2026 Volvo EX90 Ultra: Boston Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 EX90 Ultra

The 2026 Volvo EX90 Ultra starts at $84,345 MSRP before a $1,395 destination charge and adds an electrochromic panoramic roof, ventilated and massaging front seats, and a longer standard-equipment list on top of everything the Plus trim already includes. Ultra is also the only trim where Twin Motor Performance is offered: a 670-horsepower, all-wheel-drive powertrain that runs 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, a substantial jump from the prior model year's 510-horsepower flagship. Standard Twin Motor (up to 442 hp) remains available on Ultra for buyers who want the trim's luxury content without the performance premium. Every Ultra configures for six or seven seats. It's on the floor at Boston Volvo Cars, 61 N Beacon Street, Allston.

Plus features, plus a genuine step up

Ultra keeps everything the Plus trim covers and layers on the parts of the EX90 that read as flagship rather than well-equipped: an electrochromic panoramic roof that tints on command instead of relying on a manual shade, ventilated front seats for the handful of humid Boston summer days that actually call for them, and front-seat massage for the long haul up to a ski house or down to the Cape. It's the trim Volvo built for buyers who already know they want the EX90 and are deciding how much of the top of the range to take home.

Interior layout carries over from Plus, including the choice between 6- and 7-seat configurations, and the cargo numbers don't change either: up to 85.3 cubic feet with the rear rows folded, plus the 2.5-cubic-foot front storage compartment. What changes is the finish level around all of it, and for the 2026 model year specifically, the wool-blend interior option — available only with the 6-seat layout, per Volvo's own configurator note.

The only door to Twin Motor Performance

Ultra is the sole path to the EX90's 670-horsepower Twin Motor Performance powertrain, and the number is worth sitting with: the prior model year's flagship topped out at 510 horsepower, so this is one of the larger single-year power jumps anywhere in Volvo's current lineup. Zero to 60 lands at 4.0 seconds in a three-row SUV that can also carry seven people and their luggage, which is not a combination most buyers expect from a Swedish safety brand. Standard Twin Motor (up to 442 hp, 5.3 seconds to 60) is still offered on Ultra for buyers who want the trim's cabin upgrades without paying for the performance ceiling; Twin Motor Performance is an option within Ultra, not a requirement of it.

Charging behavior doesn't change with the power upgrade. Every Ultra runs the EX90's 800-volt architecture, so a DC fast charge from 10-80% takes as little as 22 minutes on either Twin Motor configuration, and the standard NACS adapter opens the same 29,000-plus additional fast chargers, Tesla's Supercharger network included, that the rest of the lineup gets.

What Ultra-level service looks like here

Buyers stepping up to a flagship trim tend to ask about the buying experience as much as the spec sheet, and Boston Volvo Cars's reviews back up the premium: a buyer choosing between colors and holding out for the right fit on a fully electric Volvo wrote, "What I found particularly refreshing was how concerned Chris was about my not 'settling' for anything I didn't love... Then, the test drive sealed the deal. The car drove like a DREAM and Chris talked me through all the amazing features." [The reviewer describes a different fully electric Volvo model purchased at this store; the patience and product knowledge described are the standard an Ultra shopper should expect on an EX90 walkthrough as well.] That kind of unrushed process matters more on a build this configurable, where the Twin Motor versus Twin Motor Performance decision alone is worth a real conversation.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ultra add over Plus on the 2026 EX90?

An electrochromic panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, and front-seat massage, on top of everything standard on Plus. Ultra is also the only trim where the 670-horsepower Twin Motor Performance powertrain is offered.

Do I have to get Twin Motor Performance if I choose Ultra?

No. Ultra offers standard Twin Motor (up to 442 hp) as well as the 670-hp Twin Motor Performance option; the trim's luxury equipment comes either way, and Performance is an additional choice on top, not a requirement.

Is the 670-hp Twin Motor Performance actually faster than the old EX90?

Yes, by a wide margin. The prior model year's flagship EX90 powertrain made 510 horsepower; 2026's Twin Motor Performance makes 670, cutting the 0-60 sprint to 4.0 seconds.

What's the price gap between Ultra and Plus?

$7,650 at minimum ($84,345 versus $76,695, both before the $1,395 destination charge), and it widens further with the Twin Motor Performance upgrade, which runs close to $89,000-89,800 before destination on Ultra. The EX90 Plus guide covers what the lower trim includes for comparison.

Does the wool-blend interior come on every Ultra?

No, it's an option, and for the 2026 model year it's restricted to the 6-seat configuration specifically, per Volvo's own equipment notes.

See it, drive it, decide

The gap between Plus and Ultra is easiest to feel in person, and the gap between standard Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance is even more so. Boston Volvo Cars's electric inventory carries Ultra builds to test at 61 N Beacon Street.