Ending charging of an electric car
End charging at any time by pressing the button next to the charging input socket or via the button in the centre display.
Ending charging (alternating current)1
Press the button next to the charging input socket, or via the button in the centre display – the charging cable's locked handle releases/is unlocked.
Important
Charging must be ended before unplugging the charging cable from the car's charging input socket. If charging is not ended before the charging cable is disconnected, this may lead to damage to the charging cable or to the system.
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Unplug the charging cable from the car's charging input socket and close the hatch.
The charging cable is locked automatically
If the charging cable is not unplugged from the charging input socket, it is automatically locked in again shortly after unlocking in order to maximise the charging. The charging cable can be unplugged again using the button next to the charging input socket or via the button in the centre display.
Ending fast charging (direct current)
Important
Unlocking the car during fast charging
Fast charging will not normally be interrupted if the car is unlocked. If fast charging is interrupted, it is not resumed automatically as the charging station requires charging to be reauthorised via the user interface. The charging cable will not lock automatically into place if fast charging is interrupted. To restart interrupted fast charging, unplug the charging cable from the car's charging input socket, plug it in again and follow the instructions in the charging station's user interface.
In the event of problems releasing the charging handle
End the charging from the charging station or wall socket and try Step 1 again.
- Charging via charging station: contact the customer service of the charging station for help to end charging.
- Charging via own charging station: disconnect the power supply to the charging station in a safe manner.
- Charging via wall socket: disconnect the power supply to the wall socket in a safe manner.
If the problem persists, contact your Volvo dealer.