Electric motors deliver power instantly, which means quick acceleration and a smooth ride. There’s no gear shifting, either. Just a quiet, effortless surge forward.
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Living with an electric Volvo is designed to be simple. You can charge at home, at work or on the road. Wherever you need to, really.
With instant power and a quieter drive, your journeys feel more effortless. And with fewer moving parts, these cars require less maintenance than traditional fuel cars.
EVs can help reduce running and maintenance costs over time, with potentially cheaper charging and fewer routine servicing requirements than a traditional petrol car.
Electric motors deliver power instantly, which means quick acceleration and a smooth ride. There’s no gear shifting, either. Just a quiet, effortless surge forward.
Fully electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping reduce CO₂ and local air pollution while also providing a quieter driving experience.
Charge your EV overnight and use the Volvo Cars app or Google Maps to easily find charging stations along your route.
Wake up with your electric car charged and ready for your next journey. Charging at home is convenient and cost-effective. Scheduling your charging for off-peak hours can lower your costs while supporting a more balanced energy grid.
Top up your battery while shopping or at work. Stop at a rapid charging station and power up your battery to 80 per cent while you stretch your legs and have a snack. Charging on the go is quick, easy, and convenient. Use the Volvo Cars App to locate nearby charging stations en route to your destination.
The working principle of an electric car is simplicity. Electricity from the battery passes through the inverter, which then powers the electric car motor. The motor drives the wheels. No clutch, no gears and no engine noise.One of the biggest differences between electric cars and petrol cars is efficiency. About 90% of an EV’s stored energy goes toward driving the car. In traditional petrol engines, only around 30% makes it to the wheels, while the rest is lost, mainly in the form of heat.
Energy created when braking is harnessed and stored in the car’s battery for future use, allowing you to drive more sustainably and economically.
All our plug-in hybrid models deliver a powerful, responsive drive with smooth, quiet acceleration. You can also choose from multiple driving modes to fine tune your ride.
Using the Volvo Cars app*, you can monitor average fuel consumption, battery charge levels and average use of electricity compared with fuel.
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.
Some electricity suppliers offer cheaper electricity at specific times of day (usually late at night). Scheduling to charge your car at these times can help you reduce costs. It is often more sustainable to charge at these times too.
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. With a fuel engine also available, you can allow charge to get low without worry.
