Get Charging your car -> Charging view and settings Guide for Volvo EX40 SUV First Generation (2025-2026)

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.

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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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Note

The information content can vary depending on the current charging status.

The following information, functions and settings are available in the centre display:

Current battery level

Target battery level

Amperage^[1]

Charging status

Set a target battery level

Limit the electrical current for AC charging

Add and manage schedules

Unlock the charging cable

Activate Plug & Charge

Tip

You can also access information about battery level, charging status and the charging process in the Volvo Cars app.

You can also access the charging view through the settings in the centre display.

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Amperage is only shown if a limit was set.

7.2.1. Setting a target battery level for charging

You can set a target battery level by selecting a value in the charging view. This can help you to maintain

good charging performance and battery longevity.

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Tip

You can also set a target battery level for charging via the Volvo Cars app.

1. Press the car symbol

in the bottom bar and go to Settings.

2. Go to Charging → Target battery level.

3. Select your preferred battery level.

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The target battery level value changes. The value is saved until you change it again.

7.2.2. Setting the amperage limit for charging

You can set an amperage limit for AC charging by selecting a value in the charging view.

Ampere, often written as "amp" or "A", is the unit for electric current.

1. Press the car symbol

in the bottom bar and go to Settings.

2. Go to Charging → Limit charging current.

3. Turn the function on.^[1]

4. Adjust the amperage limit to your preferred value.

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The amperage limit changes and the value is saved until you change it again. When your car is charging, the amperage limit

is shown in the centre display.

Note

The amperage may be limited by the charging station, charging cable or the car. There is no guarantee that the car can

be charged with the specified amperage if it is higher than what is permitted by the charging station or charging

cable.

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Only available for AC charging.

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7.2.3. Adding and managing charging schedules

You can set and activate a charging schedule for your car in the charging view. This means you can specify

when you want the car to charge, such as when plugged in overnight.

Tip

You can also add a charging schedule via the Volvo Cars app.

A charging schedule can be set for a specific location. When you arrive at that specific location, the charging schedule is auto-

matically applied.

1.

Press the car symbol

in the bottom bar and go to Settings.

2. Go to Charging → Schedules.

3. Press Add to add a charging schedule.

4. Select start and stop times for the charging schedule by using the timer and then press Save.

5. Activate the schedule by turning it on.

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The timer is active and the scheduled charging time is visible in the charging view.

You can also modify the schedule by adjusting start and stop times.

Deactivate the schedule by turning it off. The timer is not active and no scheduled charging is planned.

Note

Override a charging schedule

If you want to interrupt an ongoing scheduled charging session, you can simply unplug the charging cable from the car.

Connect the cable again immediately^[1]to start a normal charging session. The scheduled charging is stopped and you

need to manually set start and stop times for your next scheduled charging session.

You can also override a charging schedule and charge straight away via the Volvo Cars app. This option is available if a

charging schedule is active, your car is in park and the charging cable is connected.

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Within 3 seconds.

7.3. Start and stop charging

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