Power to the people – enhanced EV charging comes to town

Cars available from Harwoods Volvo Crawley, on Gatwick Road, now have access to a network of thousands of different charging points across the UK and beyond, following a partnership between Volvo Cars and Digital Charging Solutions, one of Europe’s largest electromobility providers.

Crawley’s Volvo drivers will find a host of new and convenient features designed to make accessing and paying for public charging simpler – all accessible through the Volvo Cars app.

The new service makes struggling to find reliable and seamless public charging points a thing of the past, allowing Volvo drivers access to a significant network of more than 1,000 different charge point operators.

For drivers looking to go beyond Crawley and the UK, the app is able to access more than 590,000 public chargers across 30 European countries, meaning road trips abroad and visits to family for the summer season will be much easier.

Among the new features in the app is a ‘Plug & Charge’ function, compatible with Volvo Cars’ forthcoming flagship, the fully electric EX90. The feature eliminates complex transactions, providing a hassle-free charging experience.

A remote charging control also allows customers greater flexibility and control, enabling drivers to remotely start and stop charging sessions through the app while going about their weekly chores.