Volvo EX90 and ES90 launch in India on 12 October: what to check before the prices land

Volvo EX90 and ES90 launch in India on 12 October: what to check before the prices land

Volvo Car India launches two flagship EVs on 12 October 2026, the EX90 seven-seat SUV and the ES90 saloon, together on one day. They are the only EVs with a confirmed India launch date in October, and the week before the price reveal is the right time to know which numbers Volvo has actually committed to. Both will sit at the top of our electric cars by price guide the moment prices are out.

Volvo India managing director Jyoti Malhotra has said the company is sticking to one new EV a year in India, after the EX30. He has also said that nearly one in four Volvos sold in India is now electric. The ES90 also brings Volvo back into luxury saloons, a segment it left when the S90 was discontinued in 2025.

Volvo's spec release

Figures are Volvo Cars global specifications and Volvo Car India announcements, accessed 8 October 2026. Ranges are WLTP manufacturer claims; NCAP results are certified by Euro NCAP and ANCAP for the European and Australian cars.

Three things to check

The first is how the cars are built for India. Volvo assembles the XC60, XC90 and EC40 at its Hoskote plant near Bengaluru, and a locally assembled EX90 would be priced very differently from a fully built import. Volvo Car India has not said which route the 90-series EVs take.

The second is the India range figure. The 608km and 696km are WLTP numbers for European cars; an ARAI figure, if Volvo publishes one, will be measured on the Indian MIDC cycle and will not convert from WLTP by any fixed ratio. Our range test cycles explainer sets out why.

The third is the safety rating. The EX90's five-star results are for the European and Australian protocols, and the ES90 has no NCAP result anywhere yet. Neither car has a Bharat NCAP rating, and a Euro NCAP score does not carry over to the Indian protocol.

Price and rivals

Volvo has not announced prices. The EX90 will meet the Kia EV9 and the BMW iX in the three-row and large-SUV space, and the ES90 will be measured against the BMW i5. You can line up the Kia EV9 against both Volvos in our comparison tool once the India specifications are published, and browse every three-row option on our EVs by seating page.

The ThatsmyEV Take

We think the EX90 is the more important of the two for India. A seven-seat electric SUV with a five-star Euro NCAP rating from the brand Indian luxury buyers most associate with safety is a clearer proposition than a large electric saloon, in a market where luxury buyers have been moving from saloons to SUVs for years.

What decides both cars is the assembly route. If Volvo brings them as fully built imports, they become low-volume halo cars; if either is assembled at Hoskote, Volvo can price into the space the Kia EV9 occupies and turn its one-in-four EV share into something bigger.

For a buyer on 8 October 2026: do not book either car before 12 October. Wait for the price and the battery version, and if you are choosing between the EX90 and a petrol XC90 for a family, the EX90 is the one to test-drive first. ThatsMyEV will publish both prices on launch day.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Volvo EX90 launching in India?

Volvo Car India launches the EX90 on 12 October 2026, alongside the ES90 saloon. Prices and the India-specific versions will be announced at the launch.

What is the range of the Volvo EX90?

Volvo claims up to 608km on the WLTP cycle for the best-range EX90 in its global line-up. An India-certified MIDC figure has not been published, and Volvo has not said which battery India gets.

What is the range of the Volvo ES90?

Volvo claims up to 696km on the WLTP cycle for the ES90 in its global specification. The India figure and battery version will be confirmed at the 12 October 2026 launch.

Is the Volvo EX90 a seven-seater?

Yes. The EX90 is a three-row SUV with seven seats in its standard layout. Boot space is 384 litres with all three rows in use, plus a 45-litre front boot, according to Volvo.

Is the Volvo EX90 safe?

The EX90 has five-star ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP for the European and Australian cars. It has no Bharat NCAP rating, and international scores do not transfer to the Indian protocol.

What is the price of the Volvo EX90 in India?

Volvo Car India has not announced the price. It will be revealed on 12 October 2026, and whether the car is locally assembled or imported will drive the figure.

Does the Volvo ES90 replace the S90?

Volvo discontinued the S90 in India in 2025, and the ES90 brings Volvo back into the luxury saloon segment as an electric car. It is a different car on the SPA2 platform, not a direct S90 replacement.

What will the Volvo EX90 compete with in India?

The EX90's closest rivals are the Kia EV9 and the BMW iX, while the ES90 faces the BMW i5. The final positioning depends on prices announced on 12 October 2026.

Sources

Volvo Car India launch-date announcement for the EX90 and ES90, August 2026; Volvo Cars global specifications for EX90 and ES90; Jyoti Malhotra's September 2026 comments on Volvo India's EV share; Euro NCAP and ANCAP published EX90 results; all accessed 8 October 2026.