Electrification

Your life in harmony with charging your electric car

At home, at work, at your gym or at your favorite coffee shop. Get ready to revolutionize the way you drive and own a car. With significant advances in electric charging technology and locating charging stations, switching from gas-powered cars to electric cars has never been easier.

Create an electric car charging routine

At home, at work, out with friends or taking a longer road trip. Wherever the day or night takes you and however you live, it’s easy to create charging routines that reflect your lifestyle and circumstances. At home, most people plug their cars in overnight during off-peak hours to take advantage of lower electricity rates and wake up with a fully charged battery each morning. And with the Volvo Cars app, you’ll easily find and pay for charging points near you if you need to top up your battery during the day.

Costs of charging a Volvo electric car at home

The cost of charging an electric car is, for many, a smarter long-term choice than gas.

Estimated charging costs*
$0/month
Yearly mileage

10,000mi

Household energy cost

0.11$/kwh

Volvo At Home Charging for EVs - Woman charging an electric Volvo

Our tool can help you calculate approximate charging costs for an electric Volvo car. Just use the sliders to add your yearly mileage and household energy costs per unit.

* The charging cost is an estimate based on tests and calculations by Volvo Cars for the MY23 XC40 Recharge Twin and XC60 Recharge (driving exclusively in Pure mode). Energy consumptions depends on many factors such as driving conditions, driving style, climate etc. It is not possible to guarantee an exact figure.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Charging times for a fully electric or plug-in hybrid Volvo car can vary depending on various factors such as outdoor temperatures, the charging method used and the size of the car’s battery. Make sure to optimize your electric Volvo car’s efficiency with battery preconditioning. This feature brings the battery to the perfect temperature before charging, reducing charging times and getting you back on the road faster.

Fast charging

DC charging at select public charging stations

Fully electric

28-34

min

Typical time to charge from 10% to 80% (150kW)

Plug-in hybrid

n/a

Household connector

AC charging at most public charging stations and home wallboxes.

Regular charging

8

h

Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240 V 48 A

Plug-in hybrid

5

h

Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240V 16A

Fast charging

DC charging at select public charging stations

Fully electric

28-34

min

Typical time to charge from 10% to 80% (150kW)

Plug-in hybrid

n/a

Household connector

AC charging at most public charging stations and home wallboxes.

Regular charging

8

h

Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240 V 48 A

Plug-in hybrid

5

h

Typical times to charge from 0-100% on 240V 16A

Charging times will vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.

Charging an All-Electric Volvo - Electric car being charged by a wall

To make the most of the battery life in a fully electric car, we recommend AC charging the battery up to 90% capacity for typical daily driving and preferably not letting the charge fall below 20%.

Charging a Volvo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Plug-in hybrid car being charged by wall

Regularly charging the battery to 100% is a great way to make the most of the electric range in a plug-in hybrid. With a gas engine also available, you can allow charge to get low without worry.

Offers on the road

Volvo Electric Vehicle Offers - Volvo charging at a Starbucks charging station

Volvo Cars and Starbucks are collaborating to establish the first public electric-vehicle charging network at the coffee company's U.S. stores, powered by ChargePoint.

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Volvo Cars app showing nearby electric car charging locations

With ChargePoint and their roaming partners EVgo, Shell Recharge, Flo, and EVConnect, among others, electric Volvo drivers can now access over 60,000 charging ports across the United States. Now you can find, start, track and pay for charging all within the Volvo Cars app.

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Man charging Volvo SUV front view

Volvo Car electric vehicles now support the North American Charging Standard, enabling access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This will complement the wide access of fast chargers currently available via the CCS (Combined Charging System) network available today. With this move, Volvo Cars continues to improve the electric vehicle experience for our consumers by unlocking access to an additional 17,800+ and growing, public fast charging stations nationwide.

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Hassle-free charging on the road.

Electric Car Charging Point on the Road - Woman walking by an electric car

On the road? Use an electric car charging point.

When driving an electric Volvo, access to numerous public charging points increases significantly. This means you can enjoy your electric driving experience without worrying about running out of charge. And by using the Volvo Cars app, you can receive charging reminders and get guided navigation to the nearest charging station. These charging points allow you to quickly and easily top up your battery while on the go – perfect for those long road trips or days when you need more power than what one full charge can provide.

Are you ready to electrify your ride?

Here’s what you need to know to confidently go electric and find the right Volvo electric car for you.

Fully electric cars

Our fully electric cars offer emissions-free driving without compromising range and power.

Fully electric cars
Volvo All-Electric Cars - Back of a Volvo XC40

Plug-in hybrid cars

Plug-in hybrids pair an electric motor and a combustion engine for worry-free driving.

Plug-in hybrid cars
Volvo Plug-in Hybrid Cars - Back of a Volvo XC60

What do you want to know about charging an electric car?

How can I find the nearest electric car charging station?

Use the in-car Google maps or the Volvo Cars app to find charging stations near you.

Will Volvo electric cars support the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

Volvo Car electric vehicles now support the North American Charging Standard, enabling access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This will complement the wide access of fast chargers currently available via the CCS (Combined Charging System) network available today. With this move, Volvo Cars continues to improve the electric vehicle experience for our consumers by unlocking access to an additional 17,800+, and growing, public fast charging stations nationwide.

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Which kind of battery is used in plug-in hybrid cars?

Plug-in hybrid cars use a lithium-ion battery, similar to, but smaller than, those used in fully electric cars.

What is the range in a fully electric mode of a plug-in hybrid car?

Depending on the model, a Volvo plug-in hybrid car can manage most of your daily driving in a fully electric mode with zero tailpipe emissions. If you can coordinate charging opportunities at work or other destinations, you can likely make most of your shorter trips entirely electric. The 2024 S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid can drive up to 41 miles in Pure mode.

What kind of charging cables can I use?

Our plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles come with a charging cable which you can use to connect to common household outlets for lightweight charging duty (Level 1).  These dual-mode cables also include support faster Level 2 charging speeds. While away from home, you can also be connected to the charging cables present at AC charging points and charging stations.