Quick answer

Open Settings > Charging, choose Smart schedules or Manual schedules, add the desired departure or start/stop times, save and turn the schedule on.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market EX90; smart-schedule inputs and app overrides vary by region and app version.

Required equipment / service
charging schedules enabled
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • charging schedules enabled
Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market EX90; smart-schedule inputs and app overrides vary by region and app version.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Climate & air quality orientation diagram for Volvo EX90
Climate & air quality orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Press the vehicle symbol and open Settings > Charging.

  2. 02

    Choose Smart schedules for a departure-time plan or Manual schedules for fixed start and stop times.

  3. 03

    Press Add, enter the departure time or charging window, and press Save.

  4. 04

    Turn the schedule on and verify its time appears in the charging view after connecting the cable.

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Important limits

  • Schedules are tied to a location.
  • Available power, cable capability and time before departure can prevent the target from being reached.
  • A manual app override can start charging immediately while the vehicle is parked and connected.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm the schedule toggle remains on.
  • ✓Check that the vehicle recognizes the saved charging location.
  • ✓Allow more time or reduce the target if the charger cannot deliver enough energy before departure.
Owner feedback

What happened on your vehicle?

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Primary evidence

2025 Volvo EX90 User Manual — Adding and managing charging schedules

Relevant section or page: Charging view and settings. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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Editorial record

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