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Nov 15th, 2019, 09:40 | #1 |
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New Volvo XC90 T8
I am new to the Volvo brand and have recently purchased an XC90 T8 R Design Pro (which is being delivered next week) after having a nightmre with Land Rover.
I am wondering if there any tips / advice you can give on owning this car as I have never had a hybrid before. Thanks for your help. |
Nov 15th, 2019, 10:09 | #2 |
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Get Zap map for "out and about" charging. It'll tell you where you can charge for free or cheap among other things.
Did you opt for the Type 2 cable as opposed to the supplied charger? If so, buy a home charge point. This can be a 3 pin plug one, which will take maybe 3 1/2 hours to charge the hybrid battery from empty, or a dedicated one with either a tethered cable or socket. You get a £500 government grant for this. I opted for a 7.2kW charge point even though my XC60 only charges at 3.6kW or so, to add a little future proofing. Remember your ABC - Always Be Charging! |
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Yes, Zap Map is a smartphone app which covers the charge points in the British Isles and maybe further afield. A lot of the charge points have their own apps too, which are worth getting so you can use their points easily without carrying around multiple RFID tags. |
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