Volvo XC90 Quiz
Starting and driving

Regenerative Braking

In this manual: Starting and driving
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The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Volvo XC90. Regenerative braking The battery symbol is shown in the instrument panel when the vehicle is generating power for the battery1.

The function is available in all drive modes together with gear selector position D or M.

Activating Regenerative Braking

Brake regeneration is activated by gentle pressure on the brake pedal or during engine braking.

Regeneration increases during engine braking if manual gear selector position M is selected.

1 This symbol is used on vehicles with 48 V batteries.

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