Note
The information in this section refers to charging via a wall socket and a mode 2 charging cable.
Charging cable (mode 2)
When charging via a wall socket, use a charging cable with a control unit than can limit the amperage (mode 2).
Note
Volvo recommends a charging cable in accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851 which supports temperature monitoring.
Warning
- Only use the charging cable provided with your vehicle or a replacement cable purchased from a Volvo retailer.
- The charging cable and its associated parts must not be swamped or immersed in water.
- The charging cable has a built-in circuit breaker. Charging must only take place with grounded and approved sockets.
- Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable when it is plugged in.
- High voltage in the charging cable. Contact with high voltage can cause death or serious personal injury.
- Do not use the charging cable if it is damaged in any way. A damaged or inoperative charging cable must only be repaired by a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
- Always position the charging cable so that it will not be driven over, stepped on, tripped over or damaged in some other way, or cause personal injury.
- Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet before cleaning it.
- Never connect the charging cable to an extension cord or a multiple plug socket.
- Do not use one or more adapters between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
- Do not connect one or more adapters of any type between charging cable and car.
- Do not use an external timer between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
Also, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for using the charging cable and its components.
Starting charging
- Plug the charging cable into a 230 V socket. Open the charging hatch. Note that the car must be switched off prior to charging. Remove the charging handle’s protective cover and then press the handle the whole way into the socket for the car.
- The charging cable’s charging handle is fastened/locked in, and charging starts within 5 seconds.
Note
Read more about how charging is started in the section on Charging hybrid cars.
Important
If the fuse of the wall socket has too low a current capacity, the fuse could blow while the car is charging. Contact a qualified electrician for investigation of further measures.
Warning
- The hybrid battery must only be charged at maximum permitted charging current or lower in accordance with applicable local and national recommendations for hybrid charging from wall sockets/plugs.
- Charging the hybrid battery must only take place from approved grounded wall sockets.
- Avoid visibly worn, defective or damaged mains sockets since they may lead to fire damage and/or personal injury if used.
Important
Never connect the charging cable when there is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning strike.
Finish charging
Finish charging by unlocking the car, unplugging the charging cable from the car’s charging input socket and then from the
230 V socket.
Note
Read more about how charging is ended in the section on Ending charging of hybrid cars.
Important
- Before the charging cable is disconnected from the car’s charging input socket, the car must be unlocked using the unlock button on the key. This must be carried out even if the doors on the car are already unlocked. If the car is not unlocked using the unlock button, this may lead to damage to the charging cable or to the system.
- Never unplug the charging cable from the wall socket while charging is in progress – there is then a risk of damaging the wall socket.
- Always unlock the car so that charging is stopped before the connection to the wall socket is unplugged.
- Note that the charging cable must be unplugged from the car’s charging input socket before being unplugged from the wall socket, partly to avoid damage to the system, and partly to avoid stopping the charging unintentionally.
Fuse
Charging a hybrid car via a wall socket corresponds to a high load on the fuse.
Important
- Ensure that the wall socket fuse can handle the specified amperage for the charging cable.
- Normally several 230 V consumers are included in a fuse circuit, so additional consumers (e.g. lighting, vacuum cleaner, electric drill, etc.) can be on the same fuse.
- Check that the 230 V socket has adequate power capacity for charging electric vehicles – in the event of uncertainty, the socket must be checked by a qualified professional.
Charging a hybrid car
Charge the car via a charging station at home or via a public charging station.
Starting charging
- Disconnect the charging cable from the charging station storage socket or take out the charging cable. Note that the car must be switched off prior to charging.
- Plug the charging cable into the charging station. If the charging station has a permanent charging cable, skip to step 3.
Important
Avoid plugging in the charging cable when there is a risk of a thunderstorm or lightning strikes.
Press in the rear section of the cover to open the charging hatch.
Remove the charging handle’s protective cover and press the charging handle the whole way into the socket for the car.
Important
- To avoid damage to the paint, e.g. in the event of high winds, position the charging handle’s protective cover so that it does not touch the car.
- The charging cable’s charging handle is fastened/locked in, and charging starts within 5 seconds.
- When charging has started, the LED lamp in the charging input socket flashes with a green glow.
- The driver display shows the remaining estimated charging time or whether charging is not working as intended.
- Condensation from the air conditioning may drip under the car during charging. This is normal and takes place due to cooling of the hybrid battery.
Warning
- Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable when it is plugged in.
- High voltage in the charging cable. Contact with high voltage can cause death or serious personal injury.
- Do not use the charging cable if it is damaged in any way. A damaged or inoperative charging cable must only be repaired by a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
- Always position the charging cable so that it will not be driven over, stepped on, tripped over or damaged in some other way, or cause personal injury.
- Do not connect one or more adapters of any type between charging cable and car.
Also, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for using the charging cable and its components.
Important
Do not wash the car when the charging cable is connected or when the charging hatch is open.
Ending charging of a hybrid car
- End charging by unlocking the car, unplugging the charging cable from the car’s charging input socket, and then the charging station.
- Unlock the car using the key. Charging is ended and the charging cable’s locked handle releases/unlocks.
Important
Always stop charging first before unplugging the charging cable from the car’s charging input socket and then from the charging station.
- Unplug the charging cable from the car’s charging input socket and close the hatch.
- Unplug the charging cable from the charging station, or plug the permanent charging cable into the charging station’s storage socket.
Important
Always unlock the car so that charging is stopped before you unplug the charging cable. Note that the charging cable must be unplugged from the car’s charging input socket before being unplugged from the charging station, partly to avoid damage to the system, and partly to avoid stopping the charging unintentionally.
The charging cable is locked automatically
If the charging cable is not unplugged from the charging input socket, it is automatically locked in again shortly after unlocking. The charging cable can be unplugged again if the car is unlocked using the key. For cars with the keyless locking and unlocking function, it is possible to lock and unlock using the handle again.
Charging time
The following charging times are approximate and apply when air conditioning or any other consumer is not affecting charging. If charging time seems considerably longer, it should be investigated.
Charging time (single-phase charging)
Charging times for charging with 230V | Current intensity (A) | Charging power (kW) | Charging time (hours) |
| 6 | 1,3 | 12 |
| 10 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 16 | 3,6 | 5 |
Note
- Charging power and charging time may vary depending on voltage level and whether another load is connected into the same circuit.
- When using a charging station with an output higher than 3.6 kW, the maximum capacity of the hybrid car is 3.6 kW.
- If the weather is very hot or very cold, some of the charging current is used to heat/cool the hybrid battery, which results in a longer charging time. If the parking heater is active then part of the charging current is also used.