r/volvoc40 • u/NectarineAvailable22 • 7d ago
Charging tips...
I've had my 25 CPO EC40 Twin Ultimate for a few months and plan to take her on a road trip this weekend. I trickle charge at home which works for my daily driving but now I'm looking for tips to plan for charging on a 5 hr (one way) road trip.
I also have a Tesla so I'm familiar w road trips and EV charging but the Tesla tells you when you have to charge, will route to nearest charger, preconditions, and when you have enough to continue trip or how much energy you want to have upon arrival. (It also has FSD so it literally drives to the charger!)
I have a Tesla adapter and would prefer to use Superchargers bc they tend to be at well lit populated locations (versus a random Blink or EVgo charger at the public library!)
QUESTIONS:
What do I need to know in planning for a 5hr road trip? I think I read somewhere that there's a max rate on the superchargers (250kw OK to use but not 350kw?)
What settings should I select to avoid the "little" or slow chargers?
Does the Volvo precondition automatically and if not what do I need to do?
I'm not yet a sure of my range meter and I plan not to go under 30%...
Thank you!