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Volvo's Swedish pilot: a year of free home EV charging, V2X in 2026

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Volvo teams with Vattenfall to give buyers a year of free home EV charging in Sweden, optimized via the Volvo app, with plans to expand and add V2X in 2026.
Michael Powers, Editor

Volvo is rolling out a new initiative in Sweden to spur electric car sales: buyers of a new EV get a year of free home charging. In partnership with Vattenfall, the company will reimburse electricity costs for up to 25,000 km of annual driving. The offer targets private customers and applies whether they purchase or lease any Volvo with a fully electric powertrain.

Charging will be automatically optimized through the Volvo app, shifting consumption to periods with lower prices and a smaller carbon footprint. All electricity costs will be deducted from the customer’s bill, while the owner can check usage stats and battery status at any time.

If the pilot in Sweden proves successful, Volvo plans to scale the program across Europe and other regions. In 2026, the initiative will be expanded with V2X features: electric models, including the upcoming EX90, will be able to feed energy back to a home or the grid.

The main obstacles to EV adoption remain ownership costs and charging infrastructure. A year of free home charging addresses those concerns head-on, giving shoppers a clear, easy-to-understand incentive. It’s a practical perk that can help nudge undecided buyers, while the coming V2X capability signals a push to make EVs part of the home energy equation.