To initiate charging, make sure:
- the car is in park.
- the charging settings are set up according to your preferences.1
If you are using a regular household socket, also make sure it meets the safety requirements for charging.
Warning
Do not connect any equipment other than the charging cable between the charging source and the car's charging port.2 It can cause malfunction, damage or electric shock.
Connect the charging cable to the charging source. Some charging stations have a permanently attached charging cable that you connect to your car.
Open the charging lid by lightly pressing on its rearmost end.
Remove any protective covers from the charging port and cable connector.
Important
To avoid damage to the paintwork, position the connector's protective cover so that it does not touch the car.
Connect the cable to the charging port.
When the cable is fully inserted it locks into place. Charging starts within a few seconds.
You can see the charging status in the charging port and in the display.
Recommended action if charging does not start
First, disconnect the cable from the car's charging port, then from the charging source. Wait a moment before reconnecting it. If the problem persists, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.