Traction battery

Your vehicle's traction battery is the central power source for your vehicle. It powers all electric propulsion and indirectly powers the rest of the vehicle by keeping the smaller 12 V battery charged.

The traction battery sits low in the underbody of the vehicle.

Battery care and health

How you use your vehicle affects the traction battery's condition. Over time its capacity decreases. There are recommended user practices that can help extend the battery's service life. These user practices cover events and conditions that can cause battery damage.

 Important

Leaving the vehicle with a low battery level can lead to battery damage. Make sure to charge the vehicle as soon as possible if the battery level is near empty.

 Tip

There are separate sections in this manual about battery health and what you can do to recover from a low-power scenario.

Battery service and maintenance

The traction battery is a high-voltage component that only authorized technicians are equipped to service safely.

 Warning

  • Do not handle or modify the vehicle's electrical components. Only perform actions that are clearly described in the user manual.
  • High-voltage components can produce or conduct lethal currents and must only be handled by authorized technicians.
  • Do not perform repairs on the vehicle's electrical system or components. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop for any required repairs or servicing.