1. Support/
  2. All cars/
  3. S60 Twin Engine 2020/
  4. User manual/
  5. Starting and driving/
  6. Hybrid information/
  7. Battery recycle

Battery recycle

A used starter battery should be recycled in an environmentally sound manner – it contains lead.

Updated 19/03/2020

Consult a workshop in the event of uncertainty about how this type of waste should be discarded - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related articles

Symbols on the batteries

There are information and warning symbols on the batteries.

Hybrid battery

The car is equipped with a hybrid battery for electric motor operation - a maintenance-free rechargeable Lithium-ion type battery.

Starter battery

The electrical system is single-pole and uses the chassis and engine casing as a conductor. The starter battery is used to start up the electrical system and drive electrical equipment in the car. The hybrid battery is used when the internal combustion engine is started. The starter battery should be replaced by a workshop.