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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
The time it takes to charge your Volvo electric car depends on several factors – the type of charging station being the most important. Rapid chargers can add significant range quickly on the road, while a wallbox makes charging accessible at home. Other factors that can affect charging time in your electric car are outdoor temperature, your car’s model and battery capacity. This tool calculates estimated charging time based on a preconditioned battery, meaning charging time isn’t affected by outdoor temperatures.
a. The charging times displayed are estimates and real life charging times may vary depending on current battery health, battery and ambient temperature, cabin climatisation, the available power from the charger and other external factors.
Volvo Cars app
Better charging with the Volvo Cars app
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
