Volvo EX90 Safety Tech Keeps You Confident on Long Summer Drives

Summer road trips test both driver endurance and vehicle safety systems. Highway stretches from Oakville to cottage country or cross-province family vacations demand constant attention over hundreds of kilometres. The 2025 Volvo EX90 addresses these challenges with advanced safety technology that reduces driver fatigue while maintaining family protection during extended travel.

The EX90's sensor array and artificial intelligence work together to monitor road conditions, traffic patterns, and driver alertness throughout long journeys. This technology helps families reach their destinations safely while reducing the stress that typically builds during hours of highway driving.

Lidar and Sensor Technology

The EX90 features a lidar sensor from Luminar mounted on the roof, working alongside five radar sensors and eight cameras to create a detailed picture of the vehicle's surroundings. This sensor array detects objects, vehicles, and road conditions up to 120 metres ahead, providing early warning of potential hazards.

Unlike traditional camera-only systems, lidar works effectively in various lighting conditions, including:

• Bright summer sunlight that can blind conventional cameras
• Dawn and dusk hours during early morning or late evening travel
• Sudden weather changes common around the Great Lakes region
• Construction zones with altered traffic patterns and barriers

The system processes this sensor data through NVIDIA DRIVE AI Platforms Xavier and Orin, which analyze thousands of data points per second to predict potential collision scenarios before they develop.

Google HD Maps Integration

The EX90 integrates Google HD Maps technology that provides detailed lane-level information beyond what standard GPS navigation offers. This system knows precise road geometry, including:

This detailed mapping helps Pilot Assist technology make smoother steering inputs and speed adjustments during long highway segments, reducing driver workload on routes like Highway 401 through Ontario or Highway 1 across Canada.

Pilot Assist for Highway Fatigue

Pilot Assist technology combines adaptive cruise control with gentle steering assistance to maintain position within highway lanes. During long summer drives, this system helps reduce physical fatigue by:

• Maintaining safe following distances automatically based on traffic speed
• Keeping centered in lanes through gentle steering corrections
• Adjusting speed for traffic conditions without constant pedal input
• Handling stop-and-go traffic during construction delays

The system monitors the driver's hands on the steering wheel and attention level, ensuring the driver remains engaged while providing assistance. If the system detects reduced alertness, it provides warnings to encourage rest stops.

Advanced Collision Avoidance

The EX90's safety systems actively work to prevent accidents during various highway scenarios:

Oncoming Lane Mitigation detects when the vehicle drifts toward oncoming traffic and provides steering correction to prevent head-on collisions. This feature helps during moments of driver distraction or fatigue on two-lane highways.

Cross Traffic Alert with Autobrake monitors for vehicles crossing behind when backing out of rest stops, gas stations, or scenic viewpoints where visibility is limited.

City Safety technology detects and helps avoid collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and large animals like moose or deer that commonly cross rural highways in Ontario and other provinces.

Interior Comfort for Long Drives

Extended driving comfort directly affects safety and alertness. The EX90 includes features designed to reduce fatigue during multi-hour journeys:

SunLike LED Lighting uses 72 LEDs throughout the cabin to provide natural light that reduces eye strain and maintains circadian rhythms during long drives. This lighting system helps prevent the drowsiness often caused by traditional automotive lighting.

Air Suspension (when equipped) automatically adjusts ride height and damping for highway conditions, providing smoother travel over varying road surfaces while reducing passenger fatigue from road vibrations.

Bowers & Wilkins Audio System with 25 speakers and 1,610 watts creates an immersive sound environment that helps maintain driver alertness without causing distraction.

Range and Charging for Long Trips

The EX90 provides up to 495 kilometres of EPA-rated range, suitable for most summer road trip segments without charging stops. When charging is needed, the vehicle supports DC fast charging up to 250 kW, allowing 10-80% charging in approximately 30 minutes.

This charging speed works well with rest break schedules recommended for safe long-distance driving, allowing families to charge while eating meals or stretching during road trips.

360-Degree Awareness

The EX90's camera system provides complete surroundings awareness through a 360-degree view display. This helps during:

• Rest stop parking in unfamiliar locations
• Tight camping space navigation at provincial parks
• Urban driving in destination cities
• Trailer maneuvering when towing recreation equipment

Real-World Highway Safety

Ontario's highway conditions present specific challenges that the EX90's technology addresses. Highway 401 through Toronto experiences heavy traffic and frequent construction. Routes to Muskoka cottage country include winding sections and elevation changes. The Trans-Canada Highway across provinces involves varying weather and terrain.

The EX90's advanced safety systems adapt to these changing conditions automatically, providing consistent protection regardless of the specific highway challenges encountered during summer travel.

Ready to experience how advanced safety technology enhances your family's next road trip? Explore the EX90's safety features during a comprehensive test drive from Volvo Cars Oakville.