High voltage battery
For operation with the electric motor, the car is equipped with a battery located in the car's chassis. This is maintenance-free and rechargeable and is of lithium-ion type.
Only authorised workshop personnel are allowed to handle high voltage battery parts.
The car cannot be started if the high voltage battery is discharged. If both the 12V battery and the high voltage battery are discharged then both batteries must be charged. In such a case, charging only the high voltage battery is not possible. In order for the high voltage battery to be charged, the 12V battery must have a certain state of charge (SoC).
Warning
Replacing the high voltage battery must only be performed by a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Location of the high voltage battery
Service life and capacity of the high voltage battery
The capacity of the high voltage battery diminishes with age and use, which may result in reduced range.
Some recommendations to increase battery service life:
- Leave the charging cable fitted when the car is parked. Primarily in particularly hot or cold climates.
- Avoid driving to a 0% state of charge (SoC).
- If the state of charge (SoC) is 0%, the battery should be charged as soon as possible.
- Avoid maximum charging of the battery if this is not needed for the mileage.
High voltage battery specifications
Type: Lithium-ion
Total amount of energy: 78 kWh.