Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Volvo EX90

The Porsche Cayenne Electric starts from $167,800 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX90 opens at $124,990. That makes the Volvo EX90 the more affordable entry point by $42,810.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $184,580 and $137,489 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric stands out with BOSE audio that you will not find on the Volvo EX90. The Volvo EX90 counters with panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX90 offers nordico/microtech. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 4-zone in the Volvo EX90.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 responds with a Electric making 330kW and 670Nm, paired to a single-speed driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 has the clear power advantage at 330kW vs 325kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 106kWh (Volvo EX90). DC fast charging peaks at 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 300kW (Volvo EX90).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 52mm shorter than the Volvo EX90 at 5,037mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 384L in the Volvo EX90, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 397L advantage. The Volvo EX90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 1,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX90). The Volvo EX90 has longer coverage.