Volvo EV charger: which model suits your car?
Which Volvo EV charger suits you depends mainly on the maximum AC charging power of your car. The fully electric models charge at home with 11 kW across three phases. That group covers the EX30, the EX90 and the XC40 and C40 Recharge. The T8 and T5 plug-in hybrids charge with 3.7 kW on a single phase. That covers the XC60, XC90, V60 and S90. At Wallbox Discounter every Volvo has its own page with specific charging advice. The table below shows which model belongs to which charging power.
Charging specifications per Volvo model
| Model | Max. AC charging power | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance | 11 kW (22 kW optional) | Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance |
| Volvo EX90 Single Motor | 11 kW | Volvo EX90 Single Motor |
| Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge Pure Electric | 11 kW | Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge Pure Electric |
| Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric | 11 kW | Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric |
| Volvo S60 | 3.7 kW | Volvo S60 |
| Volvo S90 T8 | 3.7 kW | Volvo S90 T8 |
| Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid | 3.7 kW | Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid |
| Volvo V90 T8 Recharge | 3.7 kW | Volvo V90 T8 Recharge |
| Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine | 3.7 kW | Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar | 3.7 kW | Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar |
| Volvo XC90 Twin Turbo | 3.7 kW | Volvo XC90 Twin Turbo |
Which EV charger suits a Volvo?
Do you drive a fully electric Volvo? Then you get the most out of a charger that delivers 11 kW across three phases. With the right option the EX30 even handles 22 kW. A T8 or T5 hybrid charges at a maximum of 3.7 kW on one phase. A heavier charger does not make such a hybrid any faster. It does give you room for a fully electric Volvo later on. Your choice therefore depends on your car and on your fuse box.
A MID meter is worth weighing up as well. MID stands for the European Measuring Instruments Directive, so a MID meter is a certified kWh meter inside the charger. It records exactly how much electricity goes into your car, separate from the rest of your household use. In our range the EV chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW.
View all 11 kW EV chargers or the 22 kW EV chargers in our range. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries you arrange it yourself. We always recommend a qualified electrician: that is safer and it matters for your insurance.
All Volvo models at Wallbox Discounter
Every Volvo version has its own page with specific charging advice. Choose your model and see straight away which charging power your car handles and which EV charger fits it best.
- Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 11 kW
- Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 22 kW
- Volvo EX90 Single Motor
- Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge Pure Electric
- Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric
- Volvo S60
- Volvo S90 T8
- Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid
- Volvo V90 T8 Recharge
- Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
- Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar
- Volvo XC90 Twin Turbo
Frequently asked questions about Volvo EV chargers
What charging power do most Volvos have?
That differs per type. The fully electric models charge at home with 11 kW across three phases. That group covers the EX30, the EX90 and the XC40 and C40 Recharge. The T8 and T5 plug-in hybrids charge with 3.7 kW on a single phase. The model page gives the exact charging power of your car.
Which plug does a Volvo use to charge at home?
Every Volvo uses a Type 2 connection for charging at home, both the fully electric models and the plug-in hybrids. Type 2 is the standard connector in Europe, so any EV charger from our range works with your car.