Volvo XC40 Recharge Roadtrip | Chicago to Asheville

Join us on a 700 mile EV adventure from Chicago, Illinois to Asheville, North Carolina!
My wife, daughter, and doggo roadtrip 700 miles to beautiful North Carolina. We ended up with only 3 charge stops over 2 days of driving.

[@diydrivenGA]

Doesn't Volvo advise against using an extension cord with the EVSE? Just checking as I'd like to charge outdoors but would need a cord. Also what are the specs for the extension cord?

[@LandLectric]

@@diydrivenGA in general it’s better to avoid extension cords, but if you do use one make sure to get the proper gauge that can handle continuous 12 amps of power. I believe I got one that is rated for 20 amps. I wouldn’t want to use it for daily charging, but on trips I’m comfortable using it.

[@diydrivenGA]

Also how to you enter screen cleaning mode?

[@LandLectric]

@@diydrivenGA hold the center button for about 3 seconds and it will switch to screen cleaning mode. Hold again for 3 seconds to go back. If you continue holding for about 20 seconds it will restart the system, useful if you ever get a bug or the system is running slow!