Head-to-head
Volvo EX40 vs Volvo EX90
At $69,990 the Volvo EX40 undercuts the Volvo EX90 by $49,910 (42%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Volvo EX40
The rebadged XC40 Recharge — Volvo dropped the petrol versions for this generation and reframed the EV as the EX40. RWD single-motor for the long-range variant; AWD twin-motor for performance.
- From
- $69,990
- Range
- 532 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
Option B · SUV
Volvo EX90
Volvo's seven-seat electric flagship — the EX90 sits at the top of the EV range with a 111 kWh battery, 250 kW DC charging, and a cabin pitched directly at the Mercedes EQS SUV and BMW iX.
- From
- $119,900
- Range
- 570 km
- Battery
- 111 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Volvo EX40 and Volvo EX90, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Battery · advantage Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 carries a 29.0 kWh larger battery (111 vs 82 kWh).
- 2
Price · advantage Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 undercuts the Volvo EX90 by $49,910 (42%) on starting price.
- 3
Power · advantage Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 puts down 125 kW more (300 vs 175 kW).
- 4
Range · advantage Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 goes 38 km further on a charge (570 vs 532 km WLTP).
- 5
DC charging · advantage Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 accepts 45 kW more DC peak charging (250 vs 205 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Volvo EX40 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $49,910
Where the Volvo EX90 wins
- ▸ 38 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (5.9s vs 7.3s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (250 kW vs 205 kW)
Volvo EX40
What we like
- ✓ 532 km WLTP range in single-motor RWD form
- ✓ Premium Volvo cabin and safety reputation
- ✓ Fast 205 kW DC charging peak
What we don't
- ✕ Three-year vehicle warranty is short for the price
- ✕ Battery warranty distance only 100,000 km
- ✕ Cabin styling unchanged from earlier XC40 Recharge
Volvo EX90
What we like
- ✓ True 7-seat practicality with EV powertrain
- ✓ Strong 250 kW DC charging peak
- ✓ Latest Volvo safety and driver assist tech
What we don't
- ✕ Three-year vehicle warranty trails Kia EV9
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight (2.8t+) hurts efficiency
- ✕ Premium pricing limits cross-shop pool
Frequently asked: Volvo EX40 vs Volvo EX90
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Volvo EX40 or the Volvo EX90?
- The Volvo EX40 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $69,990 versus $119,900 for the Volvo EX90, a $49,910 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Volvo EX90 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 570 km, 38 km further than the Volvo EX40's 532 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Volvo EX90 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 250 kW versus 205 kW for the Volvo EX40. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Volvo EX90 does 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds — 1.4 s quicker than the Volvo EX40's 7.3 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Volvo EX40 better value than the Volvo EX90?
- On paper the Volvo EX40 is $49,910 cheaper, but trails the Volvo EX90 on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the Volvo EX90 is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Volvo EX40
if…
- ✓ you want to save $49,910 on the sticker
- ✓ you regularly load it up (87 L more boot)
- ✓ you match the profile: premium-brand buyers
Choose the
Volvo EX90
if…
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: large families
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.