Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM70,112 cheaper Volvo EX90 brings seven seats, 671 hp and 870 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds while claiming 617 km of range. Its RM1,940 annual road tax is RM500 higher, however. The Lotus Eletre answers with a larger 688-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and a 258 km/h top speed, but costs RM499,000 and seats five. Choose the Volvo for family capacity and stronger straight-line figures; take the Lotus if luggage space and faster destination charging matter more.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you need its 688-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and 258 km/h top speed, and can live with five seats.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, a RM70,112 lower price, 671 hp and a 617 km range claim.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Seating: Lotus Eletre five seats; Volvo EX90 seven seats.
- Performance: Lotus Eletre 603 hp, 710 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds; Volvo EX90 671 hp, 870 Nm and 4.2 seconds.
- Range and battery: Lotus Eletre 600 km from 112 kWh; Volvo EX90 617 km from 106 kWh.
- AC charging: Lotus Eletre 22 kW; Volvo EX90 11 kW.
- Boot space: Lotus Eletre 688 litres; Volvo EX90 310 litres.
Eletre
- 22 kW AC charging rate.
- 688-litre boot space.
- 258 km/h top speed.
- Costs RM70,112 more.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 600 km range claim is 17 km shorter.
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin with third-row 50:50 folding seats.
- 671 hp and 870 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.
- Active air suspension and active chassis.
- 11 kW AC charging is half the Eletre's 22 kW rate.
- 310-litre boot is 378 litres smaller.
- 180 km/h top speed versus 258 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh✓ | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 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, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two 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 | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 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 and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 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, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 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.
Used Eletre & EX90 for sale
Eletre vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the better family buy: it costs less, has seven seats, more power and a longer 617 km range claim. The Lotus Eletre suits buyers prioritising its 688-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and 258 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000 and the Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888, so the Eletre is RM70,112 more expensive.
Which one charges faster on AC power?
The Lotus Eletre charges at up to 22 kW AC, double the Volvo EX90's 11 kW AC rate. Both have a 350 kW DC charging rate and 800V architecture.