Unlock the car using the key blade.
Open the door and deactivate the alarm1.
When inside the car, unlock the car by pressing the unlock button on the driver door.
![Central locking buttons](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img51e724a5e87304a8c0a801f25f8d671c_1_--_--_PNG.png?imwidth=1280)
Charging is stopped.
Unplug the charging cable.
If the charging cable still doesn’t release, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the problem persists, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.