The all-electric Volvo EX90 has finally landed in South Africa. Here’s how much you will be paying for the flagship premium SUV.
The all-electric Volvo EX90 will be hitting local dealerships in April and our market will be getting the top-spec Volvo EX90 Ultra Twin Performance derivative, which costs just under R2.7 million. Under that sleek body is Volvo’s SPA2 platform and the vehicle is assembled at Volvo’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina USA.
Positioned as a 7-seater all-electric premium SUV, the EX90 goes up against the likes of the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Powertrain, performance and range
The electric Volvo EX90 features a twin-motor setup with 380 kW and 910 Nm. A sprint time of 4.9 seconds to 100 kph is claimed and thanks to a 111 kWh battery back, a range of up to 604 km on the combined cycle is possible. The vehicle can accept high-speed charging too and when hooked up to a 250 kW charger, the battery can go from 10-80% in around 30 minutes.
Safety?
It’s a Volvo and naturally at this price point you will be expecting every conceivable piece of safety tech fitted. You’ll notice a bulge on the vehicle’s roof and that’s the LiDAR sensor which scans the road. There are also integrated radars and cameras backed up by both NVIDIA DRIVE tech and Volvo’s own software.
Volvo claims the EX90 has been designed to be the safest vehicle the brand has ever built. Standard assistance features include adaptive cruise control with steering support, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera, Lane Keeping Aid, Park Pilot Assist, Run-off Road Mitigation, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert, Collision Avoidance and Mitigation, Intersection Autobrake, and Road Sign Information. There are 10 airbags too.
Standard equipment
Volvo South Africa has confirmed our market will be getting just the Ultra Twin Performance derivative which covers all the bases in terms of premium, tech and safety features. The EX90 rides on 22-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, has a panoramic glass roof, electrically-operated tailgate, front seats with 4-way lumbar/heating and massage functionality, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, Bowers & Wilkins audio system, wireless inductive smartphone charger, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and USB ports to name but a few.
The biggest point of interest in the cabin is the vertically-orientated 14.5-inch infotainment screen which runs Google Android Automotive (not to be confused with Android Auto mirroring tech) and this system has integrated applications like Google Maps, Google Assistant as well as access to the Play Store.
How much does the new electric Volvo EX90 cost in South Africa?
| Volvo EX90 Ultra Twin Performance | R2 650 000 |
Customers can opt for one of 8 colours and one of two interior trim options. The above price includes a 3-year/60 000 km maintenance plan, a 5-year/100 000 km warranty, 8-year battery warranty, and 5-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance. Volvo SA will also provide new EX90 owners with two years of free public charging, a GridCars wallbox with installation, and 10 GB of Vodacom data per month for three years.
