{"id":83811,"date":"2025-09-23T10:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83811"},"modified":"2025-09-23T10:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:09:41","slug":"volvo-ex90-upgrade-delivers-faster-charging-and-more-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83811","title":{"rendered":"The Volvo EX90 just got a massive upgrade with faster charging and more, for free"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Volvo-EX30-EX90-prices-2.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Volvo-EX90-upgrade\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Volvo-EX30-EX90-prices-2.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Volvo-EX30-EX90-prices-2.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Volvo-EX30-EX90-prices-2.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Volvo-EX30-EX90-prices-2.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Volvo launched the new and improved 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/volvo-ex90\/\">Volvo EX90<\/a> on Monday. The upgraded EX90 is smarter, delivers faster charging times, and Volvo is rolling out the improvements to current owners, for free.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-435501\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-upgraded-2026-volvo-ex90\">Meet the upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90<\/h2>\n<p>First unveiled in 2022, the EX90 was one of the most highly anticipated electric vehicles. Although it was initially scheduled to launch in early 2024, Volvo delayed it several times, saying that it needed more time to work through software issues.<\/p>\n<p>Volvo finally <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/06\/05\/volvos-first-electric-ex90-production-south-carolina\/\">began production of the EX90<\/a> at its Charleston, South Carolina, plant in mid-2024, followed by the first customer deliveries later that year.<\/p>\n<p>After rolling out in the US and Europe, Volvo said the three-row electric SUV would be <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/07\/19\/volvos-new-ex90-lack-apple-carplay-other-major-features\/\">missing key features<\/a> at first, including Apple CarPlay. Shortly after, complaints began to appear in online forums regarding glitchy software and other issues.<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Despite the issues, the electric family hauler remains a stunning SUV (<a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/09\/05\/review-volvo-ex90-is-a-smooth-awd-7-seat-luxury-kid-hauler\/\">see our review of it<\/a>), and Volvo is promising to get it right this time around.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Volvo-EX90-upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-435504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Volvo-EX90-upgrade.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90 charging (Source: Volvo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Volvo opened orders for the upgraded 2026 EX90 on Monday, which fixes the biggest issues that haunted the outgoing model.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media.volvocars.com\/us\/en-us\/media\/pressreleases\/353165\/upgraded-ex90-charges-even-faster-and-delivers-new-and-improved-features\">2026 Volvo EX90<\/a> is now based on the company\u2019s advanced new 800V platform, up from the 400V system in the 2025 model year. In addition to improvements to its in-house battery management software, Volvo said the upgrades deliver significantly faster charging speeds, with the ability to add up to 250 km (155 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Volvo-EX90-upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-378583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX60-SUV.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Volvo EX90 (Source: Volvo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other new features include a host of safety alerts for road conditions, hazards, and more. Volvo also improved the automatic emergency steering function and Park Pilot assist.<\/p>\n<p>Like the new ES90, the 2026 Volvo EX90 now comes with a high-tech electrochromic panoramic roof that allows you to adjust the transparency.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Volvo-EX90-interior-upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-378586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Volvo-EX90-interior.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The interior of the Volvo EX90 (Source: Volvo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With an upgrade to its core computer, a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based system, the new 2026 Volvo EX90 now has 500 TOPS  (Trillion Operations Per Second) of computing power. To put that into perspective, Apple claims the iPhone 16 is capable of 35 TOPS.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrade is not just for new buyers, either. Volvo is offering owners of the 2025 EX90 a one-time upgrade, free of charge. Current owners can receive the upgrades through a scheduled service visit.<\/p>\n<p><em>With the 2026 model year coming and the $7,500 federal EV tax credit set to expire on Sept 30, Volvo is currently offering a few deals that might be worth checking out. The 2025 EX90 is listed for lease at $869 per month, while the smaller EX30 is available for just $399 per month. Looking to test one out for yourself? 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The upgraded EX90 is smarter, delivers faster charging times, and Volvo is rolling out the improvements to current owners, for free. Meet the upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90 First unveiled in 2022, the EX90 was one of the most highly anticipated electric vehicles. 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