Peter Lyon
October 8, 2025
Volvo Cars USA yesterday announced details of its 2026 fully electric lineup, highlighted by major upgrades to the EX90 as well as the arrival of the EX30 Cross Country and Single Motor variants for U.S. customers.
2026 brings major updates to the flagship Volvo EX90
Volvo Cars is introducing new upgrades and options for the EX90, including a 800-volt electrical architecture that enables faster, more efficient charging—enabling up to 155 miles of range in just 10 minutes at a compatible 800-volt charging station.
Every EX90 also gains a more powerful dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based core computer that enables advanced safety and driver-assist features. With 500 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of computing power, Volvo Cars can push safety and performance further through data, software, and AI. New capabilities include connected safety alerts for slippery roads and hazards, expanded automatic emergency steering in darkness, and Emergency Stop Assist with integrated automatic e-call, which can bring the car to a controlled stop and automatically contact emergency services if the driver is unresponsive. And this upgrade is not limited to the 2026 EX90: owners of the 2025 EX90 will also receive this upgrade at no charge in the coming months.
More power and more options are also coming to the EX90 for the 2026 model year. The addition of the EX90 Single Motor expands the range of powertrain options, while the Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance both gain more power. The 2026 EX90 Twin Motor Performance, with 670-hp, is now the most powerful Volvo car ever offered.
The 2025 World Luxury Car of the Year winner also adds an available electrochromic panoramic roof with adjustable tint and a new ventilated Nappa leather upholstery option available in three colors: Cardamom, Dawn, and Charcoal.
Volvo EX30 Single Motor arrives in the United States
Building on last year’s introduction of the 422-hp EX30 Twin Motor Performance to the United States, Volvo is now adding the EX30 Single Motor, offered in Plus equipment level with a starting MSRP of $38,950. This addition provides a wider range of choices for EX30 buyers and helps make fully electric mobility and Volvo Cars’ safety more accessible.
The Single Motor version offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 261miles** and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 28 minutes***, delivering efficient performance for everyday driving.
The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest SUV to date, and it’s been designed with a focus on keeping its carbon footprint to a minimum across the car’s complete lifecycle. In addition to zero tailpipe emissions, the EX30 also features a variety of recycled and renewable materials throughout its cleverly designed interior.
EX30 Cross Country takes electrification from city to trail
The Swedish automaker’s new fully electric EX30 Cross Country gets higher ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and available 18-inch all-terrain accessory tires, while being engineered to handle city streets, snowy trails and rugged backroads. The battery can charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 27 minutes, making it easy to stay on the move.
Its distinctive design employs chunky skid plates, extended wheel arches, and a dark front shield—adorned with an artistic map of Sweden’s Kebnekaise mountain range. The EX30 Cross Country will be available only as the Twin Motor Ultra model with a starting MSRP of $48,150.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
Volvo boasts some of the smartest-looking design features currently available, and these models exemplify that fact. The EX30 has already won several awards, including the 2023 Popular Science Best of What’s New, 2024 World Urban Car of the Year and the prestigious Red Dot award: Best of the Best Product Design 2024.
