2026 Volvo EX90 launched in Malaysia: 800V, 350 kW DC FC, 623 km WLTP, RM 428,888

Less than one year since its global debut, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has launched the new 2026 Volvo EX90 in the country.

Overview

This update exercise refreshes Volvo’s flagship EV SUV with several improvements, chief amongst which is an upgraded 800-volt electrical architecture and more powerful dual nVidia AGX Orin chips.

Furthermore, this also marks the start of local-assembly (CKD) work of the Volvo EX90 in the country.

The new 2026 Volvo EX90 is priced at RM 428,888, marking a slight reduction in price compared to the earlier CBU China unit (RM 442,888). 

Exterior

Since this isn't a facelift exercise, the exterior of the 2026 Volvo EX90 is largely identical to last year's model. Up front there's the Thor hammer LED headlights, while the rear gets the same C-shaped LED tail lights. 

There's also a set of 21-inch 8-spoke glossy finish alloy wheels wrapped in 265/45R21 tyres up front and 295/40R21 tyres at the rear.

The only difference is the removal of the LiDAR module on the roof-top. 

Colour options include Crystal White, Mulberry Red, Onyx Black, Sand Dune, and Vapour Grey.

Interior

Ditto that for the interior of the 2026 Volvo EX90. As before, there's a 9.0-inch digital driver display, 14.5-inch infotainment display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker 1,610-watt Bowers and Wilkins sound system, and a quad-zone automatic climate control.

Customers also have the option of Charcoal Nappa or Cardoman Nappa leather upholstery. 

Powertrain

Headlining this update exercise is the upgraded 800-volt electrical architecture – doubling the previous model’s 400-volt system.

This upgrade unlocks several improvements, with the first being a much quicker DC fast charging rate. While the old car did up to a respectable 250 kW, the new 2026 model bumps that up to 350 kW.

The extra 100 kW in the DC fast charging speed brings down the 10% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC) charging time from 30 minutes to 22 minutes. A quick 10-minute charge is able to yield an additional 250 km range too. As before, AC charging is limited to 11 kW.

Apart from the improved DC fast charging speeds, the new 800-volt electrical architecture also bumps up the motor’s output. In the case of the twin-motor Twin Motor Performance trim, the combined output is rated at 500 kW (680 PS) and 870 Nm – enough to propel this SUV from a dead stop to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds.

Power comes from a 111-kWh NCM battery pack, allowing for a WLTP-rated range of 623 km.

Equipment

Standard equipment of the 2026 Volvo EX90 includes:

• Automatic LED headlights
• 21-inch 8-spoke aero wheels
• Power tailgate
• Ventilated and powered front seats with memory function and 4-way lumbar support
• Front seat massage function
• Quad-zone automatic climate control
• Third-row air-conditioning
• Head-up Display (HUD)
• 14.5-inch infotainment display
• 9.0-inch digital driver display
• 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins High Fidelity Audio system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• Panoramic sunroof
• Dual front airbags, inner side airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, driver knee airbag
• Collision Avoidance and Mitigation
• Oncoming Mitigation By Braking
• Pedestrian, Cyclist And Scooter Steering Avoidance
• Rear Collision Warning And Avoidance
• Intersection Auto Brake
• BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) With Steer Assist
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)
• Run-Off Road Mitigation
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert With Low Speed Auto Brake
• Door Opening Alert
• Driver Understanding System
• Occupant Sensing
• Emergency Stop Assist

Warranty & Aftersales

The 2026 Volvo EX90 is backed by:

• 5-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty
• 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty