The 2026 Volvo EX90 is the Swedish brand’s large, fully electric seven-seat SUV, positioned above the EX30 and alongside the new ES90 liftback. It matters more now that Volvo is reshaping the local range: a less expensive rear-wheel-drive Plus Single Motor is due in Australian showrooms during September or October, lowering the entry point for this three-row electric family car.
Rather than treating the EX90 as a luxury five-seater with occasional rear seats, Volvo has given it a genuine seven-seat layout, a large battery-electric platform and the calm, minimalist cabin expected of the brand. The key is knowing which figures apply to the incoming Australian Plus Single Motor and which belong to the existing twin-motor versions.
A lower-priced EX90 arrives for Australia
The important MY27 change is the arrival of the EX90 Plus Single Motor from $106,990 before on-road costs. It replaces the previous Plus Twin Motor AWD as the entry point, reducing the starting price by $18,000 while retaining the EX90’s seven-seat body and core luxury equipment. The flagship Ultra Twin Motor Performance remains at $134,990 before on-road costs.
| Australian EX90 variant | Drive | Price before on-roads | Range context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus Single Motor | Rear-wheel drive | $106,990 | 479km WLTP claimed |
| Ultra Twin Motor Performance | All-wheel drive | $134,990 | Local MY27 figure to be confirmed |
The Plus Single Motor uses a 92kWh battery and a 245kW, 480Nm rear electric motor. Volvo quotes a 6.8-second 0–100km/h time and 479km WLTP range for this grade. It is a different proposition from the outgoing 106kWh, twin-motor Plus, but gives large-family buyers a less expensive way into Volvo’s dedicated electric flagship.
For an alternative electric luxury SUV with six seats rather than seven, see evee’s Cadillac Vistiq guide. Volvo’s EX90 leans into Scandinavian restraint and a conventional SUV silhouette, whereas the Vistiq arrives in a single, heavily equipped Platinum grade.
Battery, range and charging
Range and charging need careful reading on the EX90 because different batteries and drivetrains sit within the global range. The locally detailed Plus Single Motor pairs its 92kWh battery with 479km WLTP claimed range. It supports up to 11kW AC charging. Volvo has not yet published a maximum DC rate for this Australian entry grade, so buyers should not assume that a figure quoted for an older twin-motor vehicle applies unchanged.
| Key Plus Single Motor detail | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Battery | 92kWh |
| Power | 245kW |
| Torque | 480Nm |
| Claimed range | 479km WLTP |
| AC charging | Up to 11kW |
| 0–100km/h | 6.8 seconds claimed |
Volvo’s wider Australian EX90 material describes a 10–80 per cent DC charge in around 24 minutes at a 300kW charger for its quoted 521km configuration, but it also notes that published website imagery and figures can include overseas versions. Treat that as useful model-range context, rather than as a promised result for the new local single-motor grade. For broader public-network planning, evee’s Australian EV charging network guide explains the infrastructure that supports longer trips.
The EX90’s technology story centres on its 14.5-inch portrait touchscreen with Google built-in, a digital driver display and wireless Apple CarPlay. Even in a large SUV, the cabin avoids a cluttered dashboard; physical controls are pared back and most vehicle functions sit within the central display.
A real seven-seat cabin, not just a large five-seater
The EX90 is just over five metres long, and its 2,985mm wheelbase helps distinguish it from smaller electric SUVs such as the Volvo EX30. Its second row uses three individual seats, while the two-place third row is best suited to children or shorter trips with adults. This is a practical family layout rather than a showpiece third row: there are rear air vents, USB-C connections and an easy path through the second row.
The Australian vehicle reviewed in Ultra Performance form had 324L of luggage space with all seven seats in use, rising to 697L when the third row was folded. A 46L front boot gives charging cables and smaller soft bags somewhere to go. These figures are configuration-dependent, but they show why the EX90 should be assessed as a serious family SUV rather than only a prestige vehicle.
The power tailgate, four-zone climate control, heated front and second-row seats, panoramic fixed-glass roof and 14-speaker Bose audio are part of the published Plus equipment context. Higher-grade features, including adaptive air suspension, ventilated and massaging front seats and a more powerful sound system, are reserved for the Ultra.
How the EX90 fits the Australian electric-SUV market
The new Plus Single Motor price places the EX90 more directly against large electric SUVs such as the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9, while the Ultra Performance continues to cater for buyers who want stronger all-wheel-drive performance and more luxury equipment. The EX90’s point of difference is its blend of seven-seat practicality, calm design, strong safety focus and a model range that now starts below $110,000 before on-road costs.
Drivers who prefer a lower, more conventional EV can compare the same brand’s Volvo ES90, while those weighing ownership methods can read evee’s novated lease versus buying outright guide. Exact local EX90 pricing, equipment and delivery timing should always be checked with a Volvo retailer before committing to an order.
To compare currently available battery-electric vehicles by size, range, price and practical requirements, start with evee’s EV search.
