Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your XC90 Recharge PHEV+−
The Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 3.7kW onboard charger. A 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. The 22kW option only helps if your next car charges faster.
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Note: T8 Recharge PHEV. AC only ~3.7kW. Battery grew ~9.2 to ~18.8kWh gross. No DC.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV.
The Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV is a large plug-in hybrid SUV, on sale from 2015 with the T8 Twin Engine powertrain and carrying the Recharge name from around 2020. The plug-in battery has grown over the years, from around 9.2kWh on early cars to roughly 18.8kWh on more recent models, giving progressively more electric-only range. The car charges via a Type 2 inlet for AC plug-in use; there is no DC rapid charging option on any XC90 Recharge PHEV.
To plug in at home or at a public AC charge point, you need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The onboard AC charger is a single-phase unit rated at 3.7kW. That rate applies across all battery sizes and model years covered by this page; a larger or higher-rated cable cannot increase the charging speed beyond what the car's onboard charger allows.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the XC90 Recharge PHEV need?
A standard 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable is everything the XC90 Recharge PHEV needs. The onboard charger is rated at 3.7kW single-phase, so even a modest wallbox rated at 7.4kW will supply more than the car can use. The cable rating does not change the charging speed; the car draws 3.7kW regardless. What a 7.4kW cable gives you is compatibility with any public Type 2 charge post and any home wallbox, present and future.
A three-phase or 22kW cable adds no benefit to the XC90 Recharge PHEV. Because the onboard charger is single-phase, three-phase power cannot be used, and the extra cable cost is wasted. Prioritise cable length and build quality instead. The XC90 is a long and wide vehicle, and a 7m cable may be a more practical choice than 5m if your wallbox is set back from the car or the charging port ends up further from the socket than expected.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the larger 18.8kWh battery from empty costs around £1.50 at an off-peak EV tariff of roughly 7.5p per kWh, or roughly £5 at a standard rate of roughly 27p per kWh. Earlier cars with smaller batteries cost proportionally less. As a large seven-seat SUV, the XC90 Recharge benefits most from daily plug-in charging that keeps the electric range ready for town and commuter use, reducing reliance on the petrol engine for shorter trips. Always check current tariff rates.
Also for your XC90 Recharge PHEV
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV FAQs
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Contact usCan the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.7kW, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. A 22kW cable would only benefit a future car.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The XC90 Recharge PHEV charges at up to 3.7kW on a single phase, so a standard 7.4kW Type 2 cable is appropriate. There is no DC rapid charging on this model, and a three-phase cable delivers no speed benefit.
Can the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV use a rapid charger?+−
No. The XC90 Recharge PHEV has a Type 2 AC inlet only, with no CCS or CHAdeMO socket. DC rapid charging is not supported on any variant. Charging is limited to 3.7kW single-phase through the Type 2 inlet.
How long does the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV take to charge at home?+−
At 3.7kW the 18.8kWh battery takes around five hours from empty. Earlier cars with the 9.2kWh pack take roughly two and a half hours. All versions can complete a full charge overnight even on a slow connection. A three-pin socket is slower but is still practical given the modest battery size.
What length charging cable do I need for the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV?+−
A 5m cable is a reasonable starting point, but the XC90 is a large SUV and the distance from a wallbox to the charging port can be greater than expected depending on how the car is parked. A 7m cable is worth the small additional cost if there is any uncertainty about reach.