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Volvo Car USA today announced details of its 2026 fully electric lineup with upgrades to the 2026 Volvo EX90, as well as the arrival of the EX30 Cross Country and Single Motor variants for U.S. customers.*
“The 2026 EX90 has a new 800-volt electrical architecture that delivers faster, more efficient charging**- adding up to 155 miles of range in just 10 minutes at a compatible 800-volt charging station. This figure is the typical time to charge from 10 to 80 % at a 153kW DC fast charging station (CCS2). Figures are preliminary and derived from estimates and calculations performed for the Volvo EX30,” Volvo Cars said.
“Every EX90 also gains a more powerful dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based core computer that enables advanced safety and driver-assist features. With 500 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of computing power, Volvo Cars is able to push safety and performance further through data, software, and AI. New capabilities include connected safety alerts for slippery roads and hazards, expanded automatic emergency steering in darkness, and Emergency Stop Assist with integrated automatic e-call, which can bring the car to a controlled stop and automatically contact emergency services if the driver is unresponsive. And this upgrade is not limited to the 2026 EX90: owners of the 2025 EX90 will also receive this upgrade at no charge in the coming months,” Volvo Cars claimed. The 2026 EX90 Twin Motor Performance, with 670 hp, is now the most powerful Volvo car ever offered.
“Building on last year’s introduction of the 422-hp EX30 Twin Motor Performance to the United States, Volvo is now adding the EX30 Single Motor, offered in Plus equipment level with a starting MSRP of $38,950. This addition provides a wider range of choices for EX30 buyers and helps make fully electric mobility and Volvo Cars’ safety more accessible. The Single Motor version offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 261miles** and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 28 minutes,** delivering efficient performance for everyday driving. The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest SUV to date, and it’s been designed with a focus on keeping its carbon footprint to a minimum across the car’s complete lifecycle. In addition to zero tailpipe emissions, the EX30 also features a variety of recycled and renewable materials throughout its cleverly designed interior,” Volvo cars said.
The Chinese owned*** automaker’s new fully electric EX30 Cross Country has higher ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and optional18-inch all-terrain accessory tires. “It’s engineered to move effortlessly from city streets to snowy trails and rugged backroads. The battery can charge from 10 to 80 % in as little as 27 minutes making it easy to stay on the move wherever the journey leads.** Its distinctive design details highlight its go-anywhere spirit. Chunky skid plates, extended wheel arches, and a dark front shield—adorned with an artistic map of Sweden’s Kebnekaise mountain range—underscore its rugged character while maintaining Volvo’s signature comfort and safety. The EX30 Cross Country will be available only as the Twin Motor Ultra model with a starting MSRP of $48,150,” Volvo Cars said.
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- Charging times can vary and depend on various factors such as outdoor temperature, battery condition and car condition. Our charging time was based on testing at 350 kW charging facilities.
- Single Motor EX30: EPA-estimated range of up to 261 miles (MPGe: 127 city/ 104 highway/ 116 combined).
- Twin Motor Performance EX30: EPA-estimated range of up to 253 miles (MPGe: 116 city/ 100 highway/ 109 combined).
- Cross Country Twin Motor Performance EX30: EPA-estimated range of up to 227 miles (MPGe: 106 city/ 92 highway/ 99 combined).
- All ranges represent when the battery is fully charged and under ideal driving conditions. Ranges are for models equipped with 19-inch wheels. Your range and MPGe will vary for many reasons, including but not limited to, driving conditions, how and where you drive, how you maintain your vehicle, battery-package/condition, and other factors. Visit https://fueleconomy.gov for further information, but please note information on the Twin Motor Performance models may not be published yet.
***Volvo Cars is a subsidiary of Geely Holding, which owns ~78.7% of the company’s outstanding shares. Geely Holding, a Chinese multinational enterprise, bought Volvo from Ford Motor in 2010 after years of cultural clashes between American Ford and Swedish Volvo employees and senior managers – AutoCrat.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
First Look -Volvo Car USA 2026 EV Lineup
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Volvo Car USA today announced details of its 2026 fully electric lineup with upgrades to the 2026 Volvo EX90, as well as the arrival of the EX30 Cross Country and Single Motor variants for U.S. customers.*
“The 2026 EX90 has a new 800-volt electrical architecture that delivers faster, more efficient charging**- adding up to 155 miles of range in just 10 minutes at a compatible 800-volt charging station. This figure is the typical time to charge from 10 to 80 % at a 153kW DC fast charging station (CCS2). Figures are preliminary and derived from estimates and calculations performed for the Volvo EX30,” Volvo Cars said.
“Every EX90 also gains a more powerful dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based core computer that enables advanced safety and driver-assist features. With 500 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of computing power, Volvo Cars is able to push safety and performance further through data, software, and AI. New capabilities include connected safety alerts for slippery roads and hazards, expanded automatic emergency steering in darkness, and Emergency Stop Assist with integrated automatic e-call, which can bring the car to a controlled stop and automatically contact emergency services if the driver is unresponsive. And this upgrade is not limited to the 2026 EX90: owners of the 2025 EX90 will also receive this upgrade at no charge in the coming months,” Volvo Cars claimed. The 2026 EX90 Twin Motor Performance, with 670 hp, is now the most powerful Volvo car ever offered.
“Building on last year’s introduction of the 422-hp EX30 Twin Motor Performance to the United States, Volvo is now adding the EX30 Single Motor, offered in Plus equipment level with a starting MSRP of $38,950. This addition provides a wider range of choices for EX30 buyers and helps make fully electric mobility and Volvo Cars’ safety more accessible. The Single Motor version offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 261miles** and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 28 minutes,** delivering efficient performance for everyday driving. The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest SUV to date, and it’s been designed with a focus on keeping its carbon footprint to a minimum across the car’s complete lifecycle. In addition to zero tailpipe emissions, the EX30 also features a variety of recycled and renewable materials throughout its cleverly designed interior,” Volvo cars said.
The Chinese owned*** automaker’s new fully electric EX30 Cross Country has higher ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and optional18-inch all-terrain accessory tires. “It’s engineered to move effortlessly from city streets to snowy trails and rugged backroads. The battery can charge from 10 to 80 % in as little as 27 minutes making it easy to stay on the move wherever the journey leads.** Its distinctive design details highlight its go-anywhere spirit. Chunky skid plates, extended wheel arches, and a dark front shield—adorned with an artistic map of Sweden’s Kebnekaise mountain range—underscore its rugged character while maintaining Volvo’s signature comfort and safety. The EX30 Cross Country will be available only as the Twin Motor Ultra model with a starting MSRP of $48,150,” Volvo Cars said.
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**Inevitable Volvo Car Footnotes
***Volvo Cars is a subsidiary of Geely Holding, which owns ~78.7% of the company’s outstanding shares. Geely Holding, a Chinese multinational enterprise, bought Volvo from Ford Motor in 2010 after years of cultural clashes between American Ford and Swedish Volvo employees and senior managers – AutoCrat.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.