2021 VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC charging

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Table of Contents
This Quick Guide is divided into the following sections:
(Click on any topic to jump to that page; use the Home icon in the lower
left of each page to return here)
1. Important to know 4
• No electrical 4
• Exterior engine noise 4
• High-voltage current 4
2. Getting ready for your new Pure Electric Volvo 5
• Preparing your home for charging of the vehicle’s
high-voltage battery 5
• Home charging 6
• Public charging 7
• An active Google account will enable access to key features 8
3. When You Take Delivery 9
• Shifter, parking brake, and front trunk storage 9-10
• Signing in with Google 11
• Activating Screen Lock 12
• Interacting with the Google entertainment interface 13
• Pairing a phone 14
• Interacting with the Digital Driver Display 15-16
• Charging basics 17-20
• Preconditioning the vehicle prior to driving 21
• Starting and driving 22
• One-pedal drive and regenerative braking 23-24
• The Volvo Cars app 25
• Volvo Cars app: Pairing Guide 26
4. After Delivery 27 • If desired, schedule a “2nd Delivery” with your Retailer 27
• Charging rates and approximate times 27
• Electrification terms and their meanings 28
• Roadside Assistance 29

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1. Important To Know
No Electrical
Keep in mind that if there is no electrical current to the vehicle – i.e.
the ignition is switched off or the start battery is discharged – certain
functions such as power brakes, power steering, etc. will be limited.
Exterior Engine Noise WARNING
Remember that a battery electric vehicle does not emit any engine
noise. It is powered only by quiet electric motors, and may be
difficult to notice by children, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
This is especially true at low speeds, such as in parking areas.
High-Voltage Current WARNING
Several components in the car work with high-voltage current that
could be dangerous in the event of incorrect intervention. High-voltage
operating components and orange-colored cables should only be
handled by qualified (Volvo) technicians.
Follow the instructions in your Digital Owner’s Manual.
Battery Depletion WARNING
Volvo strongly recommends not letting the battery deplete to 0%.
Below 20% state of charge you will receive warnings, with guidance
to charging stations.

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2. Getting ready for your new
Pure Electric Volvo
Preparing Your Home for Charging of the Vehicle’s
High-Voltage Battery
At-home fast-charging capability is an important aspect of electric
vehicle ownership.
Important to know:
1. Due to slow charging speed, Volvo does not recommend Level 1 home
charging as your predominant method of charging. You can set the
charging speed of your XC40 Recharge within the Charging section
in your center screen. For AC charging, charge speed can be set
between 6 amps and 48 amps. Ensure that your set vehicle charging
rate does not exceed the amperage of the household circuit being
used, to avoid tripping the circuit breaker.
2. NOTE: The charging port on your Pure Electric Volvo is located behind
the rear wheel on the driver’s side. Make sure your home charging
station is installed in a location where the cable will reach this section
of the vehicle.
• Your Volvo will come standard
with a dual mode Level 2 charging
cable approximately 14 feet in
length (4.5 meters), capable of
240-volt. The cable is supplied
with an adapter to enable both
Level 1 and Level 2 charging.

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Home Charging
• The ChargePoint Home Flex provides fast and efficient charging.
This 240-volt Level 2 home charger provides up to 50 amps
to charge your Volvo. More information can be found at
www.chargepoint.com/volvo/
• This charger provides smart connectivity and, with overnight
charging, will help ensure you start every day with a full charge.
• We strongly recommend professional installation of home-charging
technology. Volvo has partnered with Qmerit for at-home installation.
Qmerit has a network of electricians and offers a convenient
estimator tool to get started, at ev.qmerit.com/volvo/search
2. Getting ready for your new Pure Electric Volvo

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Public Charging
ChargePoint is an official vehicle-charging partner of Volvo Cars
in North America.
• A ChargePoint Welcome Kit is provided with your vehicle. Please take
the time to review its contents.
• To set up your ChargePoint account, please visit
www.chargepoint.com/drivers/
• With your active ChargePoint account and credit card information
stored, you have several payment methods, including:
- The RFID card, which is included in your vehicle Welcome Kit.
- The ChargePoint mobile app, which is available for both iOS
and Android.
- The in-car app - available in the Google Play Store - which allows
for touchless pay right from your driver’s seat.
How to begin a public charging session:
1. Once in Park, tap your card or phone on the ChargePoint station,
or hit the “Start Charge” button on your mobile app or on your car’s
center screen. This will unlock the charging connector so you can
remove it from the charging station.
2. Plug the connector into your Pure Electric Volvo to start charging.
2. Getting ready for your new Pure Electric Volvo

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Interacting with the Google Infotainment Interface
Interacting with the integrated Google services is as easy and familiar
as using your smartphone.
• Google Assistant supports natural speech. Simply say “Hey Google”
or “OK Google” and state your command, from navigation to just about
anything that can be answered by the internet.
• Google can also control some in-car features, such as climate settings
and heated seats and steering wheel.
• Built-in Google Maps provides real-time traffic and public charging
information,* and it can estimate your remaining state of charge before
you set out. Simply set your desired destination in Google Maps and
the system will show you the predicted battery charge level upon arrival.
• Signing into your own Google account provides a personalized
experience, such as directions to work or home, as well as access
to your recent search history in Google Maps from your other signed-
in devices. This makes trip planning very easy. The system will still
function without being signed in with Google.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo
* Not all public charging stations may be compatible with your vehicle.

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Interacting with the Digital Driver Display
The 12.3” Digital Driver Display is located in front of the driver,
directly behind the steering wheel.
• The Digital Driver Display is where you can view information related to
your vehicle’s state-of-charge – in terms of percentage charged, rate
of charge, and time to completion.
• When your vehicle is in Park, and connected to a charger, the Digital
Driver Display shows a wealth of information about the state, and rate,
of battery charging of your vehicle.
• There are 3 visual options for the Digital Driver Display to select from.
To change the display mode, press the lower toggle button on the right
side of the steering wheel, just below voice control.
• Calm Mode shows only the most necessary information (e.g., state of
charge) so you can relax and focus on your drive.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo

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Charging Basics
It is important to know how to use both at-home and public charging
systems, and to understand the ways your vehicle can “assist” in the
charging process.
• In “Settings,” selecting the maximum charging rate of 48 amps
will ensure the fastest charging with all types of chargers.
• The standard cable that comes with the vehicle allows your Volvo
to be plugged into both 110V and 240V home outlets, though 240V
is recommended as it can fully recharge the car overnight (e.g. approx.
8 hours). A 110V volt outlet does not carry sufficient current to provide
a viable solution for everyday charging. Due to significantly longer
charging times, it should be used only in emergencies, or to “top up.”
• Charging speed can be set in your center display. To adjust the
charging amp limit, click the gear icon on the center touchscreen
> select Charging > press the plus or minus sign to change the
amperage limit for charging. Set it to 48 amps for best charging
speed, if it’s not already. If you plug it into a lower amperage circuit,
e.g., a 110-volt 15 amp circuit, the car will lower the charging speed
based on the amperage available.
• You can view the car’s charging speed in the instrument cluster,
when parked and plugged in.
• Your Volvo is compatible with most public chargers. It can be charged
on AC (Level 2) chargers as well as DC fast chargers. AC charging
delivers a lower speed of charge, up to 11 kWh, while on DC it can
accept a charge up to 150 kWh. AC is most common at home, work,
or in shopping centers, while DC is typically found on interstate routes.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo