Stay updated with the Volvo Cars app

Ensuring your Volvo Cars app is up-to-date allows you to access the latest features and improvements, enhancing your experience and connectivity.

Ensuring your Volvo Cars app is up-to-date allows you to access the latest features and improvements, enhancing your experience and connectivity.

 Note

The availability and compatibility of features and services vary across different markets and car models. Consequently, some features or fixes described in these release notes may not be available in your location or for your specific vehicle.

This update requires Android 8.0/iOS 16.4 or later.

Volvo Cars app version 5.44.0

Android

  • New maintenance view1

We've added a maintenance view for cars with Google built-in that displays your car’s service and maintenance needs, all in one convenient place. You will be able to check when your next service is due, book a service appointment, monitor the status of various systems in your car such as brake fluid and washer fluid, and access the user manual.

Maintenance screen Android
  • Electric consumption statistics2

Information about your car's electric consumption is now included in the statistics view for plug-in hybrids with Google built-in. This update allows you to easily monitor your electric usage and fuel consumption, providing a more comprehensive understanding of your car's efficiency.

Android Statistics screen
  • Introducing Volvo EX90

In this update we've introduced a range of exciting new features for our newest addition, the Volvo EX90.

iOS

  • New maintenance view1

We've added a maintenance view for cars with Google built-in that displays your car’s service and maintenance needs, all in one convenient place. You will be able to check when your next service is due, book a service appointment, monitor the status of various systems in your car such as brake fluid and washer fluid, and access the user manual.

iOS Maintenance screen
  • Electric consumption statistics2

Information about your car's electric consumption is now included in the statistics view for plug-in hybrids with Google built-in. This update allows you to easily monitor your electric usage and fuel consumption, providing a more comprehensive understanding of your car's efficiency.

iOS Statistics screen
  • Range information3

Range information, which is the distance you can drive with your current battery level, is now part of the home view for XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40, and EX40 cars. This update gives you a quick and easy access to your car's range directly from the home view.

2021 XC40
  • Improved driving journal

The driving journal has been improved to better align with your iOS settings. This update ensures that the units in your driving journal automatically adjust based on the measurement system selected in your iOS settings, offering a more localised and accurate experience.

  • Introducing Volvo EX90

In this update we've introduced a range of exciting new features for our newest addition, the Volvo EX90.

Volvo Cars app version 5.43.0

Android

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Target battery level4

We've added a new feature that allows you to set a maximum charging limit for XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars. You can now manage and control the charge percentage of your car’s battery directly from the Volvo Cars app.

Target charging images
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.42.0

Android

  • Updates to our pick-up and delivery service

We have a new process for our pick-up and delivery service, which will now be managed directly by the retailer. This ensures that you can continue to use this transportation option with clear and transparent communication throughout the process.

Android PuD screens
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Updates to our pick-up and delivery service

We have a new process for our pick-up and delivery service, which will now be managed directly by the retailer. This ensures that you can continue to use this transportation option with clear and transparent communication throughout the process.

iOS PuD screen
  • Link to our help centre

We've added a link so you can easily search for your car's user manual and explore many helpful topics under the support section in the Volvo Cars app.

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.41.0

Android

Enhancements to retailer selection screens
  • Retailer map pins

We've introduced map pins to help you to quickly identify and choose retailers on the map.

Retailer map pin
  • Search by retailer name

You can now easily search for retailers by name in addition to the location-based search, providing a faster and more intuitive way to find your preferred retailers.

Filter retailer locations
  • Clustering of retailer locations

Retailers close to one another are now clustered together to enhance the map's clarity and usability, especially in densely populated areas.

  • Retailer search filtering options

We've added new filtering capabilities so you can refine retailer searches based on proximity to your car and your current location when you're on the move.

Filter retailers
Enhancements to charging station screens5
  • Display only preferred charging stations

You can now filter the map to see only your preferred stations, allowing you to quickly find the best options without sifting through all available stations.

  • Charging power range slider

We've added a slider that lets you select the minimum and maximum power ranges for the charging stations shown. Choose a high power range for fast charging sessions when you need to get back on the road quickly or select a lower power range for more economical charging options, such as overnight charging.

  • Charging method selection

You can now choose your preferred charging method. For example, you can select Volvo Cars app while you're waiting for your charging card to be delivered.

Charging power range slider
General updates
  • Removal of the legacy widget & shortcuts

The Volvo Cars app will no longer support accessing shortcut functions through widgets or long-tapping the app icon.

iOS

Enhancements to retailer selection screens
  • Retailer map pins

We've introduced map pins to help you to quickly identify and choose retailers on the map.

Retailer map pin
  • Search by retailer name

You can now easily search for retailers by name in addition to the location-based search, providing a faster and more intuitive way to find your preferred retailers.

Filter retailer locations
  • Retailer search filtering options

We've added new filtering capabilities so you can refine retailer searches based on proximity to your car and your current location when you're on the move.

Filter retailers
  1. 1 Applies to cars with Google built-in only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  2. 2 Applies to plug-in hybrids with Google built-in only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  3. 3 Applies to XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  4. 4 Requires car software version 3.0.3 or later. Applies to XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  5. 5 Applies to fully electric cars only.