Electrification
Overview
Car Charging
Cost benefit
Electric Cars
Plug-In hybrid cars

Your life in harmony with charging your electric car

At home, at work, at your gym or at your favorite coffee shop. Get ready to revolutionize the way you drive and own a car. With significant advances in electric charging technology and locating charging stations, switching from gas-powered cars to electric cars has never been easier.​

Create an electric car charging routine

It’s easy to create charging routines that reflect your lifestyle and circumstances, regardless of where the day or night takes you and however, you live. At home, most people plug their cars in overnight during off-peak hours to take advantage of lower electricity rates and wake up with a fully charged battery each morning. And with the Volvo Cars app, you’ll easily find charging points near you if you need to top up your battery during the day.

Costs of charging a Volvo electric car at home

The cost of charging an electric car is, for many, a smarter long-term choice than alternative fuels such as petrol and diesel.

Estimated charging costs*
$0/month
Yearly mileage

10,000km

Household energy cost

0.06S/kwh

Image of a woman charging a Volvo EX40

Our tool can help you calculate approximate charging costs for an electric Volvo car. Just use the sliders to add your yearly mileage and household energy costs per unit.

* Estimated charging costs shown are for illustrative purposes only and based on US EPA estimated ranges for the EX40 Twin (Fully Electric) and XC60 T8 (Plug-in hybrid) may not reflect real life outcomes. The monthly rate shown is the 12 month average taken from the annual mileage and household energy cost you input. Energy consumption depends on many factors such as driving conditions, driving style, climate, etc. Exact amounts are not guaranteed.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Charging times for a fully electric or plug-in hybrid Volvo car can vary depending on various factors such as outdoor temperatures, the charging method used and the size of the car’s battery. Make sure to optimize your electric Volvo car’s efficiency with battery preconditioning. This feature brings the battery to the perfect temperature before charging, reducing charging times and getting you back on the road faster.

Fast charging

DC charging at select public charging stations

Fully Electric

28-34

min

Typical time to charge from 10% to 80% (150kW)

Plug-in hybrid

n/a

Household connector

AC charging at most public charging stations and home wallboxes.

Regular charging

8

h

Typical time to charge from 20-90% (11kW-22kW)

Plug-in hybrid

5

h

Typical times to charge from 0% to 100% (6.4kW)​

Fast charging

DC charging at select public charging stations

Fully Electric

28-34

min

Typical time to charge from 10% to 80% (150kW)

Plug-in hybrid

n/a

Household connector

AC charging at most public charging stations and home wallboxes.

Regular charging

8

h

Typical time to charge from 20-90% (11kW-22kW)

Plug-in hybrid

5

h

Typical times to charge from 0% to 100% (6.4kW)​

Charging times will vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.

Rear sideview of the C40 plugged into a wall charger

To make the most of the battery life in a fully electric car, we recommend AC charging the battery up to 90% capacity for typical daily driving and preferably not letting the charge fall below 20%.

Image with a partial view of a Volvo connected to a charging point.

Regularly charging the battery to 100% is a great way to make the most of the electric range in a plug-in hybrid. With a gas engine also available, you can allow charge to get low without worry.

Offers on the road

Volvo Cars app showing nearby electric car charging locations

Volvo Cars app makes charging easier

With ChargePoint and their roaming partners such as Flo, Circuit Electrique, Shell Recharge and others, electric Volvo drivers can now access over 15,000 charging stations across Canada, and more than 65,000 stations across North America. Now you can find, start, track and pay for charging all within the Volvo Cars app.

Man charging Volvo SUV front view

Unlock additional charging access with NACS

Volvo Car electric vehicles now support the North American Charging Standard, enabling access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This will complement the wide access of fast chargers currently available today. With this move, Volvo Cars continues to improve the electric vehicle experience for our consumers by unlocking access to more than 17,800, and growing, public fast charging stations across North America.

Hassle-free charging on the road.

On the road? Use an electric car charging point.

When driving an electric Volvo, access to numerous public charging points increases significantly. This means you can enjoy your electric driving experience without worrying about running out of charge. And by using the Volvo Cars app, you can receive charging reminders and get guided navigation to the nearest charging station. These charging points allow you to quickly and easily top up your battery while on the go – perfect for those long road trips or days when you need more power than what one full charge can provide.

Are you ready to electrify your ride?

Here’s what you need to know to confidently go electric and find the right Volvo electric car for you.

Fully electric cars

Our fully electric cars offer emissions-free driving without compromising range and power.

Fully electric cars
A sage green pure electric Volvo XC40 Recharge standing still

Plug-in hybrid cars

Plug-in hybrids pair an electric motor and a combustion engine for worry-free driving.

Plug-in hybrid cars
A silver Dawn plug-in hybrid Volvo XC60 Recharge standing still

What do you want to know about charging an electric car?

How can I find the nearest electric car charging station?

Use the map above or the Volvo Cars app to find charging stations near you.

Which kind of battery is used in plug-in hybrid cars?

Plug-in hybrid cars use a lithium-ion battery, similar to, but smaller than, those used in fully electric cars.

What is the range in a fully electric mode of a plug-in hybrid car?

Depending on the model, a Volvo plug-in hybrid car can manage most of your daily driving in a fully electric mode with zero tailpipe emissions. If you can coordinate charging opportunities at work or other destinations, you can likely make most of your shorter trips entirely electric.

What kind of charging cables can I use for plug-in hybrid cars?

Our plug-in hybrids come with a charging cable which you can use to connect to household power for lightweight charging duty. The car can also be connected to the charging cables present at AC charging points and charging stations.