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Volvo Chargers EV Chargers

Volvo combines Scandanavian design with luxury and now electric vehicles. Volvo will continue to extend its European fleet to the North American market. We provide EV chargers for Volvo’s most popular models in including the XC40, C40 Recharge, XC90, S60 and S90 Sedan Recharge EVs. Volvo now has an established range of plug-in hybrid and electric range of vehicles, we receive requests for EV chargers for new Volvos and used Volvo EVs when a replacement or faster portable EV charger is needed. Many owners prefer to make their own choice in EV chargers rather than 3rd party auto manufacturer affiliations, which can be much more expensive. Volvo all electric vehicle have large batteries and charging capablities, so we recommend our level 2 NEMA 14-50 9.6 kWh Volvo EV charger, which can be fixed to the wall, mobile or portable. Like many manufacturers, Volvo is less focused on residential charging solutions and so many customers use our service to find the right EV charger and installation options.

Overview Volvo EV Charging

Volvo has become a major player in the electric vehicle and plug in hybrid electric vehicle market.  Since 2018, Volvo has been true to its Swedish routes and launched many plug-in and electric vehicle models.  We sell many EV chargers for Volvos.
All our level 1 and level 2 electric chargers are compatible with the Volvo range. All of the pure Electric Volvo vehicles are compatible with so called “level 3” or commercial direct current (DC) charging.
Given the battery sizes, especially of pure electric Volvos,  many homeowners eventually seek home level 2 Charging solutions to avoid the lines at busy commercial charging stations.

Key Stats for Volvo EVs

Vehicle Type
Volvo XC 40 – Pure EV
Volvo EX 90– Pure Electric
Volvo EX 30 – Pure Electric
Battery Size
69 kWh
111 kWh
69 kWh
DC Commercial Charging compatibility
Yes
Yes
Yes
Average Cost per Charge
~$25
~$40
~$25
Level 2 charging
Yes
Yes
Yes

EV Charging times for the Volvo EV range

We have summarized the EV charging times for different models in the EV range based on different EV plug types.

A Level 1 5-15 EV charger is a 3-pin residential plug type whereas both Level 2 chargers are 4-pin EV plugs, which supply a higher voltage of output.

EV Plug Type
Level 1 – 5-15  (regular 3 pin) 120 volts
Level 2 – 14-30   (4 pin electric dryer type) 240 volts
Level 2 – 14-50     (4 pin EV Plug) 240 volts 
Battery Size (kWh)
Volvo XC 40 69 kW | Volvo EX 90 111 kW | Volvo EX 30 69 kW
Volvo XC 40 69 kW | Volvo EX 90 111 kW | Volvo EX 30 69 kW
Volvo XC 40 69 kW | Volvo EX 90 111 kW | Volvo EX 30 69 kW
Charge Power per Hour 
1.5 KW/hour @ 12 amps
5.5 KW/hour @ 24 amps
9.6 KW/hour  @ 40 amps
EV Charge Time
Volvo XC 40 - 45  hours | Volvo EX 90 – 70 hours | Volvo EX 30 – 45 hours
Volvo XC 40 - 12  hours | Volvo EX 90 –  20 hours | Volvo EX 30 – 12 hours
Volvo XC 40 -  7  hours | Volvo EX 90 – 11 hours | Volvo EX 30 – 7 hours

The table shows the fastest home Volvo EV Charger is a Level 2 NEMA 14-50 EV charger.

Connector type and charging rates for Volvo EVs

The Volvo EV range uses the J1772 Type 1 Charger connector which is the North America charging standard, which is currently the main connector type for all non Tesla electric vehicles.

Volvo EV models are currently non-compatible with NACs charger connectors which is the Tesla standard charger types.  All our level 1 and level 2 EV chargers are J1772 compatible with the Volvo range.

J1772 connector - Connector type and charging rates

Best charging locations for your Volvo EV and PHEV

Most homeowners generally prefer to install a home level 2 Volvo EV charger.  It is much more convenient and hassle free compared to commercial charging stations since the homeowner can charge overnight when the car is not needed.. Using a Level 2 Volvo EV home charger will reduce the cost of charging significantly.  Generally a home charge will cost around $10 per charge, compared to ~ $30 at a commercial charging station.

All Volvo EV models support home charging, Level 2 commercial charging or even charging at your place of work. NEMA 14-50 charger connectors are compatible with most public facilities and are also commonly found in campgrounds or RV parks where charging overnight is possible.

At Home
At Work

Cost of charging a Volvo EV

The charging costs of your Volvo or an EV is dependent on your State with electricity costs varying significantly across the country.  It is certainly better to charge you Volvo overnight.
We have calculated the below costs based on the U.S. current averages for residential electricity, at 20 ¢/kWh for Volvo EV using a typical EV battery size of 70 kWh

Place
Home (empty to full)*
Commercial Chargers **
Average Cost
Volvo XC 40 69 kW | Volvo EX 30 69 kW
Volvo XC 40 69 kW | Volvo EX 30 69 kW
Cost/Mile
250 mile range             0.06 cents/mile
250 mile range 0.06 cents/mile

* Assumes 20 ¢/kWh average U.S. electricity tariff.

FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear solutions to your questions about compatibility, installation, and using EV chargers. If you don’t find the answer you need, feel free to contact us.
Is commercial, fast DC charging a viable way to charge my Volvo?
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DC Commercial fast charging is available with Volvo all-electric range models, however not compatible with Volvo plug-in hybrid vehicles.

What is the fastest home EV charging I can achieve for my Volvo?   
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A Level 2 NEMA EV charger is the fastest Volvo electric vehicle home charger, available in both NEMA 14-50 (4 pin) or 6-50 (3 pin) charger types.  These are both 240 volt outlets

Do all Volvo EVs use the J1772 charging standard? 
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All Volvo models currently use a SAE J1772 Type 1 EV charger.  Volvos are not yet compatible with NACS Tesla type charger connectors.

Can I use level 1 EV charging with my Volvo?
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Level 1 EV charging is generally not suitable for EV charging since a level 1 EV charger does not provide enough power.  It is useful to have a level 1 EV charger as a back-up in the vehicle since it can be used virtually anywhere.

Can I use non-Volvo manufacturer chargers with my volvo?
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EV chargers are interchangeable and many owners use various 3rd party electric vehicle chargers.

What is the most popular choice of level 2 EV chargers for the Volvo?
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At EV chargers, level 2 EV  charger are most popular, notably the NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV charger. Generally, an electrician is required to install the EV outlet.

What are the benefits of level 2 EV charging residentially?
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Speed, convenience, reduced range anxiety and safety.

Our high power level 2 EV chargers will achieve a full EV charge in around 10 hours.
Alternatively, we have a complete range of Volvo EV chargers with all different EV plug types.

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