Car electrics and batteries

Your car has a highly specialised electrical system that delivers electricity to and from the batteries. There are both high-voltage and low-voltage circuits for different electrical functions.
There is information about several of your car's electrical components in this section of the manual. This includes:
  • Traction battery
  • 12 V battery
  • Emergency 12 V supply terminal
  • Fuses

 Important

12 V terminal

In the event of a total loss of power, the car can't be unlocked as the locks are electrically operated. To access the car and charge it, the car can be powered for a short time using the externally accessible 12 V terminal. It can be accessed by removing a small panel below the front bumper, near the front left wheel.

Before any use of the 12 V terminal, consider the following:
  • Volvo recommends that the 12 V terminal is only used by service technicians for the purpose of accessing the car as part of immobilisation recovery.
  • Only use a 12 V charger with a maximum charging current below 30 A.
  • Connecting any power source that delivers currents higher than 30 A blows the terminal's fuse, thereby disabling it.
  • Only use the 12 V terminal for short amounts of time. This is not meant as a way of powering the car continuously.

 Tip

Car charging

Features and equipment related to charging, such as the charging port and cables, have their own section.

Convenience features

Power-related features, such as USB ports and wireless charging of devices, are covered in other sections.

 Warning

  • Do not handle or modify the car's electrical components. Only perform actions that are clearly described in the user manual.
  • High-voltage components can produce or conduct lethal currents and must only be handled by authorised technicians.
  • Do not perform repairs on the car's electrical system or components. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for any required repairs or servicing.