It’s been almost two years since Volvo unveiled the EX90, but it’s finally going into production. The first electric SUV, finished in Denim Blue, has rolled off the assembly line at the automaker’s factory in Charleston, South Carolina, and is destined for a U.S. customer later this year when the company begins operations in the second half of 2024 to deliver.
Volvo would start delivering the EV in early 2024. However, the company had to delay the launch of the SUV to fix some remaining software issues, an issue that has plagued several automakers and delayed a handful of new car launches.
The EX90 debuted in November 2022 as the brand’s new three-row electric flagship, complementing the petrol-powered XC90 already in Volvo’s range. It rides on a new platform with a 111.0 kilowatt-hour battery, with the Twin Motor Performance trim delivering 509 horsepower and 671 pound-feet of torque. A sprint to 100 kilometers per hour takes 4.7 seconds.
The entry-level Twin Motor trim, which starts at $77,990 (price includes the $1,295 destination charge), produces 402 hp and 568 lb-ft of twist. It takes an extra second to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
The automaker has also equipped the EV with sensors and technology and claims it is the safest Volvo model ever. The car features an external 360-degree camera, five radar sensors and sixteen ultrasonic sensors, all designed to help the vehicle see the world around it and make the driver react faster. Inside, a 14.5-inch center infotainment screen features built-in Google apps and services.
Volvo produces the EX90 alongside the S60 sedan. The company’s factory can build up to 150,000 cars per year, which is part of the company’s strategy to sell 600,000 electric cars by 2025.