Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre costs RM56,112 more than the RM442,888 Volvo EX90, and its 800V system, 350 kW DC rate and 22 kW AC charging give it the stronger charging brief. It is also quicker at 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h and has a 688-litre boot. Yet the Volvo matches its 600 km range from a near-identical 111 kWh battery, adds two seats, air suspension and 910 Nm, while annual road tax is RM475 lower. For Malaysian families, the EX90 is the more rounded purchase; the Lotus suits buyers prioritising charging speed and performance.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if 350 kW DC charging, 4.5-second acceleration and its 688-litre boot outweigh the higher price and five-seat layout.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, air suspension and lower annual road tax while retaining a 600 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Power and acceleration: Lotus 603 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds; Volvo 510 hp and 4.9 seconds.
- Torque: Lotus 710 Nm; Volvo 910 Nm.
- Charging: Lotus 800V, 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC; Volvo 400V, 11 kW AC and 250 kW DC.
- Seating and boot space: Lotus five seats and 688 litres; Volvo seven seats and 310 litres.
- Suspension: Lotus front and rear multi-link; Volvo front double wishbones and rear multi-link, with air suspension.
Eletre
- 800V architecture with 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging.
- 603 hp, 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 258 km/h top speed.
- 688-litre boot and a lower 2,490 kg weight.
- Five seats versus the Volvo's seven-seat layout.
- No panoramic glass roof or factory alarm.
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM965.
EX90
- Seven seats, including integrated booster cushions on the outer second-row seats.
- 910 Nm and active chassis with air suspension.
- Panoramic glass roof and 25-speaker, 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- 250 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging trail the Lotus's 350 kW and 22 kW rates.
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 180 km/h top speed.
- 310-litre boot is much smaller than the Lotus's 688 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000 | RM442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM965✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 910 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh✓ | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW✓ | 250 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✓ | 4.9 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) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 21" 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 |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| 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.
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Eletre vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for most buyers: it costs less, seats seven and matches the Lotus Eletre's 600 km range. Choose the Eletre if its 350 kW DC charging, 4.5-second acceleration and 688-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM56,112 more than the Volvo EX90. The Volvo also has lower annual road tax, at RM965 versus RM1,440.
Which one charges faster?
The Lotus Eletre charges faster on paper, with 800V architecture, 350 kW DC charging and 22 kW AC charging. The Volvo EX90 uses 400V architecture, with 250 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging.