It's an exciting time here at Smothers European Volvo Cars in Santa Rosa. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the first in the lineup of all-electric vehicles. To help you get across the country in your new XC40 Recharge, Volvo has partnered with a charging network to improve your driving experience and ensure your vehicle is ready to go when you are.
ChargePoint is one of the largest charging networks for electric vehicles in the world. This new partnership will give Volvo owners access to over 115,000 charging places throughout the country and represents over 80% of the available public charging stations in the US and Canada. This network of charging stations is also expanding as new stations come online.
You will even have the option of installing a vehicle charger in your home as well, called a ChargePoint Home Flex charger. This convenience will allow you to ensure your ride has the power needed for your commutes with new features and integrations on the way soon.
While you can recharge with a standard 120V wall outlet, the Home Flex charger will deliver faster charging. On average, you can recharge up to 74 miles of range each hour and is typically nine times faster than using the standard wall outlet. It even has app features where you can get charging reminders and schedule your charging to avoid peak power times.
When you're headed out of Sonoma County on vacation, you want to know the best places to recharge your XC40 Recharge. The ChargePoint app will let you find public stations with ease, and you can also see the availability and price of the stations ahead of time so that you can get the best value. You can also use Google Maps or Apple Maps to give you a wide range of options to find charging while out on the road.
For more information about the Volvo Charging Partners program, contact or visit Smothers European Volvo Cars today.