Charging types
Warning
Charging components and high voltage
- The car's charging components carry hazardous currents and voltages. They must be handled with care. Do not perform actions that are not clearly described in the user manual.
- Do not modify or make your own repairs to any charging components. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for any required repairs or servicing.
- Installation and repairs of at-home charging equipment1 must be performed by a licensed electrician.
- Damage to the car's high-voltage components, including the traction battery, can cause overheating, fire and serious personal injury. If there is a risk of damage, such as after flooding, fire or a collision, do not use the car. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop as soon as possible. If possible, leave the car outdoors and away from people, buildings, property and other objects that could catch or spread fire.
If you have a pacemaker or similar device
Charging may affect the operation of your pacemaker. Anyone with implanted pacemakers or biventricular pacing pulse generators without defibrillation capability should not attempt to charge the car on their own. Ask someone else to charge your car. You should also stay away from the chargers and charging cables while charging the car.
Note
12 V battery charging
The car keeps the 12 V battery charged as long as the high-voltage battery has sufficient charge.
Condensation during charging
During charging, condensation from the cooling system can collect under the car. This is perfectly normal and caused by the traction battery cooling down.
Charging at a charging station or from a charging point at home
AC charging points are available at a variety of charging locations, both public and private. An AC charging point can be installed at home and is the recommended source for regular charging.
Charging with a household socket
You can charge your car from a regular household socket. This type of charging is only suitable for occasional charging and is not recommended for regular use. If you are planning to charge your car from a household socket, there are additional steps you need to take to ensure it is done safely.
Warning
Important
- The car must only be charged from approved, earthed household sockets.
- Do not exceed the maximum permitted charging current when charging via a regular household socket. Limits imposed by local and national charging recommendations may apply.
- Ensure that the household socket fuse can handle the charging cable's specified current before you start charging. If you are uncertain, the socket must be checked by a qualified and licensed electrician.
- Never connect the charging cable when there is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning strike.
Charging cables
There are different charging cables to use when you charge your car. Mode 3 cables are the standard cable to use when charging electric cars. There are different versions of the mode 2 cable available. Mode 2 cables can be used as an emergency solution, but it is not recommended to use them as a daily charging method.
Automatic charging while driving
Your car can automatically charge its batteries2 slightly while driving. This is done through regenerative braking during lighter braking using the foot brake and by engine braking in gear B. Charging your car this way is not an alternative to using a charging station or a charging point, but it is a way of re-using some of the car's kinetic energy during braking manoeuvres.