The Volvo EX90 Electric Car Lease - the perfect 7-seater family EV for 2025?

Could this be the perfect 7-seater family EV for 2025? - The Volvo EX90 Electric Car Lease

With the ZEV Mandate changes last week, the question on electric car and van viability for the medium and long-term is very much a relevant question. With building pressures, the Labour Government have not reneged on their intention to make the UK an all-electric car economy but they have adjusted the measures with flexibilities and subtleties which allows car brands to continue to manufacture and sell profitably in Britain.

Some agree and some disagree with this response, with pro-EV gurus considering this a “watering down” whereas more pro-flexibility proponents suggesting this is a practical and robust response. The likely result is that more hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be built and manufactured but there will still be a heavy feature of battery options being sold too.

The momentum is such that BEV cars and vans need to continue; it is simply uneconomical for manufacturers to stop their processes. The make-up and demographics within the UK are going to involve combustion options for a little while yet. The pressure on the Government is not just about the political and economic agenda on the brands selling their wares, there are also growing complaints about helping EV drivers to enjoy the process once they own / operate an EV.

As reported in the GB News further pressure is being placed on the Government, especially Heidi Alexander, to address the VAT on public charging. To be clear, we are enjoying a growing network on service stations, EV hubs and destinations improving the availability for car and van customers. Our partners at Zap Map produced their March 2025 statistics, which highlight a number of incredible aspects including:

•  76,840 recorded charging devices in the UK;
• 3,141 charge points added so far in 2025;
•  A total of 15,462 rapid (50-149kW) or ultra-rapid (150kW+) charge points in the UK as at March 2025; and
•  705 ultra-rapid charge points added in 2025.

There are commendable efforts from Government to local authorities to private enterprises enacting this change. Availability and resourcing of charging infrastructure is a key obstacle to overcoming the critique about the EV journey, in particular the issues surrounding “not enough chargers”.

But, reverting to our earlier point, having access to charge your vehicle is just one component. Another contention is the price for this experience, with the current average for Rapid or Ultra-Rapid set at around 80 pence per kWh.

Underpinning this cost is the fact that the Government still insist on the 20% VAT being applied to this service, compared to the 5% VAT rate for home charging.

The MP Paul Kohler argued this recently in the House of Commons, suggesting this is unfair and is punishing those who need to rely on public services because a home charge point is not available. The FairCharge group have been campaigning this for some time, purporting that there are considerable economic, social and environmental benefits for doing so.

To contextualise this issue, if you used the family-friendly Volvo EX90 as an example, this has a usable battery of 107kWh. To completely charge this, it would cost:

• £9.10 on a competitive home tariff of 8.5p/kWh; 
•  £28.92 on a standard domestic tariff of 27.02p/kWh; and
• £85.60 on the average rapid or ultra-rapid charger at 80p/kWh

Now you would not charge from 0-100% on a rapid charger but the example is nevertheless an important one. It is nearly 10 times more expensive to charge your EV out and about compared to at home.

While the reduction in VAT will not make up all of this, it will at least soften the blow which many drivers utilising the public network feel. Confidence and opinion are still fundamental to the UK becoming a successful automotive economy.

Introducing the new Volvo EX90 Electric Car Lease

For brands, like Volvo, with their incredible 7-seat EX90, having good news is a crucial part of their success. Their premium luxury SUV is the epitome of the safe and secure Swedish car market. With cutting-edge radars and camera aimed to help the driving experience, coupled with an ergonomic interior able to seat 5, 6 or 7 adult passengers, the next-generation of electrification for the Volvo brand is now here with the EX90. As at April 2025 you can choose between two options:

• Plus - from £82,660 for the single motor option / £89,560 for the twin motor option this includes Bose premium sound, Safe Space Technology, Driver Understanding System, climate control, heat pump, heated steering wheel, air purifier, 14.5” centre display, 360 degree camera, BLIS system, collision avoidance and mitigation, HUD, LED headlights, Park Pilot Asist, panoramic glass sunroof, 21” alloys, power tailgate, digital key plus, alarm, power driver seat with memory, 5G capability and Google Maps; or
•  Ultra - from £96,360 for the twin motor option this adds HD Pixel lights, seat massagers, Boer & Wilkins sound, air suspension, 22” alloys, privacy glass and power side bolsters.

Key colours include the Vapour Grey, Crystal White, Denim Blue, Onyx Black, Silver Dawn and Sand Dune. Inside you can choose between Charcoal, Dawn and Cardamom Nordico. Key accessories include the running boards, mud flaps or the fully electric towbar. For more information, check out the  Volvo EX   website. 

In terms of the car shown, the VOLVO EX90 ESTATE 300kW Twin Motor Ultra 111kWh 5dr Auto, this is based on the following configuration:

• Metallic - Onyx black
•  Nordico - Charcoal + charcoal door panel insert and interior + dawn headlining + charcoal steering wheel + birch wood inlay
•  22" 5 spoke aero diamond cut/high gloss black alloy wheels

Twin Motor - this AWD SUV will have a 107 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 5.9 seconds, 112mph top speeds and 300 kW (or 402hp). Expect a combined winter range of 245 miles with warmer weather allowing for 325 miles – a 290 mile combined. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 11 hour and 30 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 250 kW DC maximum allowing 32 minute 10 – 80% times.

A cargo volume of 310L is available with this car (although this is 1915L with the seats reclined). It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 110 mpg. You can tow 750kg (Unbraked) and 2200kg (Braked) with this option. It also has full Bidirectional capabilities with V2L, V2H and V2G all planned to feature. The Heat Pump is standard.

Need more help and advice on 7-seat EVs for 2025?

Head to the Volvo brand website to build your perfect option or just get in touch with our team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]