Start charging the hybrid battery
The car's hybrid battery is charged with a charging cable between the car and a 230 V socket1 (alternating current).
Only use the charging cable supplied with the car or a replacement cable recommended by Volvo.
Important
Note
Warning
- The hybrid battery must only be charged at maximum permitted charging current or lower in accordance with applicable local and national recommendations for hybrid charging from 230 V sockets (alternating current)/plugs.
- Charging the hybrid battery must only take place from an approved grounded 230 V socket2 or from a charging station with a loose charging cable (Mode 3) supplied by Volvo.
- The control unit's ground fault breaker protects the car, but there may still be a risk of overloading the 230 V mains power circuit.
- Avoid visible worn or damaged mains sockets since they may lead to fire damage and/or personal injury if used.
- Never use an extension cable.
- Never use an adapter.
Warning
- The charging cable has a built-in circuit breaker. Charging must only take place with grounded and approved sockets.
- Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable when it is plugged in.
- High voltage in the charging cable. Contact with high voltage can cause death or serious personal injury.
- Do not use the charging cable if it is damaged in any way. A damaged or inoperative charging cable must only be repaired by a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
- Always position the charging cable so that it will not be driven over, stepped on, tripped over or damaged in some other way, or cause personal injury.
- Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet before cleaning it.
- Never connect the charging cable to an extension cord or a multiple plug socket.
- Do not use one or more adapters between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its components.
Important
- Check that the 230 V socket (alternating current) has adequate power capacity for charging electric vehicles – in the event of uncertainty, the socket must be checked by a qualified professional.
- If the socket has unknown power capacity – use the lowest level on the control unit3.
Note that the car must be switched off before charging.
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Connect the charging cable to a 230 V socket. Never use an extension cable.
For charging cables with controls on the control unit: Set the correct charging current (for existing 230 V socket) on the control unit.
![P5P6- 19w46- Plug in cable to car (EU+CH)](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img649b8eba8d6f42bcc0a80152263bcf4b_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
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Open the charging hatch. Remove the charging handle's protective cover and then press the handle the whole way into the socket for the car.
![P5P6-19w46- Adjustment of the charging cover (EU+CH)](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img037044698d786859c0a8015222e208fc_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
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Clamp the charging handle's cover in place as illustrated.
Important
The charging cable's charging handle is fastened/locked in, and charging starts within 5 seconds. When charging has started, the LED lamp in the charging input socket flashes with a green glow. The driver display shows the remaining estimated charging time or whether charging is not working as intended.
Battery charging can be interrupted for a while if the car is unlocked:
- and the door is opened - charging restarts within a few minutes.
- without the door being opened - the car is relocked automatically. Charging restarts after 1 minute.
Important
Never unplug the charging cable from the 230 V socket (alternating current) while charging is in progress - there is then a risk of damaging the 230 V socket. Always stop charging first before unplugging the charging cable from the car's charging input socket and then from the 230 V socket.
Condensation from the air conditioning may drip under the car during charging. This is normal and takes place due to cooling of the hybrid battery.