2026 Volvo EX90: Westport Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Volvo EX90 at a Glance
The 2026 Volvo EX90 is Volvo's fully electric, three-row flagship SUV, sold in two trims: Plus (MSRP from $76,695) and Ultra (from $84,345), before a $1,395 destination charge. Every EX90 seats six or seven depending on how you configure it. A new-for-2026 Single Motor powertrain makes 329 horsepower and drives the rear wheels; Twin Motor adds a second motor and all-wheel drive for up to 442 horsepower, and the Twin Motor Performance option inside the Ultra trim jumps to 670 horsepower. Volvo says range runs up to 305 miles depending on motor and wheel size, and a new 800-volt electrical system charges 10-80% in as fast as 22 minutes. The 2026 model also drops the lidar sensor that defined the car's 2024 launch. It's on the floor now at Volvo Cars Westport, 556 Post Road East.
The electric answer to the XC90
Volvo builds its three-row flagship two ways. The XC90 burns gas, with a plug-in hybrid option for drivers who want an electric commute and a gas-powered road trip in the same car. The EX90 skips the compromise: no engine, no exhaust, just batteries and motors wearing a body that shares the XC90's silhouette but very little of its hardware. Both are true three-row SUVs built for the same Westport driveways and the same Merritt Parkway commutes, and shoppers cross-shop them constantly, which is exactly why the distinction matters. Ask for both at the same visit and the difference becomes obvious the moment the EX90 pulls away in near silence.
2026 is the EX90's first real running change since it arrived. The exterior and cabin carry over, but almost everything under the skin got a rework: a new 800-volt electrical architecture, a new dual-chip computing platform, a cheaper entry powertrain, and meaningfully more horsepower at the top of the range. It's the kind of update that doesn't show up in a showroom walk-around but shows up immediately on a test drive and on the charging screen.
Three electric motors, one big decision
The base Single Motor is new for 2026 and it's the reason the EX90's starting price came down: a single rear motor making 329 horsepower, 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, and an EPA-estimated range Volvo lists at up to 293 miles. Step up to Twin Motor and a second motor at the front axle adds all-wheel drive and pushes output to up to 442 horsepower (Volvo's own number; some outlets have measured closer to 449), cutting the 0-60 run to 5.3 seconds while extending EPA range to up to 305 miles on the right wheel package. At the top sits Twin Motor Performance, available within the Ultra trim: 670 horsepower and a 4.0-second sprint to 60, a huge jump from the prior model year's 510-horsepower flagship. All three share the same 107 kWh battery and the new 800-volt system, which is what makes a 10-80% DC fast charge possible in as fast as 22 minutes. A standard NACS adapter also opens up more than 29,000 additional fast chargers, including Tesla's Supercharger network, on top of the existing CCS network the car already supports.
One honest note on range: the "up to" figures depend on both the motor layout and the wheel size you pick, and Volvo's own spec sheet shows a real spread, from the low 300s down into the high 270s on the largest wheels. Nobody at the dealership can promise a single number until your configuration is locked, so treat any range figure as a starting point for the conversation, not a guarantee.
Pick your 2026 EX90
EX90 Plus
from $76,695 MSRP
Bose Premium sound, head-up display, and the full sensor suite standard, with a Single Motor or Twin Motor choice.
EX90 Ultra
from $84,345 MSRP
Adds an electrochromic panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, and massage. Only trim where Twin Motor Performance is offered.
What EV shoppers at this store actually say
The store holds a 4.7-star average across more than 2,000 Google reviews, and its electric-vehicle buyers write some of the most detailed ones. One family test-driving Volvo's fully electric compact SUV described the visit this way: "My husband stopped in a whim to test drive the fully electric compact suv and was pleasantly surprised with the friendliness and overall experience... Isaias was honest and straightforward throughout the process." A buyer cross-shopping the plug-in and gas versions of the three-row flagship wrote that the sales team "spent hours with us discussing each trim... and took us for test drives," the same kind of walkthrough an EX90 shopper should expect given how much of this car lives in software and charging strategy rather than a spec sheet. And a first-time EV owner who bought a different electric Volvo product summed up the after-sale part of the experience: "The technician person is very nice to explain all the functions of our first EV car as well!"
After the handshake
Owning an EX90 is a different rhythm than owning a gas Volvo, and it deserves its own reading. The EX90 service & repair guide covers what actually needs attention on an electric SUV, the two years of included factory maintenance, and charging in Fairfield County. The pricing & leasing guide walks through Connecticut's luxury tax rate, why the state's EV rebate program doesn't reach this car, and what happened to the federal EV tax credit.
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Volvo EX90?
The body and cabin carry over, but the powertrain lineup didn't: a new-for-2026 Single Motor entry option lowered the starting price, Twin Motor output rose to up to 442 horsepower, Twin Motor Performance jumped to 670 horsepower, and a new 800-volt electrical architecture enables faster charging. Volvo also removed the forward-facing lidar sensor that headlined the car's original launch, after ending its supplier relationship with Luminar; the remaining camera, radar, and ultrasonic sensor suite still runs Volvo's standard safety systems.
Is the 2026 Volvo EX90 reliable?
It's still a young nameplate with limited long-term history, which is a fair question to ask any dealership shopping it. What's not in question is the coverage: every 2026 EX90 includes two years of complimentary factory scheduled maintenance, and Volvo's standard warranty applies on top of that, which is the store's honest answer when this comes up on the sales floor.
What's the real-world range of the EX90?
Volvo's EPA-estimated figures top out at 305 miles for Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance on the right wheel package, and 293 miles for the Single Motor. Wheel size and motor layout both move that number, down toward the high 270s on the largest wheels, so ask for the EPA number tied to the exact build being quoted rather than the headline figure.
What's the difference between the EX90 and the XC90?
Both are Volvo's three-row flagship SUV wearing a similar shape, but the EX90 is fully electric and the XC90 is not; the XC90 comes as a B5 mild-hybrid or a T8 plug-in hybrid, burning gasoline either way. They're built on different underpinnings and sold as separate models, not trims of one another, and the honest way to choose is to decide first whether you want to plug in every night or fill up occasionally, then pick the model that matches.
What's the difference between EX90 Plus and Ultra?
Plus is the well-equipped starting point, with Bose Premium sound, a head-up display, and the full sensor suite standard, offered with either Single Motor or Twin Motor power. Ultra adds an electrochromic panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, and front-seat massage, and it's the only trim where the 670-horsepower Twin Motor Performance option is offered.
Where can I see or test drive one?
Volvo Cars Westport's new inventory carries the EX90 range at 556 Post Road East, and the dealership's online tools can build a quote or schedule a test drive without a showroom visit first.
One test drive answers most of it
Spec sheets can tell you the horsepower and the charge time, but they can't tell you what 670 electric horsepower feels like off the line, or how quiet a three-row SUV gets with no engine up front. That part only happens in the seat. Book the drive, bring a charging-habits question or two, and let the Westport team walk through Single Motor versus Twin Motor versus Twin Motor Performance against how you actually drive.
MSRP figures exclude 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 will vary with driving conditions, wheel size, and configuration. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and 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 and service experience.