Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 rolls off the production line in South Carolina

Volvo’s first EX90 electric SUV rolls off assembly in SC

Volvo unveiled its flagship electric SUV in 2022, deemed “the safest vehicle it has ever produced.”

Although production was initially scheduled to begin at its plant outside Charleston, South Carolina, before the end of 2023, it was pushed back to ensure the model was up to standard.

Despite the delay, Volvo is making good on its promise of launching US production in mid-2024.

Volvo announced its first EX90 rolled off the assembly line in South Carolina Wednesday. The US-made electric SUV represents a “paradigm shift” for the Volvo brand with new tech, safety, and style.

“The fully electric Volvo EX90 is the start of a new era for Volvo Cars – a new era for safety, sustainability and human-centric technology,” CEO Jim Rowan said at the event.

Volvo said the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of the year. The electric SUV “reaffirms our position as a leader in the ongoing technology shift in the car industry,” according to Volvo.

Meet the newest US-made electric SUV

With its signature Scandinavian minimalist design, the EX90 is unmistakenly a Volvo vehicle. However, the electric SUV is loaded with the brand’s next-gen EV tech.

Volvo’s new flagship electric SUV is the brand’s largest yet. At 68.7″ tall, 77.3″ wide, and 198.3″ long, the Volvo EX90 will compete with top-selling luxury SUVs like the Rivian R1S (77″ H x 82″ W, 201″ L), BMW iX (67″ H x 77″ W x 195″ L), and the new Porsche Macan EV (64″ H x 76″ W x 188″ L).

With up to 67.6 cu ft cargo space and seven-seat options, the Volvo EX90 is built for the entire family with versatility and comfort.

Powered by Volvo’s latest software and connectivity, the interior is loaded with tech. The first thing you will notice is the massive 14.5″ infotainment screen with built-in Google. It also includes Android Auto and Google CarPlay support.

With a 111 kWh battery, the Volvo EX90 offers up to 300 miles range. It also includes fast charging (10% to 80%) in 30 minutes. For adventurers, the EX90 can tow up to 4,850 lbs.

Volvo’s new flagship EX90 electric SUV starts at $77,000 in the US. It’s available in Twin Motor and Performance variants with six—and seven-seat options.

The automaker revealed the EX90 will launch with the “world’s first” EV battery passport. Using blockchain tech, buyers can view key info about the EX90’s battery, such as its composition, where its materials are from, and its carbon footprint.

Volvo said the EV battery passport is designed to give buyers more transparency as the brand moves toward an all-electric future by 2030.

Buyers can scan a QR code inside the driver’s side door to view the passport information. Volvo said the new tech will be available on all its EVs, including the $35,000 EX30.

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