Electric Car Charging
Electric car charging costs
The cost of charging an electric car in the UK, for many, is a smarter long term choice than alternative fuels such as petrol and diesel. Explore just how much the Volvo XC40 Recharge could save you today.
From different charge times to different charging types. How to charge your electric car.
3-pin plug
You can use a standard 3-pin house plug to charge your electric car at home. This is, however, the slowest method to recharge the battery.
Home wallbox & public charging
Charging with a home wallbox or public charging point is often referred to as ‘Fast AC charging’. As they offer much faster electric car charging speeds than a 3-pin plug.
Rapid charging points
Rapid chargers are the fastest way to charge your electric car. Typically found at motorway services and increasingly at petrol stations and supermarkets.
A Volvo XC40 Recharge electric battery will last up to 250 miles*. The time to recharge your electric car will vary depending on the type of charger.
3-pin plug
Up to 40 hours (0 - 100% charge)
Home Wallbox (11kW)
Up to 8 hours (0 - 100% charge)
Rapid Charge (150kW)
Up to 37 mins (10 – 80% charge)
*The figures are based on WLTP data obtained under specific testing conditions for XC40 Recharge. The real-life driving range and energy consumption achieved under real conditions varies depending on driving behaviour and other external factors. Charging times can vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.
Tips on extending your Volvo’s electric range.
Speed and driving style
Just like a combustion vehicle, a more economical driving style will help to increase the range of an electric car. Driving at higher speeds requires more energy, therefore, a smooth driving style at reduced speeds will help to improve overall range. All electric Volvo’s include the ‘Range Assistant’ app, a useful tool to check energy consumption and to help develop a more efficient driving style.
Temperature inside and out.
The range of an electric car can be reduced in cold temperatures, as the battery works less efficiently. And an electrical heater uses a lot of energy to warm the cabin. To help preserve your electric range in colder temperatures pre-heat your Volvo remotely via the Volvo App, whilst connected to your wallbox before starting your journey. So that you use the mains, instead of the car battery, to heat the car. And during your journey, the heated seats and steering wheel use much less electrical energy than the heater.
One pedal drive
Also known as ‘regenerative braking’, all electric Volvo’s come with one pedal drive as standard. This allows the user to slow down the car when they release the accelerator pedal, acting like a brake (don’t worry, you still get a brake pedal). In doing so, the electric motor within the car performs like an electric generator, helping to recharge the battery every time you slow down.
