Volvo has launched its flagship all-electric SUV, the EX90, in South Africa. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a new chapter in the country’s electric vehicle market. The EX90 is a premium seven-seater that offers luxury, safety, and advanced technology.
Technical specifications and performance
The Volvo EX90 is available in South Africa in the Ultra Twin Motor Performance derivative. This derivative features a dual electric motor setup that produces 380 kW and 910 N.m of torque. This configuration allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
The EX90 is equipped with a 111 kWh battery pack, which provides a range of up to 604 km on a single charge. It supports high-speed charging, with a 250 kW charger enabling it to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes.
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Inside, the EX90 boasts a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay, a 9.0-inch digital instrumentation display, and a Dolby Atmos-enhanced Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system.
Other premium features include electrically adjustable, heated front seats with massaging functionality, heated second-row seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
Safety features and pricing
The Volvo EX90 is touted as the safest vehicle the brand has ever produced, thanks to its advanced safety suite. This includes an “invisible safety shield” comprising LiDAR, radars, and cameras integrated with NVIDIA DRIVE AI technology. Features such as Collision Avoidance, Intersection Autobrake, and Run-off Road Mitigation are standard.
The EX90 is priced at R2,650,000 in South Africa. This price includes a GridCars wallbox with installation, two years of free public charging, and 10 GB of Vodacom monthly data for three years. Additionally, buyers receive a three-year/60,000 km maintenance plan, a five-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty, and an eight-year battery warranty.
Felipe Yagi, Head of Marketing and Communications at Volvo Car South Africa, emphasises the EX90’s innovative safety features, stating, “The Volvo EX90 represents the pinnacle of our design, engineering, and safety innovation. It’s more than just luxury—it’s a bold new chapter for safety in South Africa.” The EX90 will go on sale in local dealerships starting in April 2025.
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