XC90 T8 charging

bombayduck · Mar 26th, 2022, 12:51

just got my first hybrid, an xc90 T8

however, have just been told that i can't charge it using an extension lead. Is that true or volvo just being picky?
how about a heavy duty extension lead? would that work?

Familyman 90 · Mar 26th, 2022, 13:45

They're not being picky - you really can't!

Youve bought a car that cost upwards of £70,000 when new - spemd a few more quid and get either a proper charge point or a high current outdoor socket installed.

rhd443 · Mar 26th, 2022, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by bombayduck

just got my first hybrid, an xc90 T8

however, have just been told that i can't charge it using an extension lead. Is that true or volvo just being picky?
how about a heavy duty extension lead? would that work?

You can charge it using an extension lead no problem, make sure it's heavy duty like you say, and if it's long unwind it fully first, your granny charger pulls a continuous 10amps not 13 even though it's fused at 13, so the same as a 2.6kw oil heater or fan heater would pull.

I've been running a T8 granny charger for 2 years via a custom socket acting as an extension lead, never had an issue, multiple charges a day sometimes too and in all weathers via a dri-box.

If you feel the extension leads plug or socket being slightly warm about an hour or so into the charge, then it's fine, provided it's not hot to touch, in which case you have a low quality extension.(I would use a 1 gang extension not a reel if you can, or make your own lead using heavy duty duraplug ends from Screwfix and at least 1.5mm 3 core flex )

It's not the first time familyman has quoted the price of purchasing these new SPA models to new people asking questions here about the new models, so please ignore that as he obviously doesn't own a new one if cost comments are thrown around.

bombayduck · Mar 27th, 2022, 10:32

thanks.. i've ordered one of these for now

https://tinyurl.com/y7q6s56w

rhd443 · Mar 27th, 2022, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by bombayduck

thanks.. i've ordered one of these for now

https://tinyurl.com/y7q6s56w

Perfect

That's the sort of duraplug ends I was referring to!

Mar 26th, 2022, 12:51	#1
bombayduck Junior Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2022 13:33 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: reading	XC90 T8 charging just got my first hybrid, an xc90 T8 however, have just been told that i can't charge it using an extension lead. Is that true or volvo just being picky? how about a heavy duty extension lead? would that work?

Mar 26th, 2022, 13:45	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	They're not being picky - you really can't! Youve bought a car that cost upwards of £70,000 when new - spemd a few more quid and get either a proper charge point or a high current outdoor socket installed. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Mar 27th, 2022, 10:32	#4
bombayduck Junior Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2022 13:33 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: reading	thanks.. i've ordered one of these for now https://tinyurl.com/y7q6s56w

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