2025 Volvo EX90 Performance First Test: A Few Buttons Short of Perfection
The 2025 Volvo EX90 Ultra Twin Motor Performance is a 510-hp three-row electric SUV that embodies nearly everything desired in a Volvo flagship. It offers a practical, luxurious, quiet, and comfortable driving experience with timeless design and effortless performance.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Drives exactly how a Volvo should
- Seats are extremely comfortable
- Practical three-row seating with ample cargo space
Cons:
- Rivals offer more range and faster charging
- Safety settings revert to maximum before every drive
- Minimalist user experience isn’t for everyone
The Flagship Volvo Driving Experience
The EX90’s tech may push some shoppers out of their comfort zones, but that’s the only way it can make anyone uncomfortable. The Ultra trim’s air springs and adaptive dampers provide a smooth ride, turning hard impacts into soft, distant thumps. The cabin is a blissful sanctuary free from wind noise, road noise, and engine thrum.
The front seats cradle occupants like a bean-bag chair and offer a Swedish massage. The EX90’s dynamics are smooth and quick, The 671 lb-ft of torque from the motors is delivered like fondue – smooth, creamy, and indulgent.
Performance Figures
- 0-60 MPH: 4.2 seconds
- Quarter Mile: 13.0 seconds at 105.5 mph
- Braking, 60-0 MPH: 110 feet
Range and Charging
The EX90 Performance with 22-inch wheels is rated for 300 miles. In the MotorTrend Road-Trip Range test, it scored 247 miles, which is mediocre compared to rivals like the Mercedes-Benz EQS580 and BMW iX.
The EX90’s DC fast-charging performance was underwhelming, topping out at 193 kW and adding 94 miles of range in 15 minutes. The Mercedes gained 126 miles and the BMW 122 miles in the same time.
Luxury and Practicality
The EX90 spoils occupants without being flashy, featuring a $3,200 25-speaker Dolby Atmos-enabled Bowers & Wilkins audio system and therapeutic seats. The three-row SUV comes in six- and seven-seat configurations with generous cargo space behind the third row.
Software and Technology
The EX90 features a new infotainment system built on Android Automotive OS, which is a significant improvement over Volvo’s previous systems. However, some features, like the adaptive cruise control and driver distraction alert, can be annoying at times.
Conclusion
Evaluate it as a car rather than a computer, and the 2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance is brilliant. It delivers the desired luxury, comfort, and dynamics. While some buyers may be put off by the techy minimalism, it’s a shame to ignore this car over a few buttons you’d soon learn to live without.
