5 radars, 8 cameras, and 16 ultrasonic sensors. Volvo believes lidar will eventually become as commonplace for vehicle safety as the seatbelt.
Charge or be Charged
The 2024 Volvo EX90 is powered by a 111-kWh battery pack and the brand claims the EX90 should be good for about 300 miles of range on a single charge. As is often the case, recharging the vehicle from 10 to 80 percent battery life takes about 30 minutes on a fast charger.
SEE ALSO: Google HD Maps Aims To Give Volvo EX90 Safer And Smoother Semi-Autonomous DrivingAs a first for Volvo, the EX90 is also capable of bi-directional charging. That means it has the capability to power external items, including a house.
Will It Fit?
One of the most fun features on the EX90 must be the label on the rear hatch. Volvo knows customers will use the SUV for an assortment of duties, including hauling large items.
To help customers out, there is a diagram stamped to the inner liner of the rear hatch that displays both the vehicle’s dimensions as well as a few examples of items that should fit. This should make customer’s trips to Ikea less stressful.
The first deliveries of the 2024 Volvo EX90 should arrive in customer’s hands in the first half of 2024. Pricing for well-equipped Volvo EX90s should start at under $80,000 USD, with Canadian pricing to be announced at a later date.
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A 20+ year industry veteran, Mike rejoins the AutoGuide team as the Managing Editor. He started his career at a young age working at dealerships, car rentals, and used car advertisers. He then found his true passion, automotive writing. After contributing to multiple websites for several years, he spent the next six years working at the head office of an automotive OEM, before returning back to the field he loves. He is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). He's the recipient of a feature writing of the year award and multiple video of the year awards.
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