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Charging Rates and Approximate Times
Volvo’s Pure Electric vehicles (XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge)
are equipped with 78kWh batteries
Approximate charging times*
• Level 2 – 10% to 80% ≈ 6 hours
• 150 kW DC Fast Charger – 10% to 80% ≈ 40 minutes
* Volvo recommends charging to 90% for everyday use for longer battery life.
For longer trips, charge to 100%.
Ambient temperature extremes (cold and hot), driving styles, routes,
terrain, vehicle speed and vehicle load are some of the conditions
that will affect vehicle range.
Electrification Terms and Their Meanings
• Volt is electrical “pressure” and Amp(ere) is electrical “flow.” The
“garden hose” analogy: Turning up the pressure (volt) moves more
water, and having a larger diameter hose (amp) flows more water.
In this analogy, water is equivalent to power.
• kWh – Kilowatt-Hours: amount of energy stored (comparative to
a tank of gas).
• kW – Kilowatt: amount of electricity needed to “fill up” the battery
via charger (AC or DC).
• 1kW = 1.34 horsepower (e.g., XC40 Recharge’s combined
300 kW = 402 horsepower).
• AC – Alternating Current (typical household outlets, Level 1 or 2,
including some charging stations) converts electric power to direct
current (DC) via an On-board Charger (OBC).
• DC – Direct Current (built-in converter, Level 3 charging stations)
feeds power directly to the car’s battery.
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The Volvo Cars app
• Lock or unlock
• Door status
• Window Status
• Remote Start (may not be available on all models)
• Pre-Conditioning Recharge vehicles Heating or Cooling
(The app will default to 72°)
• Set climate Timer (For T8 Plug-In Hybrid Drivers)
For T8 Plug-in Hybrid and Pure Electric vehicles only:
• State of charge
• Fuel and battery level
• If you are actively charging, the estimated time
of completion will display under the battery level.
App Icon Functionalities
The Volvo Cars app provides you with useful tools and functions that
enable a convenient and enjoyable Volvo experience.
