[BigVikC40Dadda]

Mastering the use of the lower left button on the steering wheel from @Greg S @BigVikC40Dadda

Driver dash - black rectangular abyss showing up!

/ 2022 - Volvo C40 P8 Ultimate Recharge / OTA2.5 /Connected to Apple Car Play / Google maps on center display is good / Apple Car Play Menu is good / The map view should be displayed on the driver side console / behavior just happened 2 days in a row, wasn’t the case before…seems software...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Do you need a spare tire for your C/XC40 @arteitle and others tell you how and why/why not!

Volvo C40 Recharge Survey on Spare Tire 🛞 Have or Have Not??

Happy Weekend Folks! 🙌 Has everyone that currently drives a C40 taken the Volvo Recharge Connect Survey on the topic of “Spare Tire 🛞”. Attached below 👇 are a few snapshots of the questions. I am really curious of what everyone’s thoughts are on the following spare tire options. What else must...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Volvo Extended Protection @BigVikC40Dadda - “Steingold Volvo” seems to make the cut!

Volvo C40 - Should we get extended warranty coverage or no?

https://www.autoguide.com/volvo-extended-warranty/ Good article that spotlights the merits and demerits (in a positive way) of having an extended Vehicle warranty for your C40 and offers different service provider names if you don’t want to invest in a VIP plan. I got mine from my Volvo...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Tesla Universal Wall Charger with the Magic Dock…for real from @bogiesan

NACS adapter, conversion options?

So, it looks like there are a variety of adapters to allow a Volvo Recharge to use up to a ~50amp/L2 class charger. It looks like those adapters don't work with the Tesla fast chargers. A few questions for folks that track this stuff: Is it possible to buy a fast charger adapter to allow an...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Tesla Universal Wall Charger with the Magic Dock…for real from @bogiesan

NACS adapter, conversion options?

So, it looks like there are a variety of adapters to allow a Volvo Recharge to use up to a ~50amp/L2 class charger. It looks like those adapters don't work with the Tesla fast chargers. A few questions for folks that track this stuff: Is it possible to buy a fast charger adapter to allow an...

www.xc40forum.com

TESLA

• Tesla has introduced a new Universal Wall Connector with a built-in adapter for both Tesla (NACS) and J1772 plugs for EV charging.
• The Universal unit also allows control and monitoring of charging history and energy use via the Tesla app, a feature new to the Wall Connector.
• Its $595 price is slightly higher than the current Wall Connector, it's available for order now, and Tesla says it will start shipping in October.

Today Tesla announced a new Universal Wall Connector, a Level 2 EV charger that's intended for home use as well as in Tesla's 40,000-strong public Level 2 chargers it refers to as destination charging. This means that owners of any non-Tesla EVs will be able to use this latest Tesla charging equipment without a separate adapter.

Tesla Launches a Home Level 2 Charger for Both J1772 and NACS Plugs

This new home charging unit will also allow control and energy monitoring through the Tesla app for the first time.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Want to design your C40 in a virtual reality environment? @BuzzyBud tells us how!

I found this virtual experience to be interesting. You can design your C40 and see the Charcoal City Canvas Interior. Once you get comfortable operating the software, you can open the hood, tailgate, doors, etc.

Volvo C40 Virtual Experience — Volvo (volvoukevents.co.uk)

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Views of a disabled driver driving the Volvo C40!

@marc.malabanan

My Experience as a Disabled Driver with the Volvo C40

It's been almost a full year with my Volvo C40, and thought it would be nice to share my experience with the car being a disabled driver who uses hand controls. I live in a small-ish city (20k people) ~45 miles south of Fresno, CA. I bought the car in April of 2022, refusing to purchase any...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Want to install a trailer hitch in your C40? @bogiesan @Ed_S and a few others tell all. “Uhaul” that hitch.

Anyone done an aftermarket or Volvo C40 Trailer Hitch...

I'd like to add a trailer hitch to my C40 but haven't found any solutions, dealer didn't sound to interested in adding the trailer hitch kit from Volvo and recommended aftermarket, but I don't see anything like an etrailer hitch available. Anyone successfully added a trailer hitch? I'm hoping...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

TESLA

• Tesla has introduced a new Universal Wall Connector with a built-in adapter for both Tesla (NACS) and J1772 plugs for EV charging.
• The Universal unit also allows control and monitoring of charging history and energy use via the Tesla app, a feature new to the Wall Connector.
• Its $595 price is slightly higher than the current Wall Connector, it's available for order now, and Tesla says it will start shipping in October.

Today Tesla announced a new Universal Wall Connector, a Level 2 EV charger that's intended for home use as well as in Tesla's 40,000-strong public Level 2 chargers it refers to as destination charging. This means that owners of any non-Tesla EVs will be able to use this latest Tesla charging equipment without a separate adapter.

Tesla Launches a Home Level 2 Charger for Both J1772 and NACS Plugs

This new home charging unit will also allow control and energy monitoring through the Tesla app for the first time.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Theoretical and practical demonstrations of Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist. Watch👇

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

How Volvo cameras and parking sensors work? Perpendicular parking, parallel parking tips.

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Favorite EV charging accessory recommendations/

Amp Up Your Ride: Our Favorite EV Charging Accessories

We've rounded up a collection of adapters, extension cables, and accessories to ensure you can charge your EV with ease.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

A nice rundown of the favorite Google voice commands for the C/XC40. Turning ON and OFF OPD doesn’t work in Dutch as yet. Enjoy!

 

[DcinBC]

Wow!!! Thank you - bookmarked for future reference!

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Some good spiel on EV tires and things to watch for:

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

How to locate and use a Tesla destination charger from Lectron. I finally was able to use and functionally test out my Tesla to CCS adaptor for destination chargers and it’s such a super savior especially on road trips, given the fact that we cannot charge on Tesla superchargers currently.

Tesla Destination Charger: Everything You Need to Know

Tesla's Destination Charger network is an important part of the company's commitment to electrifying transportation. These chargers are just like your regular Tesla Wall Connector, only, strategically installed at various locations such as hotels, restaurants, and parking garages, giving you...

ev-lectron.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

EV charging etiquette!

https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/ev-charging-etiquette-guide/

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

The best EV charging apps help you find the right station for any electric car

Charging your electric car is easy most of the time, but using a great EV charging app can make it even easier. Here are some of the best EV charging apps.

www.digitaltrends.com

 

[BigVikC40Dadda]

Driving an EV in cold weather: A how-to guide | Polestar US

Learn how to maximize the range and performance of your EV in cold weather. In this article, we will give you tips on what you should think about when driving your Polestar during the winter.

www.polestar.com

 

[4Wheels]

I’m in Canada - I do have them. But I’m not sure what to do with them 😊

Just so you know, if your car is equipped with Pixel headlights, you can activate the functionality using a piece of software called OrBit (check out their site at spaycetech.com). There are pros and cons, such as the cost of the software, but enabling pixel technology in this way works flawlessly. The technology itself, as described by Volvo, works relatively well, but perhaps not quite as well in Canada (at least in the Montreal area where I'm based) as I suppose it does in Europe. But on a dark road with not external lights, it is impressive.