Volvo / Polestar
Volvo EX90 / Polestar 3 pack (111 kWh)
NCM (ratio not published) cells from CATL (cells and modules) · 111 kWh total (107 kWh usable) · used in 2 model variants.
Pack reference
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 hybrid electric vehicles. Fluctuations in the 12-volt system may have damaged the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM).
Consequence: A damaged HLCM reduces the system's ability to convert energy, causing a sudden loss in drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Polestar Polestar 3 2025-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Volvo EX90 / Polestar 3 pack (111 kWh)?
The Volvo EX90 / Polestar 3 pack (111 kWh) uses NCM (ratio not published) chemistry. Cells are supplied by CATL (cells and modules). Cell format: Prismatic. Pack architecture: 204 prismatic cells in 17 modules, aluminium case, 400-volt class.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Volvo EX90 / Polestar 3 pack (111 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Volvo EX90 / Polestar 3 pack (111 kWh)?
Polestar Polestar 3 2025-2025 (Long Range Single Motor / Dual Motor / Dual Motor Performance Pack); Volvo EX90 2025-2025 (Twin Motor / Twin Motor Performance).