How to charge your Volvo electric car

Electric vehicle charging is easy. Charge at home with a quick and intelligent wallbox installed on your driveway, at a public charger outside your favourite restaurant, or at a rapid charging station on road trips. It’s convenient, too. The Volvo Cars app allows you to schedule charging sessions, locate public charging stations, and even handle payments.

Close-up of a hand holding a smartphone displaying a 
charging app showing 43% battery and public charging 
options.

Take charge with the Volvo Cars app

The Volvo Cars app is your gateway to fuss-free electric driving. With the press of a button you can check your current charging status, set your home charging schedule, find charging stations within range and even make payments on the go.

Rear side view of a an electric Volvo SUV charging at a 
home wallbox against a dark wooden wall.

Cut costs with home charging

Charging at home often costs less than using public stations, especially during off-peak hours. Simply schedule charging for late at night or early morning to help save money - without the extra stops.

Interior view of a Volvo car showing a man and woman seated 
in the front seats, facing each other, with a large touchscreen 
navigation system between them.

Wake up with a charged battery

With a car home charging station on your driveway, you have convenient access to fast and powerful charging whenever you want to. Simply set a charging schedule that fits your plans, and your electric car is always ready for daily commutes, quick errands or road trips.

Side view of an electric Volvo car plugged into a home 
wallbox against a red home exterior.

Home charging

Power up at home. Use a standard outlet for steady range or a wallbox for up to [market-specific speed]. Schedule charges to help save on energy costs.

Front view of an electric Volvo car plugged into a public
charging point in a parking lot on a sunny day.

Public Charging

Charge on the go. Use a destination charger to easily top up while you’re out, and a rapid charger (usually found near motorways) to add major range fast.

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An in-app view of the Volvo Cars app interface showing 
available charging stations with a location search bar at 
the top of the screen.

Find charging stations easily

Find charging stations before you set off, or locate them on the road through your car’s centre display or the Google Maps app in your phone. You can filter by charging speed, charging networks, plug type and availability. And when your battery drops to 20%, Google Maps in your car will suggest nearby chargers and guide you there – showing your estimated charge level on arrival.

An in-app view of the Volvo Cars app interface showing 
payment methods, charge history and a contact number
for available charging points with the heading ‘Public 
Charging’.

Manage and monitor charging remotely

The Volvo Cars app gives you a complete overview of all charging features. With the app, you can easily monitor the charging status (ongoing, completed or fault) and check the available range. You can also control the charging speed of your Volvo Wallbox and set your preferred charging schedule.

An in-app view of the Volvo Cars app interface showing 
available charging time with a battery figure, target battery 
level, amp limit and manual schedule with a toggle ‘on’ or 
’off’ choice.

Pay effortlessly

Forgot to bring your wallet? Tired of paper receipts? No worries. Simply choose and save your preferred payment method to effortlessly handle transactions and track your charging expenses through the app.

How to use a charging station

Arrive at a charging station

Park your car with the charging port within reach of the charging cable

Connect the cable

Insert the charging cable into the charging port of your car

Start charging

Follow the instructions in your preferred app or the charging station itself

Close-up of a central touchscreen showing a top-view graphic 
of a vehicle charging, with battery at 50% and charging 
details displayed on the screen.

Charging compatibility for your Volvo

Public chargers are categorised as rapid chargers or destination chargers. Rapid chargers offer the fastest way to charge your car, while destination chargers typically top up your electric car in a few hours. Fully electric Volvo cars and plug-in hybrids are compatible with all destination chargers. In Europe, our fully electric cars are compatible with rapid chargers that use the CCS standard, including Tesla Superchargers. In your fully electric Volvo, both Google Maps on the in-car navigation and the Volvo Cars app can show which charge points have the right plug for your car.

Front close up view of a fully electric Volvo car with 
the headlights on.

Fully electric cars

Volvo fully electric cars run entirely on electricity, making charging a natural part of your daily routine. Plug in at home with a wallbox or top up on the go at public charging stations.

Front close up view of a plug-in hybrid Volvo car with 
a close up on the steel grille and sleek headlights.

Plug-in hybrid cars

Volvo plug-in hybrids blend electric efficiency with a combustion engine. Charging is flexible, either at home or at public stations – just remember, rapid chargers are meant only for fully electric cars.