Charging the high voltage battery

The car is equipped with a rechargeable high voltage battery of lithium-ion type.

The high voltage battery is charged using a charging cable.

The battery can also be charged via charging stations with an integrated control unit. The charging stations can be equipped with either a permanent charging cable or a socket where a special charging cable with a matching connector, known as a mode 3 charging cable, can be connected.

Fast charging

Besides charging via a 230V socket (alternating current), the car supports fast charging with direct current via charging stations that support the CCS (Combined Charging System) standard. A higher charging power can normally be achieved by charging with direct current, and the charging time can therefore be reduced. Maximum charging power is normally achieved when the high voltage battery's charge level is 0-80%. When the charge level rises, the output will be reduced in order to reduce wear.

 Note

Volvo recommends a charging cable in accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851 which supports temperature monitoring.

The time it takes for the high voltage battery to be charged is dependent on the charging power that is used.

 Note

The capacity of the high voltage battery is reduced slightly with age and use.

 Warning

Replacing the high voltage battery must only be performed by a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Charging cable handle and charging input socket

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Charging cable handle and charging input socket.
Charging status is indicated in the following ways:
  • indicator on the charging cable's control unit
  • indicator lamp in the car's charging input socket.
  • image and text in the driver display.

It is not possible to drive the car while charging is in progress.

High voltage battery performance may be reduced if the temperature in the battery is too low or high.

 Important

The performance of the high voltage battery may be reduced if the car is left for any length of time in environments where the temperature is below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Avoid the battery becoming too hot or too cold by connecting the car to a charger.

Decal on the inside of the charging flap

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Use charging that is approved for use in the car in accordance with the identifier1 on the inside of the charging input socket flap.

  1. 1 Identifiers that comply with CEN standard EN 17186 can be found on the inside of the charging input socket flap.