Charging status in the charging cable's control unit

Updated 05/03/2021

The indicator on the charging cable's control unit shows the status of ongoing charging as well as status after completed charging.

LED	Status	Specification	Recommended action
Extinguished	Charging is not possible.	No power supply to charging cable.	Unplug the charging cable from the socket. Plug the charging cable into the socket again or use another socket. If the problem persists – contact Volvo Support.
White light	Charging possible.	The charging cable is ready to be plugged into the car.	If the LED lamp is white but charging is not possible: Unplug the charging cable from the charging input socket. Plug the charging cable into the charging input socket again. If the indicator does not flash white within approx. 10 seconds – first unplug the charging cable from the charging input socket and then from the power socket. Plug the charging cable into the charging input socket and the socket again. If the problem persists – contact Volvo Support.
Flashes white	Charging in progress.	The car's electronics have started charging Charging in progress.	Wait until the batteries are fully charged.
Illuminates in red	Charging is not possible.	Temporary fault.	Unplug the charging cable from the charging input socket. Wait for a short time. Plug the charging cable into the charging input socket again. If the problem persists – contact your Volvo dealer.
Flashes red	Charging is not possible.	Critical fault.	First remove the charging cable from the charging input socket and then from the power outlet. If the problem persists – contact your Volvo dealer.