2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (21 Inch Wheels) Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
50
out of 100
C
#138 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability67
25% of overall
Efficiency58
25% of overall
Economics38
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 efficiency2.56 mi/kWh 37

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

EPA range310 mi 81

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

Fast-charge speed77 mi / 10 min 78

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

Economics38/100

Energy cost per mile9.0¢/mi 37

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

Fuel savings vs gas rival$960/yr 48

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$18.71 / 100 mi 37

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

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
9.0¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,085
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$960/yr
Fast-charge speed
77 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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