2027 Volvo EX90 Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
55
out of 100
C+
#122 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability67
25% of overall
Efficiency58
25% of overall
Economics48
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability67/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation2.0% / yr 40

Segment default (2.0%/yr) — no measured curve yet.

Efficiency58/100

EPA efficiency2.86 mi/kWh 50

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range276 mi 50

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed86 mi / 10 min 82

Peak 250 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics48/100

Energy cost per mile8.1¢/mi 50

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,073/yr 58

Against the Volvo XC90 (23 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$282/yr 28

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$16.76 / 100 mi 50

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
8.1¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$972
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,073/yr
Fast-charge speed
86 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$282
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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