Tesla owners may scoff at how long it took, but so can Volvo owners At the end Get paid for charging your electric vehicles by plugging in. The Plug & Charge feature is now available on the Volvo EX90 SUV, and will also be ready on the Volvo EX60 when that model arrives later this year, with up to 400 miles of range.
For beginners, Plug & Charge is a feature that automatically starts paying for the charging session as soon as you connect the plug. Without it, EV owners typically have to initiate a charging session by swiping a credit card at a stall or opening a mobile app for a specific charging network.
Tesla Superchargers do not have screens or any method to accept payments, which is why they rely on the Tesla app for non-Tesla vehicles or Plug & Charge for Tesla vehicles. The EX60 can natively use a Supercharger because it has a NACS port, although Tesla’s V3 stations can’t reach the car’s 370-kilowatt peak charging speed.
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In fact, speaking at the launch of the EX60, a Volvo powertrain engineer said motor1 Only a 120-kilowatt peak can be expected on a 400-volt charger because the car needs to run its rear inverter to convert the current to 800-volts. 150kW charging at Tesla Superchargers will come later. The EX90 can also use a Tesla charger with a CCS-to-NACS adapter.
In addition to Tesla stations, Plug & Charge for Volvo will also be available at IONNA locations in the US, where there are currently 400 kilowatt stalls to take advantage of the EX60’s 10 to 80 percent charge time of 16 minutes. The built-in Google Automotive system and Volvo Cars app will be able to find these charging stations and build routes that will take you to them along your route.
“The EX60 and EX90 reflect Volvo Cars’ vision for the future of mobility – vehicles that combine safety, sustainability and human-centered technology,” said Jim Nichols, head of product, technology and consumer proposition for Volvo Car America. “With the addition of Plug & Charge, Volvo drivers can enjoy an even more seamless ownership experience, making public charging as easy as plugging in and walking.”
Motor1’s Opinion: Volvo is playing catch-up regarding Plug & Charge availability, but the EX60 appears to be a phenomenal EV in terms of charging specifications and range. With a range of up to 400 miles and a peak speed of 370kW, it should be extremely competitive.
