Charging status in the charging cable's control module

Updated 2021-10-04

The indicator on the charging cable's control module shows the status of charging in progress and completed charging.

LED	Status	Meaning	Recommended action
Off	Charging is not possible.	No power supply to the charging cable.	Unplug the charging cable from the outlet. Plug the charging cable back into the outlet or use another outlet. If the problem persists, contact Volvo Support.
White light	Charging possible.	The charging cable is ready to be plugged into the vehicle.	If the LED indicator is white but charging is not possible: Unplug the charging cable from the charging socket. Plug the charging cable back into the charging socket. If the indicator does not begin flashing white within about 10 seconds, first unplug the charging cable from the charging socket and then unplug it from the wall outlet. Plug the charging cable back into the charging socket and the outlet. If the problem persists, contact Volvo Support.
Flashing white	Charging is in progress.	The vehicle's electronic system has initiated charging Charging is in progress.	Wait until the batteries are fully charged.
Steady red light	Charging is not possible.	Temporary error.	Unplug the charging cable from the charging socket. Wait a few seconds. Plug the charging cable back into the charging socket. If the problem persists, contact your Volvo retailer.
Flashing red light	Charging is not possible.	Serious error.	First unplug the charging cable from the charging socket and then from the electrical outlet. If the problem persists, contact your Volvo retailer.