2025 Volvo EX90 Arrives in Southeast Asia: Is the World’s Best Electric SUV?
Meet the brand-new 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV launched in Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand! Learn about specs, prices, features, safety, range, and why it may be the wisest family EV in Southeast Asia.
A Scandinavian Knight in Shining Aluminum
One hot day in Kuala Lumpur, a father wrestled with a tantrum-throwing toddler, three shopping bags, and a heatwave that caused the pavement to boil. And then, like a Royal Barge Vasaorden, the Volvo EX90 appeared—quiet, hygienic, and here to save the modern family from the mess of internal combustion.
Here comes the future. And it smells like vegan leather and takes 30 minutes to charge.
A Brief History: Safety as Heritage, Not Marketing
It all began with the simple idea in 1927: “Cars are driven by people. The lead philosophy must always be safety.”
Now, in 2025, that vision has come to life in the form of a lidar-tipped, radar-scanned, AI-enabled electric SUV that doesn’t just prevent accidents, but predicts them. With the EX90, Volvo is not merely playing catch-up with Tesla, Mercedes, or BMW—it’s quietly constructing the future of intelligent, safe, and sustainable motoring.
The EX90 is the initial vehicle based on Volvo’s new SPA2 EV platform, the beginning of a generation of software-upgradable cars—updates get better over time, sensors are smarter than a typical smartphone.
Interior and Features: Scandinavian Airbnb. On Wheels
Slide in and you’re met with. tranquility. This is not an SUV interior. It’s a Swedish zen temple.
Spartan dashboard with a 14.5″ Google-built touchscreen
No physical controls – only glass, wood, reclaimed textiles, and swagger
Seven comfortable seats with fold-down flexibility and elbow room
Panoramic glass ceiling that makes Bangkok’s skyline your ceiling
And yes, the third row is indeed functional. (Shut it, luxury competitors.)
The Google Assistant integration of the EX90 allows you to tell it to “navigate to nearest char kway teow” or “set cabin to 21°C” without even raising a finger. It even identifies when you are drowsy. (Your ex never picked up on it.)
Performance: Whisper-Quiet, Thunder-Quick
Don’t be deceived by its soft face—the EX90 has motion.
Twin Motor AWD
402 hp and 770 Nm makes 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
Performance AWD
510 hp and 910 Nm makes 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
Top speed: Electronically capped at 180 km/h (since Volvo is concerned about your soul)
Its 111 kWh battery provides up to 600 km (WLTP) range—ideal for a two-way trip from KL to Penang with power to spare. The regenerative braking system is also intuitive, as if the car is just reading your mind.
Charging?
DC Fast Charging (250 kW): 10–80% in 30 mins
AC Wallbox: 11kW overnight charge
Bidirectional Charging Ready: Power your tent, tools, or home during outages
Try doing that with a petrol tank.
Safety: Lidar Eyes and a Watchful Heart
This isn’t just the safest Volvo ever built—it’s probably the safest car in the world. Period.
Lidar system can detect obstacles up to 250 meters—even in darkness or rain
360° radar + 8 cameras + 16 ultrasonic sensors
Driver monitoring: Fatigue, distraction, even your micro-naps are detected
Interior radar: No child or pet is ever left behind.
From rear collision mitigation to intersection assist, it’s like driving with a guardian angel who went to engineering school.
Capabilities: Made for Chaos, Built for Calm
The EX90 is more than just a luxury cruiser. It’s a capable family warrior.
All-wheel drive + air suspension: Gliding in Singapore, brawny in Sarawak
7 seats for daily school runs, balik kampung jaunts, or road-tripping with the in-laws
Towing capacity: 2,200 kg (yes, it can tow your fishing boat or jet ski)
Frunk + folding seats: Grocery trip? Camping adventure? IKEA shopping? All taken care of.
It’s made to handle actual Southeast Asian life, not just shiny European magazines.
Pricing and Availability: Exclusivity With a Plug
Singapore
From SGD 175,000 (excluding COE)
Pre-orders open June 2025, first deliveries Q4 2025
Malaysia
From RM 440,000
Thailand
From THB 4.2M
Qualifies for government EV incentives; local CKD production in 2026 hinted
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Groundbreaking safety tech (lidar, cabin radar)
Lovely Scandinavian interior & 7 real seats
Solid EV range + speedy charging
Google infotainment, OTA updates
Quiet, fast, family-friendly
Cons:
Not inexpensive (but it’s a Volvo flagship)
Big footprint on busy city roads
Some high-end features may cost more
Charging infrastructure still rolling out in the country
Overall Verdict: Not Just Another EV—A Living, Breathing Volvo
The 2025 Volvo EX90 does not boast. It does not brag. It just protects, adjusts, and enables. It’s for the parent, the professional, the tech enthusiast, and the tree-hugger—all in one beautiful EV.
In an era of digital clutter and automotive excess, the EX90 communicates in a language only Volvo actually speaks: Safety, simplicity, and soul.
If you’re in Southeast Asia and buying a flagship electric SUV—this could be the best decision you’ll ever make.
FAQ
Q: Is the EX90 fully electric?
Yes, 100% electric. No hybrids. No engines. No emissions.
Q: Is it a real 7-seater?
Indeed. Adults accommodate in the third row. Tested and certified.
Q: How long is the charging time?
Fast charge (250kW): 10–80% in 30 minutes. AC wallbox: overnight full.
Q: Does it drive itself?
Not yet, but hardware-ready for Level 4 autonomy.
Q: How do I book it?
Through official Volvo SEA websites and authorized dealers in SG, MY & TH from June 2025.
