The traction battery sits low in the underbody of the car
Battery care and health
How you use your car affects the traction battery's condition. Over time its capacity decreases. There are recommended user practices that can help extend the battery's service life. These user practices cover events and conditions that can cause battery damage.
Important
Leaving the car with a low battery level can lead to battery damage. Make sure to charge the car as soon as possible if the battery level is near empty.
Tip
There are separate sections in this manual about battery health and what you can do to recover from a low-power scenario.
Battery service and maintenance
The traction battery is a high-voltage component that only authorised technicians are equipped to service safely.
Warning
If not described in the user manual
- Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for any required repairs or servicing that is not clearly described in the user manual.
- Do not modify the car's electrical components.
High voltage
- High-voltage components can produce or conduct lethal currents and must only be handled by authorised technicians.
- Orange cables must only be handled by authorised technicians.
