Car electrics and batteries

Your car has a highly specialised electrical system that delivers electricity to and from the batteries.

There are both high-voltage and low-voltage circuits for different electrical functions.

There is information about several of your car's electrical components in this section of the manual. This includes:
  • Traction battery
  • 12 V battery
  • Fuses

 Tip

Car charging and convenience features

You can read more about charging, such as the charging port and cables, in another section of the manual.

Power-related features, such as USB ports and wireless charging of devices, are also covered in other sections of the manual.

 Warning

If not described in the user manual

  • Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for any required repairs or servicing that is not clearly described in the user manual.
  • Do not modify the car's electrical components.

High voltage

  • High-voltage components can produce or conduct lethal currents and must only be handled by authorised technicians.
  • Orange cables must only be handled by authorised technicians.