Volvo Car Korea said on the 1st that it will officially launch the EX90, an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), in Korea. Volvo said it plans to increase its share of the domestic electric vehicle market with the EX90, its next‑generation flagship model featuring new safety technology.
The EX90 features Volvo's new safety approach, "safety zone technology." An advanced sensor suite consisting of five cameras, five radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors comes standard. Volvo said a driver monitoring system and an interior occupant detection system are also introduced to prevent accidents that can occur inside the vehicle.
The EX90 uses lightweight aluminum and boron steel, among other materials, to protect the battery. Compared with the XC90, torsional rigidity and energy absorption in a collision are improved, and the stability of the vehicle underbody and battery pack structure is increased by 50% and 20%, respectively.
For the EX90's Korea launch, the powertrain lineup includes twin motor and twin motor performance, both based on all‑wheel drive (AWD) that combines a 106 kWh nickel‑cobalt‑manganese (NCM) battery with next‑generation twin motors. The twin motor model produces up to 456 horsepower (335 kW) and accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.5 seconds. The twin motor performance model produces up to 680 horsepower and reaches 100 kilometers per hour in 4.2 seconds.
The EX90 adopts an 800V battery system with in‑house battery management software. With this, fast DC charging at up to 350 kW can charge from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes. The EX90's single‑charge driving range (global WLTP standard) is up to 625 kilometers.
The EX90 is equipped with "Hugin Core," a model that software‑centrically integrates Volvo's safety and core vehicle functions. It controls in‑vehicle systems and converts data collected by interior and exterior sensors into information to train safety and driving assistance systems. It supports over‑the‑air (OTA) updates, enabling continuous updates to vehicle features, performance, and safety technologies.
Lee Yun-mo, head of Volvo Car Korea, said, "In the era of software‑defined vehicles (SDV), we will continue to present value that makes the car smarter and safer the more you drive it."
The EX90's starting price is set at 106.2 million won (twin motor Plus). The twin motor Ultra seven‑seater trim is 116.2 million won.