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By transitioning from a 400-volt to an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture, the 2026 Volvo EX90 offers noticeably faster charging speeds. Owners will certainly appreciate the reduced downtime. It takes approximately 10 minutes to add up to 155 miles of range at a DC fast-charging station. Upgraded battery-management software also enables energy to be used more efficiently.

To make life easier and more convenient for its electric vehicle owners, Volvo is introducing new public charging functionality for its EX60 and EX90 vehicles in the US. Now, owners can simply plug in their vehicles at a public charging station anywhere in the country and start charging without needing to use an app or swipe a credit card, which also provides more peace of mind.

It's not uncommon these days for car companies to create vehicles that rely less on gasoline and more on renewable energy. However, Volvo has been making efforts to transition from gasoline to electricity for the past 50 years. Therefore, the company can truly claim to be a visionary among its peers.