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Volvo EX90 vs Polestar 3

The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 are large premium electric SUVs built on shared technology. The EX90 is a three-row family SUV focused on safety and comfort, while the Polestar 3 is a two-row performance-oriented SUV aimed at drivers who value handling and design.

Range and charging are close due to shared platform roots. The EX90 delivers around 300 miles EPA depending on configuration, while the Polestar 3 reaches about 279 to 300 miles EPA depending on trim. Charging performance is similar, with both supporting up to about 250 kW DC fast charging and typical 10 to 80 percent times near 30 minutes under optimal conditions.

Volvo EX90 vs Polestar 3

Price positioning reflects their roles. The EX90 starts around the high 70,000 dollar range and rises with higher trims, while the Polestar 3 starts slightly higher due to its performance positioning. Market availability is expanding across North America and Europe for both models. This comparison helps you decide between a family-focused three-row SUV and a sport-oriented two-row premium EV.

Within Volvo Cars, the EX90 sits as the flagship above models like the Volvo EX30 and Volvo EX40. Under Polestar, the Polestar 3 joins the Polestar 2 and upcoming Polestar 4. Rivals include the Tesla Model X, BMW iX, and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

The Volvo EX90 offers three-row seating, strong safety systems with lidar integration, and a comfort-focused ride, but it is larger to maneuver and less performance-focused. The Polestar 3 delivers sharper handling, a more driver-focused setup, and a distinctive design, but it lacks a third row and carries a higher entry price.

QUICK VERDICT; Choose the Volvo EX90 if you need space, safety tech, and family usability. Choose the Polestar 3 if driving dynamics and design take priority over seating capacity.

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  Volvo EX90 Polestar 3
Price $84,000.00 $78,000.00
Our Rating 5.5 7.0
Brand Volvo POLESTAR
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Volvo EX90 Single Motor
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2023, July - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
2022, November 09 - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
2022, November 09 - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
2024, June 27 - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
2022, October 12 - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
2022, October 12 - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2023, July - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
Available to order. Released 2022, December - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
Available to order. Released 2022, December - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Available to order. Released 2024, July - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
Available to order. Released 2023, February - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
Available to order. Released 2023, February - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Country of origin Sweden Sweden
Base Price (USD) € 84,000 - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
$ 81,300 € 105,550 £ 96,200 - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
$ 86,300 € 110,650 £ 100,500 - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
$ 69,000 € 78,600 £ 69,900 - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
$ 73,400 € 88,600 £ 79,900 - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
$ 79,400 € 96,500 £ 85,500 - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 101 kWh usable, 104 kWh total - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
107 kWh usable, 111 kWh total - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
107 kWh usable, 111 kWh total - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
107 kWh usable, 111 kWh total
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion NMC (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-NMC 400V
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 360 mi WLTP - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
300 mi EPA (373 mi WLTP) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
300 mi EPA (367 mi WLTP) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
404 mi WLTP (350 mi EPA) - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
379 mi WLTP (315 mi EPA) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
348 mi WLTP (279 mi EPA) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Energy Consumption 320 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
336 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
340 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance

351 Wh/mi WLTP - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
372 Wh/mi WLTP - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 11 hrs
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 250 kW max, 0-80% in 30 min CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min
Additional Notes V2G
Plug-and-charge read

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) RWD 279 hp (205 kW) - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
AWD 408 hp (300 kW) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
AWD 510 hp (380 kW) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
RWD 299 hp (220 kW) - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
AWD 489 hp (360 kW) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
AWD 517 hp (380 kW) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Torque (Nm) 361 lb-ft (490 Nm) - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
568 lb-ft (770 Nm) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
671 lb-ft (910 Nm) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
490 Nm (361 lb-ft) - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
840 Nm (620 lb-ft) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
910 Nm (671 lb-ft) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 8.4 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
5.7 sec 0-60 mph (5.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
4.7 sec 0-60 mph (4.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
7.5 sec 0-60 mph (7.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
4.9 sec 0-60 mph (5 sec 0-62 mph) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 112 mph (180 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
130 mph (210 km/h) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
130 mph (210 km/h) - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Transmission / Drive Single-speed Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door SUV, 7 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture SPA2 SPA2
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 198.3 x 77.3 x 68.7 in (5037 x 1964 x 1744 mm) 4900 x 1968 x 1614 mm (192.9 x 77.5 x 63.5 in)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.29 Cd 0.296 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 117.5 in (2985 mm) 2985 mm (117.5 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 8.1 - 8.5 in (205 - 215 mm) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 5814 lb unladen, 7033 lb gross - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
EU: 6213 lb unladen, 7430 lb gross - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
EU: 6213 lb unladen, 7430 lb gross - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance

EU: 2584 kg unladen - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
EU: 2670 kg unladen - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance
Suspension (Front / Rear) Front double wishbone, rear integral link; Hydraulic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, dual chamber air suspension Front double wishbone, rear integral link, adaptive air suspension with active dampers
Wheel Size (inches) R21, R22 R21, R22
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 10.9 ft³, 67.6 ft³ max EU: 484 l, 1411 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) 1.3 ft³ 32 l
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 2646 lb braked - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 4850 lb braked - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 4850 lb braked - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Polestar 3 Long range Single motor
EU: 2200 kg braked - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor
EU: 2200 kg braked - Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Performance

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, 3rd row airbags 9 airbags: side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Radars and LIDAR, cameras, 16 sensors. Lane Keeping Aid, Road Sign Information, Rear Collision Warning, Driver Alert, Rear Auto Brake, Cross traffic alert with low speed auto brake, Pedestrian and cyclist steering avoidance, High Beam Assist, Assistance at risk of collision, Intersection autobrake 1 LiDAR, 5 radars, 5 cameras, 2 interior cameras, 12 sensors. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Collision avoidance (incl. cyclists and pedestrians), Collision warning at night, Lane Departure Warning, oncoming traffic collision avoidance, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, Post-Impact Braking

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
Roof Type Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed Panoramic glass roof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Park Assist
Additional Notes Three-zone air conditioning

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 14.5" touchscreen 14.5" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 8" 9"
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes, projector type Yes, projector type

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes Volvo EX90 Performance in USA has 370 kW power Also known as Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck EV
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
  Volvo EX90 Polestar 3

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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