Charging the high voltage battery
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
The time it takes for the high voltage battery to be charged is dependent on the charging power that is used.
Note
Warning
Charging cable handle and charging input socket
![P6- 2037-XC40 BEV-Charging](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc2bc1ca9d22a9aa6c0a8015260ceafd0_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
- 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
Decal on the inside of the charging flap
![P6-2037-XC40 BEV-Decal inside charging lid](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgfbf726b5d28f45d5c0a8015262ddba95_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Use charging that is approved for use in the car in accordance with the identifier1 on the inside of the charging input socket flap.