Volvo EX90 assessed: CarExpert rates the seven-seat electric flagship amid 2027 price cut

Review signal: quiet, refined, but heavy

CarExpert's verdict on the Volvo EX90 is a converted rating of 'Very Good', described by the outlet as a well-rounded car that is enjoyable to drive and easy to recommend. Reviewer James Wong's assessment, as published by CarExpert in a 2025 review of the model, found the all-electric seven-seat SUV stays true to Volvo's hallmarks and should carve out a very niche part of the new car market. ¹

The outlet's road-test findings credit the EX90 with an incredibly quiet and refined drive, seven seats that remain a rarity in the EV space, and good performance and range. Its recorded criticisms are substantial: CarExpert's review notes the vehicle weighs nearly 3.0 tonnes, has a busy primary ride and a touch-heavy interior. Both the James Wong and Paul Maric CarExpert reviews are timestamped roughly two years ago, indicating 2025-era driving impressions that predate the current 2027 range structure and pricing, so readers should weigh them against the latest line-up. These are CarExpert's findings, not DriveAgent testing. ¹

CarExpert also lists a separate 2025 Volvo EX90 review by Paul Maric, in which the outlet frames the EX90 as Volvo's bid to sway family buyers away from internal-combustion cars as the brand goes all-electric. ¹

Australian pricing and the 2027 single-motor entry point

According to CarExpert, Volvo is switching to a single-motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain for the entry-level EX90 variant in Australia, slashing the base price significantly; the outlet's William Stopford reported the 2027 EX90 EV base price is cut by $18,000. The cheapest variant, the Plus, is now listed from $114,709 drive-away, down from the 2026 Plus figure of $133,721 shown in the same CarExpert listings. ¹

CarExpert's pricing pages list the Australian EX90 range at $114,709 to $144,109 drive-away, spanning the Plus and Ultra grades. The displayed drive-away figures include delivery charges, registration, number plates and applicable road taxes based on a Sydney location, and vary between states and territories; they are not manufacturer list prices excluding on-road costs. The most powerful variant is the Ultra, quoted by CarExpert at 500 kW and 870 Nm, while the 2027 build listings show 245 kW for the rear-drive Plus and 330 kW for a mid-grade all-wheel-drive option. ¹

Specifications: battery, charging and towing

CarExpert's specification data, powered by JATO Dynamics, shows the Australian EX90 range with maximum battery capacities of 92 to 106 kWh depending on variant, 11 kW AC charging and up to 250 kW DC fast charging. A single-speed automatic transmission drives either the rear wheels or all four wheels. These are range-level figures across variants; CarExpert's pages do not state gross versus usable capacity or the associated range test cycle, so those values cannot be quoted. ¹

On capability, CarExpert lists braked towing capacity of 1500 kg to 2200 kg across the range, with the Ultra offering the 2200 kg maximum, a gross vehicle weight of 3200 to 3390 kg, an 18.8-degree approach angle, 19.9-degree departure angle and 216 mm unladen ground clearance. Boot space is listed at 384 to 689 litres depending on configuration. CarExpert's FAQ notes the EX90 is manufactured in different countries depending on variant, which it says may be Belgium or the USA, before being shipped to Australia. ¹

Dimensions

CarExpert lists the following dimensions for the base Australian EX90: overall length 5037 mm; overall width 1964 mm (2113 mm including mirrors, the only width basis the outlet states for the mirror-inclusive figure); overall height 1747 mm; wheelbase 2985 mm; and a turning circle of 11,800 mm. The outlet notes its comparison-table dimensions show minimum and maximum values across all variants. ¹

Awards and model history

The EX90 won the 2026 CarExpert Choice award for Best Luxury EV. That is an accolade awarded by CarExpert itself, and the outlet's citation described the vehicle as elegantly styled, comfortable to drive and practical inside, making it a sensible yet desirable EV option. CarExpert also named it among its best electric cars for families in 2026. ¹

The model's Australian history, as tracked in CarExpert's news archive, includes the original 2024 reveal of the electric seven-seat SUV, confirmation that the 2024 EX90 was coming to Australia, and reported production delays shared with the Polestar 3 around three years ago. More recently, CarExpert reported in 2026 the switch to the single-motor rear-drive entry variant that underpins the reduced 2027 base price. Older launch material provides context only; the current pricing and range structure above reflects the latest position in CarExpert's listings. ¹

DriveAgent has not independently verified these specifications or driven the EX90. The assessment above combines CarExpert's published pricing, specification data and attributed road-test findings, and Australian availability is established through those listings; readers considering an EX90 should confirm current drive-away pricing for their own state, as CarExpert notes its figures are subject to change. ¹