1 ST post..XC90 T8 Charging

[Moonlanders]

Originally Posted by Nauti

Awaiting dealership ringing me back re 3 pin charger

So in the meantime i need to use Lidl and other local charge points

Can anyone send me a link to a good cable provider and which one i need

Many thanks

I'll be honest, I got mine from the dealer. I ordered the 3-pin with the car as apparently you cannot order that separately afterwards. Then ordered the 8m Type 2 cable for £365. Took the view the actual Volvo version would be best if I subsequently had any charging problems they cannot then blame them on a cheap cable.

[Nauti]

Thanks Moonlanders will look into Volvos own cable

last question what sort of MPG do most people get ??

[Moonlanders]

Originally Posted by Nauti

Thanks Moonlanders will look into Volvos own cable

last question what sort of MPG do most people get ??

I can't really comment yet (but I will). Only had the car since March and only driven approx 2,000 miles. 900 miles of that was driving to Eindhoven and back where the majority was on petrol only. I got 34.6 mpg. All hybrid mode, driving relatively steady. I started with a full battery and recharged once in the Netherlands.

Most of the remainder of my driving has been close to home on electric only.

I'm sure others will have more long term experiences.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by Nauti

Thanks Moonlanders will look into Volvos own cable

last question what sort of MPG do most people get ??

With a feather foot on a 50mile motorway commute and a full battery charge to start, in the summer, I can get almost 60mpg.

Add in winter and driving at an indicated 80 rather than an indicated 70 and with less of a feather foot and it is more like 45mpg.

[Mobileadam]

I picked up a much cheaper than Volvo cable from Amazon vis some EV company. I got a type 2 to type 2 for plugging in to points around the UK. I’ve only had the car 2 weeks but used 3 different Tesco points and 1 x council run point with no issue. My Volvo 3 pin stays at home for a nightly charge and the type 2 is in the boot storage area ready for a quick top up when possible. Using Zap Mapp to find places to charge when on holiday in Somerset this week.