Volvo Addressed Some of the EX90's Biggest Flaws for 2026

by Chris Teague

Published: September 23rd, 2025

volvo addressed some of the ex90 s biggest flaws for 2026

The Volvo EX90 arrived for the 2025 model year, but it had a bruising debut, with software glitches and other problems leading to lawsuits and customer complaints. Volvo took the issues to heart, and for 2026, the EX90 received a range of upgrades that will hopefully set it on the right track.

The EX90’s most notable improvement was the shift from a 400- to an 800-volt electrical architecture, a significant upgrade that cuts charging times. The 2026 SUV should be able to recover 155 miles of range in 10 minutes, compared to the previous model’s 30-minute 10-80 percent charging time.

Volvo also revised the EX90’s infotainment tech, giving it a more powerful Nvidia processor and different software. The hardware can support advanced driver-assistance technologies, and Nvidia said it will eventually be able to manage Level 5 autonomous driving systems.

Other upgrades include a new road hazard alert system that delivers real-time notifications, and a new emergency stop feature that can stop the SUV if the driver becomes unresponsive. Volvo also improved the automatic emergency steering system, giving it after-dark capabilities.

These changes should address the EX90’s biggest issues, but it’s still unclear if the updates will motivate more buyers. The SUV is exceedingly expensive, and recent tariff changes haven’t helped its cause.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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MaintenanceCosts on Sep 23, 2025

I had a reservation for a 2025 EX90 and after seeing that they're going to 800V so quickly I'm very glad I didn't follow through on it.

Wife loves the looks, especially outside, and this latest version may still find a home in our garage someday.

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Sobhuza Trooper on Sep 23, 2025

Would any of the EX90's Biggest Flaws include the fact that it's an EV?

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- Jkross22 on Sep 24, 2025
  
  there are 81k other reasons why it's having problems.
  
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- Big Oil on Sep 26, 2025
  
  The future is scary!
  
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