Volvo confirmed Wednesday that production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV for the US market is currently underway in Charleston, South Carolina.
Launched in November 2022, the EX90 was originally scheduled for first deliveries in early 2024, but it was delayed due to software issues. Volvo now plans to deliver the first cars to US customers in the second half of this year.
The EX90 is produced alongside the Volvo S60 sedan (available with gasoline and plug-in hybrid powertrains) at the South Carolina plant, which opened in 2018 as Volvo’s first manufacturing facility in the United States. . According to Volvo, they have the capacity to produce up to 150,000 cars per year and will soon add more Polestar 3 electric SUV shares platform with EX90.
Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 begins in South Carolina
US versions of the EX90 start at $77,990 for the seven-passenger model, while the six-passenger model with second-row captain’s chairs starts at $78,490 (both prices include a destination charge of 1,295 USD). That means at least some of the lineup is likely to land below the federal EV tax credit price limit of $80,000.
Volvo previously confirmed two performance levels, both with dual-motor all-wheel drive. According to Volvo, the Twin Motor specs produce 402 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque and will hit 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. For an additional $5,000, Twin Motor Performance increases output to 496 horsepower and 671 lb-ft, and can accelerate to 60 mph in a Volvo-estimated time of 4.7 seconds.
Volvo has mentioned up to 300 miles of range from the 111 kWh battery pack, but there’s no official EPA confirmation yet. The automaker has also clarified that all EX90 models destined for the US market will include a heat pump and hardware for two-way charging. The highest DC fast charging speed is 250 kw, reaching 10-80% in about 30 minutes.
Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 begins in South Carolina
The Charleston plant isn’t the only electric vehicle manufacturing site planned in South Carolina. Volkswagen Group’s new Scout Motors brand plans to produce electric vehicles at a new factory near the state capital of Columbia within the next few years. Scout will build rugged electric vehicles inspired by the classic International Harvester Scout, including one The SUV is worth $40,000.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Volvo EX30 is also coming to the US — with Base price $36,245. Volvo planned to produce the EX30 in China for the US, which could be complicated by the Biden administration’s new tariffs.
