Volvo Car Malaysia launched an updated version of its fully electric seven-seater flagship SUV, the EX90, which the company refers to as the “evolved” EX90 on 8 September 2026. The company assembles the vehicle locally in Shah Alam, Selangor.

The updated EX90 is currently available for viewing at all authorised Volvo dealers nationwide, priced from RM428,888, excluding insurance. Volvo said the price is a recommended retail price and does not include insurance or hire-purchase endorsement costs. For the first 100 units booked, the company is offering a cash rebate of RM25,000 along with a Volvo Wallbox home charger valued at RM3,990.

“The introduction of our inaugural EX90 marked a milestone in Volvo’s longstanding legacy as an automotive maker. As infrastructure, technology, and mobility evolved, so did the world around us, our needs, and how we live. Each era brought new challenges and opportunities for progress, yet what remains unchanged are the people who drive cars and those who continue to innovate for a better future. The evolved EX90 represents an amalgamation of Volvo’s past and future, because evolution cannot happen without people. Today, it stands confidently as Volvo’s flagship SUV model – fully-electric, inherently safe and exceptionally responsive, while continuing to put people first3.”

Chris Wailes, managing director of Volvo Cars Malaysia and Thailand

Volvo said the updated EX90 continues the company’s positioning as its safest car. The company said this is guided by Volvo Car Malaysia’s “Selamat” road safety philosophy, which holds that road safety is a shared responsibility, alongside Volvo’s history in automotive safety development.

The vehicle is fitted with what Volvo calls its Safe Space Technology, a set of active safety systems. This includes a sensor setup of radars, sensors and ultrasonic sensors intended to give a real-time view of the vehicle’s surroundings while driving. Inside the cabin, two infrared sensors form what Volvo calls a Driver Understanding System, designed to help detect driver distraction and impairment; combined with data from external sensors, the system is intended to assess the driver’s state and intervene when necessary. Interior radars also form a full-cabin Occupant Sensing System that Volvo said can detect submillimetre-scale movements, such as breathing, to help prevent anyone from being inadvertently left inside the vehicle.

The updated EX90 is also equipped with Volvo’s latest advanced driver-assistance systems, which the company said improve driver support and collision-avoidance functions compared with previous systems. These include Volvo’s existing standard safety functions as well as next-generation versions of Pilot Assist and Park Pilot Assist.

The updated EX90 is built on an upgraded 800-volt electric architecture, paired with a twin-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. Volvo said this combination delivers 680 horsepower and 870 Nm of torque, with a 0–100km/h acceleration time of 4.2 seconds.

According to Volvo, the 800-volt architecture reduces overall vehicle weight and heat generation during charging, and improves sustainability through lower copper dependency, while also supporting more power for faster acceleration. The vehicle is powered by a 106kWh battery, offering up to 617km of range on a single charge under the WLTP testing cycle. Volvo said real-world range may vary depending on driving style, outdoor temperature, weather, wind, topography and road conditions.

The 800-volt architecture supports DC fast charging of up to 350kW. According to the specifications provided by Volvo, the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 22 minutes under these conditions, with actual charging times subject to ambient and battery temperature, cabin climate control use and other active electrical loads in the vehicle.

Volvo described the EX90 as its first “born-electric” and software-defined SUV. The updated model is powered by a core computer based on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin platform, which the company said manages functions including active safety features, vehicle sensors and battery management, and coordinates other systems within the car.

The vehicle also runs on Volvo’s Superset software architecture, which the company said supports more frequent over-the-air software updates. According to Volvo, these updates can add new features or improvements across the vehicle’s infotainment, battery management, safety and driving-performance systems.

The infotainment system includes built-in Google services, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and access to apps through the Google Play Store, delivered through Volvo’s Connect Plus service. Volvo said Connect Plus — which also covers Volvo Car App remote functions and related data — is included for five years from purchase, after which a subscription fee will apply for renewal. The cabin also includes a Bowers & Wilkins high-fidelity audio system, along with a 9-inch driver display, a 14.5-inch centre display and a head-up display.

Volvo described the EX90’s exterior as a flush design reflecting Scandinavian design principles, with flush glazing and rounded front and rear overhangs intended to improve aerodynamics for performance and range.

Inside, the cabin includes an electrochromic roof that Volvo said allows natural light and cabin temperature to be adjusted, along with ventilated Nappa leather upholstery and wood trim elements. The interior is offered in two colour and material combinations: Charcoal Nappa leather with Light Ash decor, or Cardamom Nappa leather with Brown Ash decor.

According to Volvo, the updated EX90 is built on an 800-volt architecture with twin-motor all-wheel drive, producing 680 horsepower and 870 Nm of torque. It has a WLTP-rated range of up to 617km, uses an NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based core computer, and supports 350kW DC fast charging from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 22 minutes. The vehicle includes a Bowers & Wilkins high-fidelity audio system and a 14.5-inch centre touchscreen with Volvo Connect Plus.

The updated EX90 is open for booking and is available in five exterior colours: Onyx Black, Sand Dune, Crystal White, Vapour Grey and Mulberry Red. Customers can configure and order the vehicle online or through their nearest Volvo retailer.

Separately, Volvo said its fully electric saloon, the ES90, which launched earlier this year, will be updated for model year 2027. The changes include two additional exterior colours, Mulberry and Aurora Silver; an additional interior colour option called Cardamom; 21-inch wheels with a new Glossy-Silver finish option; and wireless Android Auto compatibility. Volvo said early bookings for the updated ES90 are eligible for cash rebates of up to RM17,600, subject to terms and conditions, with bookings open from September 2026.

For Malaysian buyers already considering a premium electric SUV, this update to the EX90 addresses two practical concerns that often come up around EVs: charging speed and how quickly a vehicle’s software ages. The move to an 800-volt architecture and 350kW DC fast charging — bringing a 10-to-80-percent charge down to roughly 22 minutes — is a meaningful improvement for anyone doing longer drives, since it narrows the gap between charging stops and a quick refuelling stop at a petrol station.

The emphasis on over-the-air updates is also worth noting for buyers thinking about long-term value. Rather than a vehicle’s software feeling static from the day it’s delivered, Volvo’s Superset architecture is designed to let the EX90 gain new features and refinements over time, which may help the car feel current for longer after purchase — a genuine point of reassurance for buyers who plan to keep a vehicle for several years.

The safety features are also likely to matter to family buyers in particular. The Occupant Sensing System’s ability to detect subtle movement inside the cabin, and the driver-monitoring functions built into the Driver Understanding System, are aimed squarely at real everyday risks rather than headline specifications, and Malaysian families cross-shopping large SUVs may find these details genuinely useful when comparing options.

On price, RM428,888 places the EX90 firmly in the premium segment, and the RM25,000 rebate plus complimentary home charger for the first 100 bookings is a modest but tangible incentive for early movers rather than a blanket discount — worth factoring in for anyone timing their purchase. Buyers should also note that the quoted price excludes insurance and hire-purchase costs, and that real-world range and charging times will vary with driving conditions, so it’s sensible to budget with some margin rather than take the headline figures as guaranteed outcomes. Taken together, this update is a considered refinement rather than a wholesale relaunch, which should reassure existing EX90 owners and prospective buyers alike that Volvo is investing in the platform over the long term.

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Photos by Volvo Car Malaysia.