Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - V60 Hybrid owners: Bargain charging cables

Charlie70 · Jun 17th, 2015, 18:29

Hi,

Thanks for the link. I've got a V60 Hybrid on order so I'm also looking at cables and charging options.

When I ordered it, to change from the standard cable for length or type was only a +/- 50 euro option but to have a second additional cable was 400 euro, so I didn't go for the 2nd one.

Did you go for the 16A or 32A version of the type 2 cable? Is it reliable without the in-line controller/protection device?

The Volvo site mentions 20A max rating for their type 2 version but it's not clear if there's a controller on it. The manual mentions that if it's a public charger, they have protection integrated on the station, so no in-line controller needed.

The car is supposed to be limited to 16A and I assume won't take a heavier current than it can handle, but I've no experience and the dealer will no doubt point me in the direction of their branded cable.

Thanks for any guidance!

Jun 17th, 2015, 18:29	#2
Charlie70 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 14:43 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brussels	Hi, Thanks for the link. I've got a V60 Hybrid on order so I'm also looking at cables and charging options. When I ordered it, to change from the standard cable for length or type was only a +/- 50 euro option but to have a second additional cable was 400 euro, so I didn't go for the 2nd one. Did you go for the 16A or 32A version of the type 2 cable? Is it reliable without the in-line controller/protection device? The Volvo site mentions 20A max rating for their type 2 version but it's not clear if there's a controller on it. The manual mentions that if it's a public charger, they have protection integrated on the station, so no in-line controller needed. The car is supposed to be limited to 16A and I assume won't take a heavier current than it can handle, but I've no experience and the dealer will no doubt point me in the direction of their branded cable. Thanks for any guidance!