Volvo EX90 review AND range test! How far can this electric SUV go on a full charge? | What Car?

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- The EX90 is a massive, fully electric SUV with a huge range and seven seats.
- It is Volvo's safest car ever.
- It is built on the same platform as the Polestar 3 and shares batteries and electric motors.
- It is comparable to the Volvo XC90, but is built on a different platform.
- It will compete with a similar fully-electric, seven seat SUV like the Mercedes EQS SUV.
- Styling has a recognizable XC90 silhouette.
- The car features Thor's Hammer headlights with pixel LED, flush door handles, and 22-inch alloy wheels.
- It feels massive and luxurious inside with a 14.5-inch touchscreen entertainment system developed by Google.
- 9-inch digital driver display and a heads-up display.
- Lacks many physical buttons, with almost everything controlled through a touchscreen.
- Includes a nicely padded armrest, very deep cubby hole, and wireless phone charging in the front.
- Middle row is fine for adults and includes an in-built booster seat.
- The third row does not have isofix mounts but is good for children.
- Stylingwise, the EX90 is more luxurious than the Polestar 3, which costs less.
- The lidarr is meant to avoid collision situations and contributes to the cruise control and safety functions.
- It is very heavy at 2.7 tons and over 5 meters long.
- The twin motor gets 402BHP and the top speed is 112mph.
- Top 100% at the start of the range test was 290 miles.
- In test drove 305, 32 kwh/100 mi for the average consumption.
- After driving around 100 miles, an overnight stop without charging was needed to finish the range test.
- The real-world range test, driving from full to almost empty, resulted in 300 miles of driving range. The vehicle is expected to travel up to 374 miles fully charged.
- First models to reach customers will lack planned tech features due to ongoing software issues and to future-proof the car.
- The two versions have an 111 kilowatt battery and a 107 useable capacity.
- Charges fast, from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes using a 250-kilowatt charger, but takes 16 hours to get a full charge at 7-kilowatt wall box at home.
- Volvo offers a bidirectional system for powering the home with the car.
- Refinement, driving experience, comfort, and spaciousness are strong points.
- Overall, is a practical and luxurious SUV, comfortable and quiet on the road, and offers an impressive real world range.

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