Charging the hybrid battery

Updated 2020-05-18

In addition to the conventional fuel tank, your vehicle is also equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion hybrid battery.

Warning

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

The hybrid battery can be recharged using the charging cable stored in a storage space in the cargo compartment.

Warning

The hybrid electrical system in your vehicle uses high voltage electrical current. Any damage to this system or to the hybrid battery may result in the danger of overheating, fire, or serious injury. If the vehicle is involved in a collision or subjected to flooding, fire, etc., have it inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Prior to this inspection, the vehicle should be parked outdoors at a safe distance from any building or potentially flammable materials.

The hybrid battery's charging time depends on the charging current used.

Note

The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes somewhat with age and use, which could result in increased use of the gasoline engine and consequently, slightly higher fuel consumption.

Warning

If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, this may only be done by a Volvo retailer or authorized Volvo workshop.

Charging cable handle and charging socket

P5-1519-XC90 Hybrid - Charging US — Charging cable handle and charging socket.

Charging status is indicated in three ways:

Indicator on the charging cable's control module.
Indicator light in the vehicle's charging socket.
Images and text in the instrument panel.

The start battery is charged while the hybrid battery is charging and stops charging when the hybrid battery is fully charged.

If the hybrid battery's temperature is below -10 ºC (14 ºF) or above 40 ºC (104 ºF), some of the vehicle's functions may be reduced or not available at all.

The electric motor cannot be used if the battery's temperature is too low or too high. If the PURE drive mode is selected, the gasoline engine will start.

Charging with fixed control module in accordance with mode 31

In certain markets, the control module is installed within a charging station connected to an electrical outlet. In this case, the charging cable does not have its own control module. You must therefore use the charging station's charging cable and follow the instructions on the charging station.

Energy recovery during braking

P5-1717-ALL hybrid-Hybrid meter charging change values — Indicator in the instrument panel during energy recovery.

Energy is regenerated to the battery when the brake pedal is depressed lightly or during engine braking.

The function is available in all drive modes together with gear selector position D or B.