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Important

The car must only be charged from approved, earthed household sockets.

Do not exceed the maximum permitted charging current when charging via a regular household socket. Limits

imposed by local and national charging recommendations may apply.

Ensure that the household socket fuse can handle the charging cable's specified current before you start charging. If

you are uncertain, the socket must be checked by a qualified and licensed electrician.

Never connect the charging cable when there is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning strike.

DC fast charging

DC fast charging is available at certain charging stations. These charging stations deliver very high power, as well as shorter

charging times.

Note

Charging stations with support for fast charging are usually clearly marked CCS or Combo.

Charging cables

There are different charging cables to use when you charge your car. Mode 3 cables are the standard cable to use when char-

ging electric cars. There are different versions of the mode 2 cable available. Mode 2 cables can be used as an emergency solu-

tion, but it is not recommended to use them as a daily charging method.

Automatic charging while driving

Your car can automatically charge its batteries^[2]slightly while driving. This is done through regenerative braking during lighter

braking using the foot brake and by engine braking in gear B. Charging your car this way is not an alternative to using a char-

ging station or a charging point, but it is a way of re-using some of the car's kinetic energy during braking manoeuvres.

[1]

Including any work on the electric metre housing or power distribution service panel.

[2]

both the traction battery and the 12 V battery.

7.1.1. Charging cables

When using a charging cable for the first time, always check to make sure it's compatible with your car.

Charging cable recommendations and use

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Warning

High voltage

The cable is connected to a hazardous electrical system. Contact with high voltage current can cause fatality or serious

personal injury.

Damaged cables

Do not use a charging cable that shows any signs of damage or wear. It can cause an electric shock. A damaged or mal-

functioning charging cable provided by Volvo may only be repaired at an authorised workshop. Contact an authorised

Volvo workshop for more information. If you are charging at a charging station, try another cable or charging point.

Excessive wear and debris

Remember to always check the charging cable’s connector for excessive wear or debris. Do not touch the charging

cable's connector or use any tools to attempt to remove debris from the charging cable. It can cause an electric shock.

Public charging stations are in constant use and can be exposed to more wear and tear than a private charging station.

Cable placement

Remember to place the cable where there is minimal risk of it getting damaged or causing personal injury. A carelessly

placed cable can easily get run over or tripped over.

Child safety

Keep children away from charging cables, especially when the cables are plugged in.

Important

Adaptors

Do not use any adaptors between the charging cable and the electrical socket of the car.

Do not use any adaptors between the charging cable and the household socket.

Liquids and cables

Do not wash the car when the charging cable is connected or when the charging lid is open.

Do not submerge the charging cable or its components in liquid. If you need to clean the cable, use a clean cloth lightly

dampened with water. If needed, use a mild detergent but never use chemicals or strong solvents.

Only use recommended cables

Only use the cables originally provided with your car or that are recommended by Volvo.

Volvo takes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by charging equipment not recommended by Volvo.

The charging cable has been designed to meet Volvo's safety standard.

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Note

Recommended cables

Volvo recommends a charging cable according to IEC 62196 and IEC 61851 that supports temperature monitoring.

Charging cable instructions

Before using a charging cable, make sure to read the instructions from the cable's manufacturer.

Some charging stations have a permanently attached charging cable. Be sure to follow the charging station's instruc-

tions on how to use it.

Mode 3 cable for charging stations

You can use this type of cable to charge your car at AC^[1]charging stations.

Mode 2 charging cables

Use a charging cable with a household plug to charge the car from an ordinary household socket, such as when no other char-

ging options are available.

Important

Do not use this type of charging as a daily charging method.

[1]

Alternating current

7.2. Charging view and settings

In the charging view, you can access information about the charging process, start or stop the charging,

unlock the charging cable and set different charging settings. You can customise the charging settings

according to your preferences. The charging view appears automatically when charging is initiated.

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