12 V battery

The 12 V battery powers everything in your vehicle except the electric propulsion.

Servicing and replacement

The 12 V battery is maintenance-free.

Contact an authorized Volvo workshop if the 12 V battery needs to be replaced.

 Important

12 V terminal

In the event of a total loss of power, the vehicle can't be unlocked, as the locks are electrically operated. To access the vehicle and charge it, the vehicle can be powered for a short time using the externally accessible 12 V terminal. It is accessed by removing a small panel by the left front wheel housing.

Before any use of the 12 V terminal, consider the following:
  • Volvo recommends that the 12 V terminal only be used by service technicians for the purpose of accessing the vehicle as part of immobilization recovery.
  • Only use a 12 V charger with a maximum charging current below 30 A.
  • Do not connect another 12 V battery to the terminal.
  • Connecting any power source that delivers current higher than 30 A will blow the fuse and thus disable it.
  • Only use the 12 V terminal for short amounts of time. This is not meant as a way of powering the vehicle continuously.
12 V battery specifications
Battery typeH5 AGM
Voltage12 V
Dimensions (length × width × height)242 × 175 × 190 mm (9.5 × 6.9 × 7.5 in)
Capacity60 Ah
Cold start capacity1680 A

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