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Volvo EX90 gets an update, India launch soon

Volvo Cars has refreshed its flagship electric SUV, EX90, with hardware and software updates. The Volvo EX90 broke cover in 2022 and went on sale in 2024. The automaker started delivering the EV to its customers earlier this year. The new update increases the charging speed and adds new safety, collision avoidance and driver support features. The EX90 is expected to launch in India in the coming months.

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2026 Volvo EX90: What’s new?

Volvo has replaced the 400V electric system on the EX90 with an 800V architecture. This enables faster charging speeds. The battery management software of the EV uses a smart algorithm which works in tandem with the new electric architecture to optimise charging, improve acceleration, and extend the driving range. The battery pack now supports charging speeds up to 350kW, a significant upgrade over 250kW on the current model. A quick 10-minute charge offers a driving range of 250km.

The NVIDIA Xavier chip has been replaced with dual NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin chips on the updated model. This processor is capable of 500 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) of computing power. This means the EX90 will be better equipped for handling AI tasks. The current owners of the Volvo EX90 will get a free one-time upgrade to this dual processor through a scheduled Volvo workshop visit.

The 2026 EX90 comes with a new safety feature – Emergency Stop Assist (ESA). This feature is designed to bring the car to a controlled stop in its lane if the driver fails to respond to attention or hands-off warnings. When the car comes to a halt, the e-call feature connects the car to an emergency call centre linked to Volvo Cars. Other new features include expanded automatic emergency steering functionality in darkness, Park Pilot assist for parallel parking, and an electrochromic panoramic roof.

Anders Bell, Chief Technology & Engineering Officer at Volvo Cars, said, “The additional computing power enables us to harness the power of AI, data and software to further enhance safety and overall performance of the EX90. This means we can provide our customers with advanced safety and driver support features, along with continuous improvements to the infotainment and battery management systems – all delivered seamlessly over the air. The EX90 now features our most advanced electric system, delivering faster charging and higher efficiency, so you can feel more confident and in control.”

Final Thoughts

Volvo is currently accepting bookings for the 2026 EX90. As mentioned earlier, it is set to launch in India by the end of the year. Its ICE version, the Volvo XC90, is priced at Rs 96.97 lakh. We expect the all-electric model to demand a significant premium.

Utkarsh Joshi

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