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Setting the amperage limit for charging

You can set an amperage limit for AC charging by selecting a value in the charging view.

Ampere, often written as "amp" or "A," is the unit for electric current. You can set an amperage limit in the charging view to control how much power the vehicle uses when charging. This helps avoid overloading your home's electrical system and protects your battery from unnecessary wear and tear.

The amperage limit feature is turned off by default, which means your vehicle automatically uses the maximum amount of power when charging. When you set an amperage limit, the lowest available value is applied by default and your vehicle will limit its power usage to this value until you adjust it.

  1. Press the vehicle symbol in the bottom bar.
  2. Go to Charging→Limit charging current.
  3. Turn the function on.[1]
  4. Adjust the amperage limit to your preferred value.
    The amperage limit changes, and the value is saved until you change it again. When your vehicle is charging, the actual amperage value and the limit are shown in the display.

    Tip

    You can also set an amperage limit in the Volvo Cars app.

    Note

    The amperage limit may vary between regions.
    When you turn the function off, the amperage limit that you set isn't saved. This means that you need to set a new limit if you turn the function on again.

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