Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched its latest flagship SUV, or at least one of them, the all-electric Volvo EX90. At the top of the Volvo local lineup, the a new fully electric SUV flagship to sit alongside the updated 2025 XC90 facelift, with which also shared stage space. The all-new EX90 is priced at RM442,888 for the sole Ultra Twin variant.
Built one the newer Sustainable Platform Architecture 2 (SPA2) underpinnings, the EX90 is larger than its its XC90 sibling, measuring 5,037 mm in length, 1,964 mm in width, and 1,747 mm in height, with a 2,985 mm wheelbase. Despite its increased dimensions, it sits 29 mm lower than the XC90, while the wheelbase remains nearly identical.
First unveiled to the world in 2022, the EX90 is Volvo’s flagship battery-electric vehicle, designed from the ground up as a fully electric SUV, sharing the spot at the top of the pecking order with the new XC90. The 7-seater BEV comes with two dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain options:
The EX90 Ultra Twin delivers 517 PS and 910 Nm of torque, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and a very Volvo-like 180km/h electronically limited top speed. The Malaysia-spec EX90 power from a 111kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, of which 107kWh is made system usable, with estimated driving range standing at 623km.
As suspected on the preview unit some weeks ago, where it featured Volvo’s "Twin Motor" badging, confirming its dual-motor configuration. However, it’s a shame we missed out on the more menacing "Twin Performance" script seen in other markets. In terms of exterior colours, buyers can choose from four options: Onyx Black, Sand Dune, Crystal White, and Vapour Grey.
One of the standout features of the EX90 is its bi-directional charging capability, allowing it to supply power to homes, electronic devices, or even other EVs with a maximum output of 11kW, essentially acting as an AC charger for however much juice it has in its own reserves. In the future, Volvo plans to introduce vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality, enabling owners to sell energy back to the power grid during peak hours.
In terms of design, the EX90 showcases signature Volvo elements such as Thor’s Hammer LED high-definition pixel headlights, animated LED taillights, and large 21-inch wheels, as seen on the preview model. Additional wheel options may be available depending on trim levels.
Inside, the EX90 adopts a minimalist Scandinavian design, with a central rotating knob on the console for key in-car functions. The dashboard is dominated by two screens: a 14.5-inch vertical touchscreen for infotainment and a 9.0-inch slim horizontal display serving as the digital instrument cluster. Additionally, a there’s also Head-Up Display (HUD) to make sure all the pertinent information is easily seen.
Buyers can also choose between a differently shaded interior, matching their preference for lighter or darker cabins. The first is the Charcoal interior with Nordico upholstery and Birch wood decor, and the second being a Cardamom interior also with Nordico upholstery and Birth wood decor.
Overall, it doesn’t diverge too much from what we’ve come to expect from Volvo in terms of design and material choice, both being of very high standard. As with the preview unit, the final spec also features a premium Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound system. Fitting for a flagship model, this high-end audio setup includes 25 speakers and marks Volvo’s first use of Dolby Atmos 3D audio technology.
As typical, the requisite panoramic glass roof further adds to the luxurious ambiance of the cabin, and luckily the first 50 customers are promised a full-length sunshade as well as an RM5,000 wallbox voucher.
Safety is naturally a top-most priority for Volvo, and the EX90 is expected to be its safest and most advanced model to date. The Malaysian-spec EX90 Twin Ultra is equipped with a roof-mounted Iris LiDAR sensor module from Luminar, a first for the brand, evidenced by that bump north of its front windscreen, along with 5 radar sensors, 8 cameras, 2 interior cameras, and 16 ultrasonic sensors.
This cutting-edge sensing array works together to enhance driver assistance and safety features, helping to make the EX90 a car that can boast of a continually improving safety suite as the car gathers more mileage and data on driver behaviour. Naturally, it is installed with the latest iteration of Volvo’s Pilot Assist system and Run-Off Road Mitigation technology.
With the launch of the XC90 and EX90 following the appearance of that preview unit back in March, Volvo marches on with its expanded all-electric lineup in Malaysia, which already includes the most recent EX30, XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, and EC40 (formerly known as the C40 Recharge Pure Electric).
Initially, the EX90 will be available as a fully imported (CBU) unit from Chengdu in China before a confirmed transitioning to local assembly (CKD) at a later stage.
