Volvo said its 2026 model year EX90 will feature an 800-volt electrical system, enabling significantly faster charging and improved efficiency compared with the current 400-volt version. The Swedish automaker added that the upgrade will also allow reductions in component weight and benefit performance.
Under ideal conditions, Volvo said the refreshed flagship SUV will be able to add around 250 kilometres of driving range in 10 minutes at a compatible fast-charging station. The company has not disclosed a peak charging rate but noted that its ES90 sedan, built on the same SPA2 platform, can charge at up to 350 kW. The current 400-volt EX90 charges at up to 250 kW and takes around 29 minutes to reach 80% capacity. Optimised battery management software is also being introduced to reduce charging times further.
In addition to faster charging, the 800-volt architecture allows for thinner cabling and lighter components. While the energy content of the batteries remains unchanged, the rear-wheel drive EX90 with a 104 kWh pack is rated at up to 620 km of range under the WLTP cycle. Volvo said acceleration should also improve as a result of the higher voltage system.
The automaker is also boosting the SUV’s computing power by fitting two Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chips capable of 500 trillion operations per second, supporting advanced driver-assistance functions. Existing 400-volt EX90s will be upgraded with the new processors during routine service visits. The model will add a “Connected Safety” system to share alerts between vehicles, alongside enhancements to the parking assistant, emergency steering and a new E-Call function that automatically contacts emergency services after a stop.
The 2026 EX90 is available to order now, with German prices starting at €85,990. Prices for the UK and US markets are expected to be announced ahead of production, which is scheduled to begin in mid-November.
