Plug-in hybrid · 2021–2024
How much it costs to charge the Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge / Plug-in Hybrid AWD (18,8 kWh, 455 CV) pre-facelift
14.7 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 8.8 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a standard tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On an EV tariff, charge in the off-peak window (23h30 to 5h30; yours are in your tariff details).
| Standard (price cap) £0.2632/kWh, Ofgem price cap unit rate | £2.55 |
| EV tariff, off-peak £0.0760/kWh, 23h30 to 5h30 | £0.74 |
| EV tariff, peak £0.3500/kWh: avoid charging at these times | £3.40 |
| Ofgem price cap £0.2632/kWh, price cap unit rate | £2.55 |
With 7,456 miles a year, always charging at home costs about £688 on the standard tariff and £199 off-peak on an EV tariff: you save £489 a year. Note: on an EV tariff the peak rate is usually higher than the standard rate, so it pays off most if you can also move other usage into the off-peak hours.
Prices including VAT, from the Ofgem price cap and suppliers’ EV tariffs, checked on 2026-10. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 4 h 13 min |
| Commando socket or 16 A wallbox (3.7 kW) | 2 h 37 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 3.7 kW) | 2 h 37 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a rapid charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or subscription. With an estimated median price on slow chargers (£0.60/kWh), charging from 20 to 80% costs about £5.29.
Open the mapHow much 62 miles costs
With the official consumption of 19.8 kWh/100 km (on the motorway, it is higher).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge / Plug-in Hybrid AWD (18,8 kWh, 455 CV) pre-facelift at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (8.8 kWh into the battery) costs about £2.55 on the standard tariff and £0.74 off-peak on an EV tariff, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the Volvo XC90?
On a standard tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On an EV tariff, in the off-peak window (23h30 to 5h30), often less than a third of the standard rate. On Agile (a price every 30 minutes), in the cheapest half hours of the day.
How long does it take to charge the Volvo XC90 at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 2 h 37 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 2 h 37 min on a 7 kW home charger.
Other Volvo XC90 versions
- T8 Long Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD (41,2 kWh, 461 CV) 2026– · 37.9 kWh
- T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD (18,8 kWh, 406 CV) 2026– · 14.7 kWh
- T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD (18,8 kWh, 455 CV) facelift 2024–2026 · 14.7 kWh
- T8 Twin Engine / T8 Recharge AWD (11,6 kWh, 390 CV) 2019–2021 · 11.6 kWh
- T8 Twin Engine AWD (10,4 kWh, 390 CV) 2018–2019 · 10.4 kWh
- T8 Twin Engine AWD (9,2 kWh, 407 CV) 2015–2018 · 9.2 kWh
Sources of the technical data: www.km77.com · www.adac.de · www.adac.de · www.auto-data.net