Volvo just made public EV charging a lot less annoying
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- Volvo activated Plug & Charge for US EX90 drivers at public networks including Tesla Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, requiring no app or credit card at the stall.
- The vehicle automatically communicates with the charging network to handle authentication and payment once plugged in, letting drivers walk away as the session starts.
- 2025 EX90 models require the new NVIDIA Orin/Orin Core computer configuration to support the feature, creating a hardware gating condition for some current owners.
- EX90 and future EX60 drivers gain access to over 35,000 charging stations flagged as Plug & Charge compatible through the rollout.
- EX90s use CCS1 ports with NACS-to-CCS1 adapters at Superchargers and IONNA stations, while the upcoming EX60 will ship with native NACS ports and use CCS1-to-NACS adapters where needed.
- Drivers locate compatible chargers through the vehicle's built-in Google Automotive system or the Volvo Cars app, and charging stops can be auto-added to navigation routes.
- The Volvo EX60, rated at up to 670 hp and up to 400 miles of range, is available to order now through US retailers and the online configurator.
Why it matters: Volvo is closing the convenience gap that Tesla's Supercharger experience has long dominated, giving EX90 owners 35,000-plus friction-free charging stops. The NVIDIA Orin hardware requirement for 2025 EX90s means some existing owners won't get the feature without that chip path, while the EX60's native NACS port signals where Volvo is standardizing its connector going forward.
