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FAQs

Can I charge my Volvo at a Tesla charger? ›

Volvo Car electric vehicles will soon support the North American Charging Standard, enabling access to Tesla's Supercharger network (anticipated to begin in 2024). This will complement the wide access of fast chargers currently available via the CCS (Combined Charging System) network available today.

The C40 Recharge with a single motor has a range of up to 297 miles on a single charge, while the twin motors will go up to 257 miles.

The complimentary 250 kWh charging time does not include any idle fees and their associated applicable taxes assessed at the charging station. You will be responsible for paying such fees through your account if you incur them during a charging session.

Which electric vehicle in the Volvo range can use them? Concerning the electric vehicles that will be able to use Tesla's charging stations. To date, only Volvo's all-electric models, from the XC40 and C40 Recharge to the recently unveiled EX30 and EX90, will be able to find charging points via the Volvo Cars app.

Charging Your New Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

For the best home charging experience, Volvo recommends ChargePoint Home Flex. With adjustable amperage (up to 50 amps) and the ability to add up to 74 miles of range per hour, ChargePoint Home Flex is up to 9X faster than a standard 120-volt wall outlet.

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 charging points near you if you need to top up your battery during the day.

Volvo's XC40 Recharge uses the CCS charging standard, which consists of a combined AC and DC inlet port. The top portion of the inlet is for the Type 2 connector, which is used when charging at home or at public slow and fast AC points.

While driving

If possible, avoid using the Charge function to charge the hybrid battery. Drive at a steady speed and keep a good distance to other vehicles and objects in order to avoid braking. The hybrid battery is recharged during braking by braking gently with the brake pedal.

How long do Volvo car batteries last? The average lifespan is about four to six years. This depends on your driving habits, how often you use your lights and technology, if your car remains in extreme weather, and more.

To make the most of the battery life in a pure 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%. Regularly charging the battery to 100% is a great way to make the most of the electric range on plug-in hybrid.

Can you charge other vehicles with Tesla chargers? ›

Supercharging for other electric vehicles is only accessible for CCS-enabled vehicles. If a Supercharger post has two cables or an installed adapter, other EVs can only charge with the CCS connector. Tesla is unable to accommodate vehicles that do not fully comply with CCS communication and safety protocols.

To enable non-Tesla EVs to use its chargers, the company has developed an adapter called the Magic Dock (shown below), which incorporates the popular Combined Charging System (CCS) charging standard into the existing Tesla plug. It will work with nearly all EVs but the Nissan Leaf, which uses a different plug standard.

ChargePoint®, one of the key Volvo charging partners, has more than 100,000 locations across the continent.

While any EV fitted with a standard Type 2 connector has always been able to use the brand's destination chargers, only Tesla EVs were able to use their Superchargers, until last year. In May 2022, Tesla opened up 158 Superchargers across 15 charging stations for non-Tesla EVs.