Answering Your Questions About the New Volvo EX90

Daily Car

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14/11/2025

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So, what's the story with the new Volvo EX90?

It is Volvo's large, fully electric SUV. The company built it to lead its shift to electric power. The cabin seats seven people at most. The shape looks fresh and modern.

What are the first impressions?

The outside looks sharp and restrained. Uncluttered lines give it a high end look without flash. The cabin keeps the same theme - few parts, good materials plus a layout that feels planned.

Does the minimalist design work well in practice?

Results vary. The clean look pleases the eye - yet it brings daily hassles. Volvo moved most buttons and knobs into the large centre screen. That shift slows simple jobs.

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What's frustrating about the controls?

Basic jobs now take extra steps. You tap through menus to move the seat instead of pressing a switch on the seat itself. You look away from the road to change cabin temperature and the driver monitor warns you for the lapse. The driver gets two window switches for all four panes - you press a toggle first to pick the pane you want. Four separate switches felt simpler.

What about its advanced safety features?

A roof mounted Lidar unit sits ready for future active safety tools. On the test unit those tools stayed dormant. The SUV used only common adaptive cruise but also lane-keep assist.

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How does it perform as an electric vehicle?

The EPA label lists 300 miles of range. At an even 70 mph on the highway, the test SUV covered 247 miles on a full pack. A high output charger adds roughly 94 miles in 15 minutes. That rate is acceptable - yet rivals charge faster.

What's the bottom line?

The EX90 is a striking SUV with clear promise. In its present state, it feels incomplete. The awkward controls and dormant tech keep it from the polished finish buyers expect at its price.

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