At home, at work, at your gym or at your favorite coffee shop. Get ready to revolutionize the way you drive and own a car. With significant advances in electric charging technology and locating charging stations, switching from gas-powered cars to electric cars has never been easier.
At home, at work, out with friends or taking a longer road trip. Wherever the day or night takes you and however you live, it’s easy to create charging routines that reflect your lifestyle and circumstances. At home, most people plug their cars in overnight during off-peak hours to take advantage of lower electricity rates and wake up with a fully charged battery each morning. And with the Volvo Cars app, you’ll easily find and pay for charging points near you if you need to top up your battery during the day.
The cost of charging an electric car is, for many, a smarter long-term choice than gas.
10,000mi
0.11$/kwh
Our tool can help you calculate approximate charging costs for an electric Volvo car. Just use the sliders to add your yearly mileage and household energy costs per unit.
* The charging cost is an estimate based on tests and calculations by Volvo Cars for the MY23 XC40 Recharge Twin and XC60 Recharge (driving exclusively in Pure mode). Energy consumptions depends on many factors such as driving conditions, driving style, climate etc. It is not possible to guarantee an exact figure.
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
Charging times for a fully electric or plug-in hybrid Volvo car can vary depending on various factors such as outdoor temperatures, the charging method used and the size of the car’s battery. Make sure to optimize your electric Volvo car’s efficiency with battery preconditioning. This feature brings the battery to the perfect temperature before charging, reducing charging times and getting you back on the road faster.
Fast charging
DC charging at select public charging stations
Fully electric
28-34
min
Typical time to charge from 10% to 80% (150kW)
Plug-in hybrid
n/a
Household connector
AC charging at most public charging stations and home wallboxes.
Regular charging
8
h
Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240 V 48 A
Plug-in hybrid
5
h
Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240V 16A
Fast charging
DC charging at select public charging stations
Fully electric
28-34
min
Typical time to charge from 10% to 80% (150kW)
Plug-in hybrid
n/a
Household connector
AC charging at most public charging stations and home wallboxes.
Regular charging
8
h
Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240 V 48 A
Plug-in hybrid
5
h
Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240V 16A
Charging times will vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.
To make the most of the battery life in a fully electric car, we recommend AC charging the battery up to 90% capacity for typical daily driving and preferably not letting the charge fall below 20%.
Regularly charging the battery to 100% is a great way to make the most of the electric range in a plug-in hybrid. With a gas engine also available, you can allow charge to get low without worry.
Offers on the road
Volvo Cars and Starbucks are collaborating to establish the first public electric-vehicle charging network at the coffee company's U.S. stores, powered by ChargePoint.
With ChargePoint and their roaming partners EVgo, Shell Recharge, Flo, and EVConnect, among others, electric Volvo drivers can now access over 60,000 charging ports across the United States. Now you can find, start, track and pay for charging all within the Volvo Cars app.
Volvo Car electric vehicles now support the North American Charging Standard, enabling access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This will complement the wide access of fast chargers currently available via the CCS (Combined Charging System) network available today. With this move, Volvo Cars continues to improve the electric vehicle experience for our consumers by unlocking access to an additional 17,800+ and growing, public fast charging stations nationwide.
Hassle-free charging on the road.
When driving an electric Volvo, access to numerous public charging points increases significantly. This means you can enjoy your electric driving experience without worrying about running out of charge. And by using the Volvo Cars app, you can receive charging reminders and get guided navigation to the nearest charging station. These charging points allow you to quickly and easily top up your battery while on the go – perfect for those long road trips or days when you need more power than what one full charge can provide.
Here’s what you need to know to confidently go electric and find the right Volvo electric car for you.
Fully electric cars
Our fully electric cars offer emissions-free driving without compromising range and power.
Fully electric carsPlug-in hybrid cars
Plug-in hybrids pair an electric motor and a combustion engine for worry-free driving.
Plug-in hybrid carsUse the in-car Google maps or the Volvo Cars app to find charging stations near you.
Volvo Car electric vehicles now support the North American Charging Standard, enabling access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This will complement the wide access of fast chargers currently available via the CCS (Combined Charging System) network available today. With this move, Volvo Cars continues to improve the electric vehicle experience for our consumers by unlocking access to an additional 17,800+, and growing, public fast charging stations nationwide.
Plug-in hybrid cars use a lithium-ion battery, similar to, but smaller than, those used in fully electric cars.
Depending on the model, a Volvo plug-in hybrid car can manage most of your daily driving in a fully electric mode with zero tailpipe emissions. If you can coordinate charging opportunities at work or other destinations, you can likely make most of your shorter trips entirely electric. The 2024 S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid can drive up to 41 miles in Pure mode.
Our plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles come with a charging cable which you can use to connect to common household outlets for lightweight charging duty (Level 1). These dual-mode cables also include support faster Level 2 charging speeds. While away from home, you can also be connected to the charging cables present at AC charging points and charging stations.