Charging an electric car
Location of charging input socket
![2139-XC40 BEV -Placement of charging inlet !CH/!JPN](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img72e70c37e7311344c0a8015254298f5f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Charging via charging station (mode 3)1
Important
![2139-BEV-Open charging lid rear inlet](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img2902177ce6f0f44fc0a8015250364336_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Press in the rear section of the cover to open the charging hatch2.
![2139-BEV-Start charging- rear inlet and charging gun](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imge019f271e70c6d21c0a801520abb41e9_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Remove the charging handle's protective cover and press the charging handle the whole way into the charging input socket.
Important
The driver display and the centre display show the remaining estimated charging time or whether charging is not working as intended.
Condensation from the air conditioning may drip under the car during charging. This takes place due to cooling the high voltage battery.
Warning
- Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable when it is plugged in.
- High voltage is passing through the charging cable. Contact with high voltage can cause death or serious personal injury.
- Do not use the charging cable if it is damaged in any way. A damaged or inoperative charging cable must only be repaired by a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
- Always position the charging cable so that it will not be driven over, stepped on, tripped over or damaged in some other way, or cause personal injury.
- Do not use one or more adapters between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
- Do not connect one or more adapters of any type between charging cable and car.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its components.
Important
Fast charging (direct current)
![P6-2037- Fast charging (Eu+Us)](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga568b413ef7f60bbc0a8015241f49294_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Note
Decal on the inside of the charging flap
![iCup-BEV-24w46-PL-Decal inside charging lid](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5b4b9917f1064610c0a8015266334a90_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Identifiers that comply with CEN standard EN 17186 can be found on the inside of the charging flap.
- C: Type 2 charging with alternating current (AC)
- K and L: charging with direct (DC), including Combined Charging System (CCS)