Volvo EX90 First Generation (2024-present)

Built at Volvo Ridgeville, South Carolina — the same plant that built the S60. SPA2 platform shared with Polestar 3. Two powertrains: Twin Motor (402 hp / 568 lb-ft) and Twin Motor Performance (510 hp / 671 lb-ft, 4.7 sec 0-60). 111 kWh battery pack (107 kWh usable), ~300 mi EPA range (slightly less for Performance), DC fast-charging peak 250 kW. First Volvo equipped with LiDAR — Luminar Iris unit roof-mounted at the front of the headliner. The LiDAR is intended to enable hands-free highway driving via future OTA updates. Three-row seating standard (six- or seven-seat layouts). Standard 14.5-inch portrait Google-built-in touchscreen plus 9-inch driver instrument cluster (unlike EX30 which omits the cluster). 5G connectivity, bidirectional charging capability (V2L for accessories, V2H/V2G coming via OTA). Launch was deeply problematic: software development behind schedule meant first customer cars (late 2024) shipped with degraded functionality — LiDAR data not used by safety systems, several driver-assist features disabled, charging software immature. Volvo committed to OTA updates throughout 2024-2025 to deliver promised features. This has hurt resale value of early-build cars and damaged buyer confidence in launch period. Trims: Twin Motor (Plus / Ultra), Twin Motor Performance (Ultra). Pricing ~$80k-$104k. Long-term, EX90 expected to replace the XC90, though XC90 production continues alongside (Volvo flexing on the EV transition timing). Strong rivals: BMW iX has stronger software at launch, Rivian R1S has more range and adventure cred, Mercedes EQS SUV has more luxury. EX90's pitch is Volvo safety + minimalist Scandinavian design + US-built.