Volvo EV Charging Safety: Volvo Electric Charging

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Volvo EV charging safety is important to electric vehicle ownership. Electric vehicles from Volvo Cars, such as the Volvo C40 Recharge, offer incredible efficiency and dynamic performance. Avoiding damage to the vehicle's charging system is crucial, just as one must make sure to properly put gasoline into a car with a traditional internal combustion engine. The Quantrell Volvo Cars team is here to help you figure out how best to care for your new electric vehicle.

Volvo EV Charging Safety Warnings

Sometimes, you'll be traveling in your electric vehicle and must use a standard wall socket to recharge. There are important things to keep in mind. You need to set the charging current level appropriately – if you're charging at 16 amps and the socket is rated for 10 amps, for example, then you'll trip the circuit. This will be inconvenient and require you to reset the circuit.

When charging your electric vehicle, whether you're using a Volvo Level 2 Charger or a standard wall socket, you'll need to make sure to end charging before unplugging the cord from your car. Failing to do so can cause damage to the vehicle or the charger. The same goes for unplugging the cord from the wall socket or another energy source.

Another important element of Volvo EV charging safety does not relate directly to electricity. When setting up your cord, you'll want to ensure it is out of the way. Otherwise, it can pose a tripping hazard. The last thing you need during a cross-country trip is a hospital trip because someone fell over a cord and broke their wrist.

What If I Am Unable to Release the Charging Handle?

There are some steps to follow if you can't get your charging handle to release. Your first move is to try to end charging again, which can discharge the handle. If this does not work, you'll want to:

• Ensure the key is in range and that the car is unlocked
• Turn off the power source
• Carefully jiggle the charging handle
• Lock and then unlock the vehicle
• Lock the vehicle and wait for the LED headlights to go out; then, unlock the car

These steps should manage to free your charging handle. If the problem does not go away, you'll want to contact your friendly local Volvo EV dealer.

What Is the Best Charging Station for Volvo Vehicles?

Volvo Cars has partnered with ChargePoint® because the company makes the best chargers for Volvo electric vehicles. You can install a ChargePoint® home charger in your home to make your EV charging process as smooth as possible. You'll need a licensed electrician to install the device, but this is a worthwhile investment in your Volvo EV charging safety.

We hope we have answered your questions, whether you were wondering, "What is the best charging station for Volvo vehicles?" or "How to get a stuck charging handle out?" Our dealership is proud to offer electric Volvo cars to our community because they are efficient, powerful, and luxurious. Visit us today to test-drive the bold new all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge.