12 V battery

The 12 V battery powers everything in your car except the electric propulsion.

Servicing and replacement

The 12 V battery is maintenance-free.

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if the 12 V battery needs to be replaced.

 Important

12 V terminal

In the event of a total loss of power, the car can't be unlocked as the locks are electrically operated. To access the car and charge it, the car can be powered for a short time using the externally accessible 12 V terminal. It can be accessed by removing a small panel below the front bumper, near the front left wheel.

Before any use of the 12 V terminal, consider the following:
  • Volvo recommends that the 12 V terminal is only used by service technicians for the purpose of accessing the car as part of immobilisation recovery.
  • Only use a 12 V charger with a maximum charging current below 40 A.
  • Connecting any power source that delivers currents higher than 40 A blows the terminal's fuse, thereby disabling it.
  • Only use the 12 V terminal for short amounts of time. This is not meant as a way of powering the car continuously.
12 V battery specifications
Battery typeAGM H4
Voltage12 V
Dimensions (length × width × height)207 × 175 × 190 mm (85⁄₃₂ × 65764 × 7³¹⁄64 in)
Capacity50 Ah
Cold start capacity1540 A

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