2024 Volvo EX90 Hands On First Look! (AKA sort of the XC90 EV?) 

Quick note: 516 HP is the European spec output, in the USA it's 496 HP.

Thanks Alex! You are the First one to actually show the 3rd row space and also glad to see that vented and massage seats are available 👍🏼 hope 2nd row captain’s chair will follow.

They know how to build them in South Carolina. It looks super clean with tightly gapped body lines.This EV should be one of the leaders of its segment. Volvo makes great looking and driving, reliable cars. You can't go wrong ordering this one.

That thing looks really handsome and very restrained yet elegant.

Alex, thank you for also posting your full EV videos on the AoA channel. For viewers, like me who want to watch all your content. But who do not want to inadvertently, watch it twice on different channels. Posting all of the content on this channel is best.

Overall, this looks magnificent. Absolutely love the interior, with the beautiful cloth seats that look so inviting along with the wood trim and matte finishes everywhere. Very minimal piano black plastic crap. Hooray!

Those mechanized headlights are beautiful, but the only thing I can think about is a $5,000 - $10,000 invoice to replace them, in the event they get damaged or fail. As much as I like them, I'd probably order the trim with non-motorized versions and save the potential headache

I currently have a non-electrified XC90. I love everything about the EX90, except the price. I may just have to wait until EX60 when it comes out.

I'm sold with child bolster build in. That a genius move Volvo !

Alex - I really enjoy your channels (all 3 of them!) and I think you do a great job of being hype-free and reasonably objective. That said, I have one burning question - do you really ever put a half gallon of milk in your center console? I have been driving for 40 years and I have never put milk (or any groceries for that matter) in my center console. I am trying to figure out who is the outlier here, you or me.😂 Love the work you do and thanks. I bought my EV based partially on your review (i4 eDrive 40) and absolutely love it. Incidentally, I drove to the mountains and back yesterday for a total of 263 miles round trip. No charging. I still have an indicated 47 miles of range left. 310 miles is almost 30 above the EPA estimate, so pretty happy there. The longer range is probably due to the 22.1 KW of power I regenerated along the way. Thanks again.

Great, thorough review, as always! I am very interested in this car. The proportions are classy, functional, and timeless. I am a bit confused about some of the design decisions, though: no overhead grab handles, no roller blinds for the rear door windows, no powered sun shade for the panoramic roof, too many functions on the left indicator stalk (lights, turn signals, wipers, etc.). Hopefully, Volvo will address these issues for the production version.

Alex - You‘re the BEST auto reviewer out there. Fast, thorough, and incredibly insightful. Two questions that are BIG misses in my current Volvo: Will those front headrests be adjustable? Will the visors be extendable or moveable to allow blocking sun across the ENTIRE side windows? Current headrests make my head jut forward like a turtle - really uncomfortable and infuriatingly not adjustable. Also really disappointing that on a $70k+ vehicle, the visor doesn’t even block sun across the whole side window.

Excellent overview as usual, Alex. Love this Volvo, no gimmicky stuff, just an intelligent useful design. Now to come up with $80 grand!

I hope the amber turn signal comes to the US.

Alex, thank you for presenting that battery integration has pros and cons. Almost all channels only mention the pros. But there are two types of integration. On the module to pack level, and on the cell to module level. It would be nice if you could differentiate them in the future.

Once it's right, it's right. Lots of passengers compartment design was brought over from 1st Gen XC90.

I am loving the style of this, Volvo is becoming my go to aspirational brand. Thank you for such a thorough deep dive on the car!

I honestly hate it when companies just put everything on that big screen, I do really enjoy some of the features to be a regular buttons or nobs. In my opinion the fans and heating/AC temp are such an example.

I love the cloth on these seats! I wish other MFGs would put weaved textiles like this in more vehicles! I would choose this over leather any day. It looks so clean and tranquil.

I live in a Moderate Snowy/Rainy Spring area of the US and have to have a rear wiper to get the snow off and when i stop the rain that falls on the window. I cant wait for the defroster to melt snow. And i own a car that i notice when i drive in the rain, the rain doesn't really stay on the rear window if imoving .but when i stop i can barely see once the rain gets on the window. The wind wont get much of it off.

Perfect overview Alex! This looks to be a winner for Volvo. Solid style, great interior and battery tech, and built right here in the US, sign me up!

As a big admirer of the XC90 the EX90 left me cold, at first. Much had to do with the reviewers and the use of smartphones for cameras. Now, Alex you have done this new car justice with your excellent camera and knowledge and description of it. I’m starting to really like the EX90 even though it won’t be available with Napa leather.

This has been the SUV on my wish list for a decade

Have not seen a SUV EV that pleased my sense of yesterday meeting tomorrow until - now. Beautiful. The backlit wood and the vegan seats are brilliant.

Honestly I dig it. Thanks for doing such a comprehensive review, Alex.

Finally the Volvo has designed a space to store the roller-styled cargo cover when it is not in use. Now, we just need to confirm if Volvo is finally willing to make the sun visor extendable.

Great mix between a conventional and a modern design without going over the top like other EVs which basically look like spaceships. I wish more manufacturers would take this approach.

Thanks Alex! Volvo going forward as well. For me (and kids) 3rd row with ventilation is really what needs.

The bodylines, the lights and the wheels all looks amazingly clean and good. Can't wait to get of one of these out one the road.😊

Great and thorough as always. Alex is always spot on. The new Volvo is stunningly beautiful very impressed by Volvo over the past 10 years their cars have looked stunning.

Spy pics show a 3 row version of the Cadillac Lyriq. Will be interesting to compare this to that upcoming car

This vehicle is beautiful! Great video Alex.

Wow! This is the best EX90 review I’ve watched. (I’ve watched quite a few)

If Volvo updated the XC90 with the interior / exterior of the EX90, I'd favor a PHEV XC90. But if they continue to build the current body style for the XC90, I'd probably make the jump to the EX90 because it's truly beautiful inside and out

Love the new styling, I just wonder why they didn’t have a sunroof that opens. Blows my mind why it isn’t included.

Dang after seeing this I'm not sure if I should go for the Cadillac Lyriq which is like 72k maxed out or this which may exceed 80k. Any thoughts anyone? I love how this car has all the vehicle to load functions, the design interior looks quite nice though not sure how about a center touch screen. 7 seats is not needed for me but I like how all seats seem usable. Think charging is better than the Lyriq but not sure.

Can you please next time also use metric units? :) Great review, thanks!

Curious to see what the Camera app does? Maybe dashcam mode?

Alex, 800 volt architecture cuts in half the amperage.... increasing efficiency, reducing heat and resulting in increased battery longevity.... even if it only increases DC fast charging times marginally, for moderately sized battery packs...

Really excited for this one. My next vehicle will likely be either a base EX90 or a loaded Buzz. It will depend on the features. I’m not a fan of staggered tires as it makes rotating a pain. The LiDAR binnacle cries out for either a “TAXI” sticker or “NOT FOR HIRE”.

My delayed R1S better hurry!!! This vehicle is what my family needs.

I like the wheels. A modern version of the rims you would find on an older turbo model.

It would good to know if it has the ability to reverse up to a trailer hitch automatically, it's really helpful. Also, hope they can increase the towing weight limits.

I love the design of the EX 30 and this EX 90 But the former is much too small for my body and and the later is much too big for my home parking space. I wonder if they are going to make in between sizes, like ex40.

How does it compare to the Rivian R1S. As that is the nearest competitor in terms of size and design.

I think Xe90 would've been a catchy name.

Great review, perfect car and nice shirt!

Finally someone cares to make a electric car for family people with 7 seats ❤❤❤

I was there yesterday :) obviously Alex got there first (no crowds)

Great video, looking forward to more!

Alex, I have a deposit on one but also have one on a Rivian R1S. Right now these two are at the top of the list to replace my wife's aging MDX. Others on the short list are the BMW X7 and Marc GLS but neither of those have completely sold both of us. Hoping the EX90 is the goldilocks option for us

Wow! 👀such a awesome car. Volvo is always something special

Finally an SUV looking SUV!!!! This design is what people have been waiting for !!! Other companies have been building wierdo looking cars and calling them SUVs… This thing will sell !!!

amazing...class...practicality.. Grace ...power...❤

Looks great, very well designed. I like that they don't MIND putting the LiDAR at the top. I can't understand why Tesla refuses to go with a LIDAR, I know too much information can be a problem, but at least it should be used as a secondary fallback mechanism. Now if I could get this Volvo with the batteries and motors from Tesla, it would be the perfect car 😁

Looks like the best full size luxury SUV for the sensible / professional type

I don’t need 3 rows but I do need the space that a large SUV provides. I’d take an EVan but those apparently don’t exist outside of commercial vehicles.

I just pre-ordered one! It will be a race between this car and a Kia EV9 to see which one is more practical for my family.

Ironic that while Volvo is adding more sensors, Tesla seems to be removing them (e.g. no USS on 3/Y's as of last year). Is Volvo planning to refresh their smaller models (e.g. the 40's series EVs) with the same tech and styling as this new EX90, for those who don't want a large 7 seater SUV?

I’m happy to see that the EX90 gets a much needed bump in range over the XC/C40 model(s). I found it strange that Volvo’s first two EVs had such drastically lower range when compared to the Polestar 2. Granted the XC/C40 models aren’t remotely as aerodynamic as the Polestar, but the Volvo’s getting ~50 miles less than the 2 is a bit ridiculous.

like it but as heavy as EV s are 3rows and 7 people range is going to go down ?

Mouth watering. How much will this expensive beast be?

14:56 omg thats bad....

Best narration

This really hits everything I care about as a dad, way better than the 1000 hp stuff Tesla is doing. Put a deposit down so hopefully I’ll have one by the time my Y lease is up middle of next year.

I'm surprised they didn't go with an EX60 before they did this. I'd think that would be the more popular size. The XC 40 recharge is a bit small and not really very efficient. They will be building this in the USA but it's too expensive to qualify for the Tax credits.

Slides “foe ward” or forward?

those seats look comfy

Just wish the color options were better. Can only choose black, white, dark gray, medium gray, silver gray, blue gray, or sand :( Would like to see a maroon or forest green option. Currently own a pine peak XC60 with the brown interior and love it. Lara Croft vibes. Would have liked to have traded in for an exciting color. Maroon with white accents sounds fun. Ted Baker vibes. Current options are boring and safe. A dark red with bronze gold would totally pull off an Iron Man look. Oh well. Still gonna get one. I’ll just die a little.

i dont even want to imagine what a minor accident on the front end will cost to replace, or get totalled out. those headlights are prob 5k each, and they will break. that instrument cluster looks tiny and microscopic. i really wish these car makers would stop with the glass roofs as standard equipment and make it totally optional. i like my car completely dark as much as possible. this being built in a brand new factory in SC, i can imagine the reliability and build quality being potentially suspect for the first model runs.

Separate modules is the way to go!. And it would give EV’s a better reputation as you could get away from the negative press of having to replace an entire $15,000 battery pack.

Alex, does those front seat headrests adjust up down, angle forward and back? They look completely fixed in place, which seems a problem to me.

Great presentation! Not a single “uh” or “um” throughout. However, the interior cannot be ‘fully vegan’ if the seats are made with Wool.

will you be checking out the EX30 next week?

It's a very compelling car! Such a shame that it's 108k €:(

Gorgeous.

I would love to see EX60.

Amber for turn signals is the way to go. I don’t understand why the US doesn’t require them.

Timeline update? Is this car, from a software standpoint “vaporware”? A “moon shot”? Speaking of vapor, you did not show the wipers.. at the tip are tiny sprayers to intermittently (as they pass by) spray the LIDAR visor. HOW COULD YOU MISS THAT 😂

It's most likely going to be either rwd or awd

Loving it!

Just my opinion - but a new EV coming into the market (especially at the prices Volvo is asking) needs to offer at least the following three things: a) A heat pump for better winter range b) 350kW capable charging c) 300+ miles EPA range.

And the waiting time would be just 10,000 years, that's why I bought a Tesla(waiting time was 10 days) I was fed up with waiting time on Rav4 Prime(3 years and dealer incompetency in ordering and changing the order based on perception of tax breaks which threw me way back in the line also not sure how much the dealer would have marked it up, since he did not mention the final price while ordering and waiting with 1k deposit, which I also had a hard time getting it back after I bought a Tesla).

Question. Does it have power auto folding side mirrors?

I am confused. They already have polestar 3 at the same price

I'm glad Volvo is doing fabric seats

After owning the XC60 T8 just full of problems I said never a Volvo again and went to the Ford Explorer Plug in hybrid which is just awesome. But the electric Explorer seems to be pushed back again and again and the new EX90 I have to admit does look really promising.

No shark-fin? Did Volvo hide it inside lidar sensor up-ftont or elsewhere?

Can t wait to buy winter tires for that size 😆

What’s the estimated price range?

Prices of cars are absolutely crazy. Some brands will fold if not careful.

Alex, Why am I paying those sky high subscription fees to get access to the EV Buyers Guide channel when you are posting EV videos here? 🤨

This car looks so sharp

I wasn't a fan of this new design direction at first, but it's growing on me. I'm going to miss the current interior though, this new one simply isn't as warm or elegant.

what is the range?

Take the mirrors away if there are cameras in place. Bring on the Precept, this coming from a xc90 owner (19…22 currently). How about bolts of lightning coming from Thor’s hammers being an EV and all.

I can see that external sensor getting damaged or bumped by a tree branch, then what? Why not leave behind the glass?

Love the material combination of the seats, but I thought wool is not vegan

Can't imagine what the take rate will be on those wool seats. Most people buying this are likely to have a family, and nobody with a kid or a dog would ever want wool in a car.

No grab handles?! WTF!