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Pure Electric
A Concise Guide to Volvo Pure Electric Vehicles
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Important Cautions 3
Key Google Services 4
Driver Profile Setup 5
At-Home Charging Solutions 8
Public Charging Solutions 9
Charging Speed 12
Charging Rates and Approximate Times 13
Charging Status Lights 14
Starting and Driving 15
The Volvo Cars app 16
One-Pedal Drive and Regenerative Braking 17
Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Tailgate 18
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Important Cautions
No electrics? Limited function
If the vehicle has no electrical current available – i.e. the ignition is
switched off or the 12V start battery is discharged – certain functions
will be limited, including power brakes and power steering.
Low-volume exterior noise
Remember that a battery electric vehicle does not emit any engine noise.
Its electric motors are quiet and may be difficult to hear by children,
pedestrians, cyclists, and animals. This is especially true in areas of low
speeds like residential streets or parking areas.
High-voltage current
Vehicle components that work with high-voltage current can be
dangerous if handled incorrectly. These high-voltage components
and orange-colored cables should only be handled by qualified
(Volvo) technicians. Please follow the instructions in your Digital
Owner’s Manual.
Recommended battery
depletion limits
Volvo strongly recommends that
you don’t let the battery deplete
to 0%. Below a 20% state of
charge you will receive warnings,
with guidance to charging stations.
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Key Google Services
For the most personalized experience in your new Pure Electric Volvo,
we recommend that you complete the profile setup and sign in with
your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create one here.
https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/
webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
When taking delivery of your car, make sure you have your Google
account information readily available, together with your smartphone. Google Assistant
Allows driver to control in-car functions and much
more by voice.
Google Maps
Helps keep drivers up to date with real-time data,
alternative routes and charging stations.
Google Play
Allows drivers to easily download apps and have them
appear within the car center touchscreen.
Google, Google Play, and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC. Google services
are included in the 4-year complimentary Digital Services package.
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On the center display, click on
Settings (the trackwheel at the
bottom right corner of the screen).
Once in Settings, select Profiles.
Once in Profiles, select
Complete Profiles Setup.
Follow prompts to set up Volvo ID and complete step one.
Driver Profile Setup
1. Link Volvo ID
Complete Profile Setup
Profiles
Accounts, privacy
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*iPhone user only, no action needed for Android users.
2. Pair PhoneDriver Profile Setup (continued)
Make sure to have your mobile
device with you in the car and
ensure that Bluetooth is enabled.
The Pair Phone screen should
appear on the center display;
select Next.
Available devices will appear.
Select your device on the
center display.
Make sure the code displayed in the vehicle matches the one
displayed on your phone and confirm.
Once pairing is completed, go to the phone’s Bluetooth settings*
• Press (i) by your car’s model name
• Enable Show Notifications and Sync Contacts for access
to text messages and phone contacts in the car. Next
Available devices Pair phone
iPhone
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Google Assistant, Google Play and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.
A short tutorial on Google Assistant is available, and you are able to turn
on personal results for access to your calendar and contacts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVUqCbaodKI
3. Google Sign-In
On the center display, accept
automatic software download
to enable over the air updates.
Review and accept Google
terms and conditions.
Follow prompts to sign in and view tutorials, turn
on personal results and select Google Play apps,
then your profile is complete!
Driver Profile Setup (continued)
Accept
Automatic software download
Keep your vehicle up to date.
Accept
Google Services
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At-Home Charging Solutions
Your Volvo comes standard with a dual-mode
charging cable. It has two adaptors that allow
the vehicle to be plugged in to either 110V
or 240V home outlets.
The 240V option is recommended because
it can fully recharge your Volvo overnight
(e.g. approx. 8 hours).
Home Wall Box: 240V, dedicated 50-amp service
Level 2 (AC): Up to 35 miles of range per hour
of charge
The ChargePoint Home Flex is one home wall-box solution that
provides fast and efficient charging. More information can be found
at chargepoint.com/volvo/
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 https://qmerit.com/ev/volvo/ Standard 110V wall
outlet Level 1 (AC):
Up to 3 miles of range
per hour of charge 240V NEMA 14-50
wall outlet Level 2 (AC):
Up to 25 miles of range
per hour of charge