Volvoâs EX90 SUV was supposed to usher in a new era of electrified dominance for the Chinese-owned, Swedish designed automaker. Instead, the three-row SUV has been plagued by problems from the very start, including blank infotainment screens, faulty climate controls, driver assist failures, and the noticeable lack of a working lidar sensors.
Now, the EX90 is getting a fresh coat of paint, and the automaker is promising a much improved experience. In addition to a new 800-volt architecture for improved charging, the EX90 now sports a computer powered by Nvidiaâs Drive AGX Orin system-on-a-chip. This computer upgrade will enable ânew and improved safety, collision avoidance, and driver support features,â Volvo now claims.
Volvo is also bringing a host of new features to the EX90 centered around safety. Chief among them is Emergency Stop Assist, in which the car will come to a controlled stop in its lane if the driver fails to respond to a series of warnings. Volvo envisions this working in situations where a driver has a medical emergency and can no longer control the vehicle.
The news of the upgraded EX90 comes as Volvo is staking its future on a 50 percent volume increase over the next five years, anchored by a $1.3 billion investment in its factory in Charleston, South Carolina. Volvo plans on producing its XC60 mild and plug-in hybrids at the factory, as well as a new, unnamed ânext-generation hybrid modelâ by 2030. (No word on the upcoming all-electric EX60 mid-sized electric crossover, which will be formally revealed on January 21, 2026.)
Volvo will have its work cut out for it. In August, the automaker only sold 49,273 cars globally, a 14 percent drop year-over-year and the lowest volume so far in 2025.
It’s great to see Volvo focusing on software improvements for the EX90 SUV. Addressing bugs is essential for enhancing user experience, and it’s exciting to think about what this means for the future of electrified vehicles. Looking forward to seeing how these changes unfold!
Absolutely, it’s crucial for Volvo to ensure a smooth user experience. Software stability will not only enhance performance but also build trust in their electric vehicles. It’ll be interesting to see how these updates impact overall customer satisfaction in the long run.
You’re right, user experience is key for customer satisfaction. It will be interesting to see how these software improvements impact not just the EX90, but also future models as Volvo continues to innovate in the electric vehicle space.
Absolutely, user experience is crucial! Iâm also curious to see how Volvo plans to address these software bugs in future updates, as effective communication with customers about improvements could really enhance their loyalty.