2025-2026 Volvo EX30 4 Door Charging your car -> Starting AC charging User Manual
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You can deactivate the schedule by turning it off. The timer will not be active and no scheduled charging is planned.  
7.3. Start and stop charging  
You can charge your car by using either AC[ ] charging or DC[ charging. How you start and stop the  
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charging process depends on the type of charging you use.  
AC charging is the recommended charging mode for everyday charging as it maintains the condition of the battery over time.  
AC charging can be used if you are charging from a charging station, a charging point at home or a regular household socket.  
DC charging is available at certain charging stations and charges your car faster than AC charging. However, it also wears the  
battery out faster. DC charging can be used when you need to recharge your battery immediately.  
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Alternating current  
[2]  
Direct current  
7.3.1. Starting AC charging  
AC charging can be done at certain charging stations, from a charging point at home or from a regular  
household socket. The cable you need depends on the charging mode.  
To initiate charging, make sure:  
the car is in park.  
the charging settings are set up according to your preferences.[1]  
If you are using a regular household socket, also make sure it meets the safety requirements for charging.  
Warning  
Do not connect any equipment other than the charging cable between the charging source and the car's charging port.[2]  
It can cause malfunction, damage or electric shock.  
Connect the charging cable to the charging source. Some charging stations have a permanently attached charging cable  
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that you connect to your car.  
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instances. For more information, refer to the first page for the complete disclaimer note.  
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Open the charging lid by lightly pressing on its rearmost end.  
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Remove any protective covers from the charging port and cable connector.  
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Important  
To avoid damage to the paintwork, position the connector's protective cover so that it does not touch the car.  
Connect the cable to the charging port.  
When the cable is fully inserted it locks into place. Charging starts within a few seconds.  
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You can see the charging status in the charging port and in the display.  
Recommended action if charging does not start  
First, disconnect the cable from the car's charging port, then from the charging source. Wait a moment before reconnecting it.  
If the problem persists, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
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Some settings can be adjusted during charging.  
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This includes extension leads, socket splitters, socket adaptors, external timers, overvoltage protection devices and similar  
devices.  
7.3.2. Starting DC charging  
DC charging is available at certain charging stations.  
DC charging stations have permanently attached charging cables, so you don't need to use your own.  
The content of this manual represents the status of the user manual at the time of printing and may not be completely valid in future  
instances. For more information, refer to the first page for the complete disclaimer note.  
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