Verdict
Just RM3,088 separates these executive EV SUVs, yet they suit different Malaysian use cases. The BMW iX is the more practical five-seater, with a 500-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and RM545 annual road tax. The locally assembled Volvo EX90 counters with seven seats, 671 hp and 870 Nm, plus 350 kW DC charging for rapid compatible public chargers. Its 617 km range is only 15 km ahead of the iX’s 602 km, but the EX90’s RM1,940 yearly road tax and 310-litre boot matter in daily ownership.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you want the larger 500-litre boot, faster 22 kW AC charging and substantially lower RM545 annual road tax.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 671 hp performance and 350 kW DC charging capability.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Power and torque: BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.2 seconds.
- Battery and range: BMW iX 100.6 kWh and 602 km; Volvo EX90 106 kWh and 617 km.
- Charging: BMW iX 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC; Volvo EX90 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
- Seating and boot space: BMW iX five seats and 500 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
iX
- 500-litre boot, 190 litres more than the EX90.
- 22 kW AC charging and RM545 annual road tax.
- Auto parking and a 200 km/h top speed.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- 175 kW DC charging versus 350 kW.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
EX90
- Seven seats with a 40:20:40 second row and 50:50 third row.
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 350 kW DC charging, ventilated massaging front seats and 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM545.
- 310-litre boot versus 500 litres.
- 11 kW AC charging versus 22 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 602 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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iX vs EX90 FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat carrying, outright acceleration and high-rate DC charging. The iX is the better choice for a larger boot, 22 kW AC charging and much lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888 and the BMW iX costs RM425,800, so the EX90 is RM3,088 more expensive.
Which has the better range and charging?
The EX90 has the longer quoted range at 617 km versus 602 km and a 350 kW DC rate versus 175 kW. The iX recovers ground on AC charging, at 22 kW against the EX90’s 11 kW.