Which charging station should I choose for my electric Volvo?

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Which charging station should I choose for my electric Volvo?

It's a fact! With a total of 170,592 registrations by the end of 2022, the sale of electric vehicles is growing every year. But what about charging stations?


Whether you're charging your Volvo at home, at work, or between appointments, an electric charging station is vital to your daily vehicle use.


So, before public charging stations are taken over by Quebec drivers, isn't it time to equip your home with one?


In this article, we explain the advantages of a home charging station and the various installation options available to you.



Why equip your home with a charging station?

Before going into more detail about the charging stations available for your home, we wanted to go over the benefits of owning one.


  1. Comfort and convenience

The installation of a home charging station means that you will no longer have to search for a public charging station in the streets of Montreal for your Volvo. On weekdays or weekends, you can safely charge your Volvo at home.


  1. Speed of charge

Home electric stations offer faster charging than standard outlets, which means you get a full charge faster.


  1. Saving money

With a home charging station, you avoid the cost of public charging. For example, for 240-volt charging stations, the rate is $2.50 per charge, regardless of the length of the charge; or $1.00 per hour, charged by the minute as long as the vehicle is plugged into the station.



What are the existing stations in Quebec?

If you drive or plan to buy an electric Volvo, there are three charging options available to you.


Level 1 (120 Volt)

Did you know that you can charge your electric Volvo from any of your wall outlets?


But beware, the recharge time will be extremely long. Recharging 100% of the of the electric battery can take more than 40 hours and there is a risk of overheating. As wall outlets are not designed to support charging at maximum power for many hours, we advise you to use this method only for troubleshooting.


For example, you can recover 5 to 7 km of charge in 60 minutes.


Level 2 (240 Volt)

Level 2 is generally the type of charging station that can be installed at home. Beyond a 50 km charge in 60 minutes, you are entitled to government assistance for its installation. 


However, you must have the work done by a professional!


In any case, if you want to recharge your Volvo XC40 or C40 Recharge, a cable included with the purchase allows you to connect to 120 or 240 Volt.


Level 3 (480 + Volt)

Finally, there are fast charging stations, available in public access. However, it is impossible, at the time of writing, to install one at your home. 


However, according to the Energy Sector Management Chair, there should be approximately 3,175 rapid charging stations in Quebec by 2029. A way to meet the growing needs of electric drivers.


Estimated charge: 80-95 km charge in 10 min.



Final electric words

Now you're ready for an electric charging station at your home. In any case, if you're looking for your next zero-emission Volvo, our inventory of vehicles should please you.

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