2026 Volvo EX90 Plus: Westport Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 EX90 Plus
The 2026 Volvo EX90 Plus starts at $76,695 MSRP before the $1,395 destination charge, with a new-for-2026 Single Motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain standard (329 horsepower, up to 293 miles of EPA-estimated range) and Twin Motor all-wheel drive available as an upgrade (up to 442 horsepower, up to 305 miles). Standard equipment includes Bose Premium sound, a head-up display, the full camera-radar-ultrasonic sensor suite, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Google built-in, with the cabin configurable for six or seven seats. It's the entry point into Volvo's electric flagship, not a stripped one.
The entry trim, not the entry-level experience
Volvo doesn't usually strip much out of its base trims, and the EX90 Plus is no exception. Bose Premium sound, a head-up display, and the same camera-radar-ultrasonic sensor array that runs across the whole lineup are standard from the first configuration, not options added later. Wireless Apple CarPlay is standard too, which is worth flagging because it's the opposite of Volvo's gas SUVs: the XC40, XC60, and XC90 all use a wired connection, while the EX90 goes wireless. Google built-in handles the rest of the infotainment, with Google Maps, Assistant, and Play built into the center display and a four-year digital services package included in the price.
The Plus is also where the powertrain decision actually happens. It's the only trim offered with the new Single Motor layout, a rear-wheel-drive setup making 329 horsepower that exists specifically to lower the entry price for 2026; step up within the same trim to Twin Motor and you add a front motor, all-wheel drive, and more of both power and range. Neither choice changes the equipment list, so the decision comes down to budget and how much you value all-wheel drive for a Connecticut winter.
Room for the family, six seats or seven
Every EX90, Plus included, configures for either six or seven seats, and Volvo keeps the exterior's SUV proportions identical either way. Fold the seatbacks and the cargo hold opens to a maximum of 85.3 cubic feet, with an additional 2.5-cubic-foot storage compartment under the floor for the cables and odds and ends that used to live in a glovebox. The third row raises and folds with power controls from the center display or the tailgate itself, and the tailgate opens hands-free with a kick under the bumper when both arms are full of groceries or hockey bags.
Charging a Plus in Fairfield County
Every 2026 EX90, including the Plus, runs on the new 800-volt electrical architecture, which is what makes a 10-80% DC fast charge possible in as fast as 22 minutes at a compatible station. A standard NACS adapter adds access to more than 29,000 additional fast chargers, Tesla's Supercharger network included, on top of the existing CCS network. Most owners still do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 wallbox, saving the fast-charging stops for road trips down 95 or up toward the Berkshires.
What buyers say about the EV buying process here
Volvo Cars Westport holds a 4.7-star average across more than 2,000 Google reviews, and its electric-vehicle shoppers describe a sales process built around explanation, not pressure. One buyer who came in on a whim to test drive a fully electric Volvo SUV wrote: "Isaias was honest and straightforward throughout the process and helped us achieve the payment goal we had in mind." Another described the trim-by-trim walkthrough that a Plus-versus-Ultra decision deserves: "spent hours with us discussing each trim... and took us for test drives to experience" the different powertrains side by side, exactly the kind of comparison an EX90 shopper weighing Single Motor against Twin Motor should ask for.
Frequently asked questions
What powertrain comes standard on the EX90 Plus?
The new-for-2026 Single Motor: a single rear motor making 329 horsepower with an EPA-estimated range of up to 293 miles. Twin Motor all-wheel drive, up to 442 horsepower and up to 305 miles of range, is available on the Plus as an upgrade.
Does the EX90 Plus have Apple CarPlay?
Yes, and it's wireless, standard across the EX90 lineup including the Plus. Google built-in runs alongside it for Google Maps, Assistant, and Play from the center display.
How many seats does the EX90 Plus have?
Buyers choose six or seven seats at configuration; the exterior and cargo capacity stay the same either way, with a maximum of 85.3 cubic feet behind the folded seatbacks.
Is the Plus worth it over the base Twin Motor Ultra?
It depends on what you're optimizing for. The Plus carries the same core safety and infotainment hardware as the Ultra; what the Ultra adds is comfort equipment (panoramic roof, ventilated seats, massage) and the only path to Twin Motor Performance. A buyer who wants the electric flagship experience without those comfort extras gets essentially the same driving and safety technology for less in a Plus.
Can I order a Single Motor Plus with all-wheel drive?
No. Single Motor is rear-wheel drive by design; all-wheel drive requires stepping up to Twin Motor within the Plus trim.
See it, sit in it, charge it
The Plus is where most EX90 shoppers start the conversation, and it's worth a full test drive in both powertrain flavors before deciding. Volvo Cars Westport's new inventory keeps EX90 Plus builds on the floor at 556 Post Road East.
MSRP excludes the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Range, MPGe, and charge-time figures are EPA/manufacturer estimates and real-world results vary with driving conditions, wheel size, and configuration. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing; confirm current specs with Volvo Cars Westport. Complimentary maintenance terms per Volvo Car USA's published program. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Volvo Cars Westport describing the dealership's electric-vehicle purchase experience.