This article is applicable to models with Google built-in.
Note
Software updates are free as long as you update your car on a regular basis. If you don't, you may need to visit a workshop to be able to get the updates over the air again. A workshop-assisted software update may incur a fee.
Certain software releases can only be installed by workshops. If this applies to your vehicle you will be notified.
Updating your car's software includes two steps:
Note
Downloading software updates
Each vehicle has a unique configuration and not all vehicles are updated at the same time with the same software. You only receive a download notification if it is applicable to your car.
An internet connection provided by the car's built-in SIM card is required when downloading software updates. Downloading via personal SIM or Wi-Fi is currently not supported.
and press Car software. in the bottom bar.All cars with Google built-in except EX30 and EX90: You can enable automatic software downloads in the center display.
> System > Software update.If you don't want to enable automatic software downloads, a notification is shown every time you enter your vehicle asking if the software can be downloaded.
Installing a new software version
When the software has downloaded, you will receive a notification in the car's center display along with instructions on how to proceed with installing the new software. An internet connection is not required for this.
You can choose to start the installation immediately or at a later time. If you choose to postpone the installation, you can easily find the notification again by swiping down from the top of the display to access your notifications.
Prerequisites for installing software:
- For fully electric vehicles, the high-voltage battery level must be at least 40%.
- For plug-in hybrids, software installation is not available during charging. However, if the vehicle is fully charged, with the charging cable still attached to the vehicle, software installation can proceed.
- The vehicle needs to be locked.
Note that you cannot drive the vehicle during the installation.
A notification is shown in the center display and the Volvo Cars / Volvo EX30 app when the installation has been completed.
It is not advisable to access your vehicle during the installation. It's a good idea to install the update overnight as it can take up 90 minutes to complete.
Important
- Accessing the vehicle during the installation process risks interrupting or terminating the installation. This may cause problems with the vehicle's functions.
- If you urgently need to access your vehicle, you will need to use the key blade. This is because the key fob's ranged function is disabled during the installation. Read more about opening the vehicle with a key blade in the user manual.
Note
- If the installation wasn't successful, please contact your Volvo dealer.
- If you experience any issues with the software installation, or issues with the car in any other way, contact Volvo Cars customer service (via phone or the Volvo Cars / Volvo EX30 app) or your Volvo workshop.
Finding your car's current software version
You can see the currently installed software version in the center display.
EX30 and EX90: Press the car symbol in the bottom bar and go to Settings > System > Software update.
All cars with Google built-in except EX30 and EX90: Go to and select System > Software update.
Applicable models
C40, model year 2022-2024
EC40, model year 2025 and later
EX30, model year 2024 and later
EX40, model year 2025 and later
EX90, model year 2025 and later
S60, S60 Recharge, model year 2023 and later
S90, S90 Recharge, model year 2022 and later
V60, V60 Recharge, V60 Cross Country, model year 2023 and later
V90, V90 Recharge, V90 Cross Country, model year 2022 and later
XC40Recharge Pure Electric, model year 2021-2024
XC40 (mild hybrid), model year 2023 and later
XC60, XC60 Recharge, model year 2022 and later
XC90, XC90 Recharge, model year 2023 and later