Start and stop charging

You can charge your car by using AC1 charging.

AC charging is the recommended charging mode as it maintains the condition of the battery over time. This is the type of charging you are using when you are charging from a charging station, from a charging point at home or from a regular household socket. However, using a household socket is not recommended for regular use and is only suitable for occasional charging.

 Note

If you can’t use a charging point at a charging station, it may be because it is equipped for DC2 charging. As your car is not compatible with DC charging, use a charging point for AC charging instead. Some charging stations also have a permanently attached charging cable. Always check to make sure it's compatible with your car.

 Tip

Scheduling charging in the Volvo Cars app

You can schedule charging by setting start and stop times in the Volvo Cars app.

If you want to interrupt an ongoing scheduled charging session, you can simply unplug the charging cable from the car. You can then connect the cable again right away to start a normal charging session. The scheduled charging is temporarily put on hold, but your set start and stop times will still be saved for the next day.

  1. 1 Alternating current
  2. 2 Direct current