2026 Volvo EX90: Brooklyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Volvo EX90 at a Glance
The 2026 Volvo EX90 is Volvo's fully electric three-row flagship SUV, sold in two trims: Plus (MSRP from $76,695) and Ultra (MSRP from $84,345), both before the $1,395 destination charge. Every EX90 seats 6 or 7, buyer's choice, and the 2026 model year brings a genuinely significant powertrain refresh: a new entry-level Single Motor RWD variant (329 hp), a new 800-volt electrical architecture, higher output across the board, and a standard NACS charging adapter that opens up Tesla's Supercharger network on top of the existing CCS fast-charging network. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Google built-in come standard, and every 2026 build ships with two years of complimentary factory maintenance included. Volvo Cars Brooklyn, on 39th Street in Sunset Park, keeps the EX90 in stock alongside the rest of Volvo's electrified lineup for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and northern New Jersey shoppers.
Not a trim of the XC90 — a different car entirely
It's an easy mix-up walking the lot: the EX90 and the gas/plug-in-hybrid XC90 share a showroom, a body style, and roughly the same three-row footprint, but they're built on different platforms with nothing under the hood in common. The XC90 runs on a B5 mild-hybrid or T8 plug-in-hybrid engine; the EX90 has no engine at all. It's fully electric, full stop, and Volvo Cars Brooklyn sells it as its own model line rather than an option box on the XC90 order form. For 2026 that distinction matters more than usual, because the EX90 just went through the bigger update of the two cars — a new 800-volt electrical architecture, up from 400 volts, plus a new entry powertrain and a meaningful jump in horsepower across the lineup. The body and cabin design carry over from the EX90's 2024 launch, but what's underneath changed enough that Volvo's own engineers describe it as a powertrain and technology refresh, not a cosmetic one.
Every 2026 EX90 seats 6 or 7 — it's a configuration choice made at order, not something locked to a specific trim — and the cabin folds down to 85.3 cubic feet of cargo with the seatbacks flat, plus a separate 2.5 cubic foot storage compartment up front where an engine bay would normally sit. The third row raises and folds electrically from either the center touchscreen or a set of buttons at the tailgate, and the tailgate itself opens hands-free with a kick under the rear bumper — useful on 39th Street when both arms are full and there's nowhere convenient to set anything down.
Three motor options, two trims
New for 2026, the EX90 finally offers an entry point below the twin-motor setup that defined the car since launch: a Single Motor rear-wheel-drive layout making 329 horsepower, good for 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, available exclusively on the Plus trim. Both trims can also be had with Twin Motor all-wheel drive, rated up to 442 horsepower per Volvo's own spec sheet (Car and Driver's 2026 coverage lists it slightly higher, at 449) and a 5.3-second 0-60 — a real jump from the 402 horsepower the Twin Motor made before this year's update. At the top sits Twin Motor Performance, exclusive to Ultra, now making 670 horsepower and hitting 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, up sharply from 510 horsepower on the outgoing car. It's worth being precise here: Twin Motor Performance is a powertrain upgrade available within the Ultra trim, the same way a Black Edition is a styling package on the XC60 — it isn't a third trim level of its own.
Range and efficiency shift with wheel size and motor layout rather than landing on one clean number. Volvo's own marketing figures top out at 305 miles on the smaller 21-inch wheels, and step down from there — as low as 276 miles on the largest wheels paired with rear-wheel drive — so "up to" is the honest way to read any range figure on a spec sheet. The battery itself is a substantial 107 kWh pack, and the new 800-volt architecture lets it recover 10-80% charge in as fast as 22 minutes on a suitable DC fast charger. The standard NACS adapter is arguably the more relevant number for city owners: it opens Tesla's Supercharger network, more than 29,000 additional fast chargers, on top of the CCS network the EX90 already used.
What Ultra adds — and one real trade-off for 2026
Both trims get Volvo's full "Safety Cage" sensor suite — 8 cameras, 5 radars, 16 ultrasonic sensors — along with wireless Apple CarPlay (the opposite of Volvo's gas SUVs, which still use a wired connection), Google built-in with four years of the digital services package included, a Bose Premium sound system, and a head-up display, all standard from Plus. Ultra layers on an electrochromic panoramic roof that tints at the touch of a button, ventilated front seats, and front-seat massage. One change is worth knowing before test-driving: the 2026 EX90 dropped the forward-facing lidar sensor that was central to how the car was originally marketed, after Volvo ended its supplier relationship with Luminar. The remaining camera-radar-ultrasonic suite still delivers Volvo's standard active safety systems, but buyers who remember the EX90's original lidar pitch should know that specific feature, and its associated future software roadmap, is no longer part of the 2026 car as sold.
Choosing between Plus and Ultra
EX90 Plus
from $76,695 MSRP
The new Single Motor entry point, or Twin Motor AWD. Bose sound, HUD, and the full safety suite standard.
EX90 Ultra
from $84,345 MSRP
Twin Motor AWD standard, Twin Motor Performance (670 hp) available. Panoramic roof, ventilated seats, massage.
What Volvo Cars Brooklyn customers say
The dealership's Google Business Profile carries a 4.68-star average across more than 1,600 reviews, and the EX90 has been getting noticed on the showroom floor as Volvo's electric flagship comes into wider stock. One repeat customer wrote about a service visit earlier this year: "Great, friendly service... Highly recommend for sales and service! Edit: Came back again a few months later and service is still top notch. Nice to see the EX90 in person too!" It's a small line, but it captures something true about the car right now — a lot of shoppers are still getting their first close look at it in person, which is exactly what a showroom visit is for.
After the sale
Two more guides cover ownership. The EX90 service & repair guide walks through what maintaining an electric Volvo actually looks like, the two years of factory maintenance now included, and what Brooklyn's charging realities mean for a new EV owner. The pricing & leasing guide breaks down what an EX90 costs to drive off the lot in New York City, including where the federal EV tax credit stands for anyone who assumes it still applies.
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Volvo EX90?
A new 800-volt electrical architecture (up from 400V), a new Single Motor entry powertrain, and a meaningful power increase on both Twin Motor variants — Twin Motor rises to up to 442 hp and Twin Motor Performance jumps to 670 hp. The forward-facing lidar sensor from earlier EX90 model years was also removed. Exterior and interior design carry over from the EX90's original launch.
What's the difference between the Volvo XC90 and EX90?
The XC90 runs a B5 mild-hybrid or T8 plug-in-hybrid gas engine; the EX90 is fully electric with no engine at all. They share a three-row body style and much of the same safety technology, but they're separate models built on different platforms — not two versions of the same car.
What is the real-world range of the 2026 EX90?
Volvo's own figures range from 276 to 305 miles depending on wheel size and whether the build is rear-wheel-drive Single Motor or all-wheel-drive Twin Motor — the 21-inch wheel configurations post the strongest numbers. Treat any single quoted range as a best case, and confirm the exact figure for a specific build before ordering.
Is the 2026 Volvo EX90 a good car?
It's Volvo's most heavily updated electric model for the 2026 model year, with a genuinely stronger powertrain lineup and faster charging than the car it replaces. The lidar removal is a real change from the original pitch worth knowing about, but the rest of the safety suite, cargo capacity, and third-row flexibility remain strong for the segment.
Where can I see the EX90 in person?
Volvo Cars Brooklyn's new inventory keeps EX90 builds on the lot at 148 39th Street alongside the rest of Volvo's electric lineup, and the dealership's online buying tools handle financing, trade-in value, and paperwork for anyone who'd rather not deal with parking in Industry City on a Saturday.
See it, sit in it, then decide
An 800-volt charging curve and a wireless CarPlay connection are easy to describe and harder to feel from a spec sheet. Book a test drive at 148 39th Street, bring a real commute route, and let the car make its own case.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; actual selling price is set by the dealer. Range, charging, and MPGe figures are EPA/manufacturer estimates — real-world results vary with configuration, wheel size, weather, and driving conditions. Equipment, colors, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Volvo Cars Brooklyn. Complimentary maintenance terms per Volvo Car USA's published factory program. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Volvo Cars Brooklyn.