Content and features

Extending your subscription

To use the connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, the car requires a subscription for connected services. You can choose between different time periods when you renew or reactivate your subscription for connected services. Cars equipped with Google built-in are supplied with a subscription to digital services, which provides access to connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, as well as additional services. The subscription is valid for 4 years.

Subscription

To use the connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, the car requires a subscription for connected services. Your subscription includes emergency assistance and security services as well as app services. Cars equipped with Google built-in are supplied with a subscription to digital services, which provides access to connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, as well as additional services. The subscription is valid for 4 years.

Finding the car's identification number

All cars have a unique identification number, VIN.

Battery and charging functions in the Volvo Cars app

In the Volvo Cars app you can find information on the car's battery and charging.

Calendar function with the Volvo Cars app

With certain phones you can allow the Volvo Cars app access to your calendar and get reminders directly in the app about meetings 24 hours before the event is due to take place.

Maintenance messages in the Volvo Cars app

In the Volvo Cars app, you can see status and maintenance messages for your car. These can notify you if anything needs to be reviewed or rectified.

Finding charging stations

Information about charging stations connected to the Volvo public charging service (VPCS) can be found in the centre display and in the Volvo Cars/Volvo EX30 app.

Public charging payments

Payments for Volvo public charging service (VPCS) charging sessions can be managed from the Volvo Cars/Volvo EX30 app. The charging costs are automatically debited from your selected payment method on a monthly basis.

Registering a public charging account

Register a charging account in the Volvo Cars/Volvo EX30 app to easily find charging stations connected to the Volvo public charging service (VPCS) and to pay for your charging sessions.

Driving journal

The driving journal is used to automatically log all trips with your car. The information varies depending on car model and model year, so be sure to read the section that applies to your car.

Functions in the Volvo Cars app

Depending on your car model and model year, you can access different functions in the Volvo Cars app. Some functions require that the car's software is up to date.