Polestar 2 Charging Time Guide

Complete charging specifications, times, and optimization tips for the Polestar 2 Standard Range and Long Range variants

Polestar 2 Quick Charging Specs

Standard Range Single Motor

Battery: 69 kWh (64 kWh usable)

Max DC Fast Charging: 135 kW

AC Charging: 11 kW (3-phase)

Range: 270 miles EPA

Long Range Dual Motor

Battery: 82 kWh (78 kWh usable)

Max DC Fast Charging: 155 kW

AC Charging: 11 kW (3-phase)

Range: 270 miles EPA

Polestar 2 Charging Times

Standard Range (69 kWh)

Charging MethodPower10-80%0-100%
DC Fast Charging135 kW28 minutes65 minutes
AC Fast (3-phase)11 kW4.1 hours6.3 hours
AC Standard7.4 kW6.1 hours9.3 hours
Home (Level 2)3.7 kW12.2 hours18.6 hours

Long Range (82 kWh)

Charging MethodPower10-80%0-100%
DC Fast Charging155 kW32 minutes75 minutes
AC Fast (3-phase)11 kW4.9 hours7.5 hours
AC Standard7.4 kW7.3 hours11.1 hours
Home (Level 2)3.7 kW14.6 hours22.2 hours

Polestar 2 Charging Costs

Home Charging (Standard Range)

Full charge (0-100%): $7.68 - $19.20

Daily charge (10-80%): $5.38 - $13.44

Cost per mile: $0.03 - $0.07

*Based on $0.12-$0.30 per kWh

Home Charging (Long Range)

Full charge (0-100%): $9.36 - $23.40

Daily charge (10-80%): $6.55 - $16.38

Cost per mile: $0.03 - $0.09

*Based on $0.12-$0.30 per kWh

DC Fast Charging: Typically costs $0.25-$0.50 per kWh, making a 10-80% charge cost $11-22 for Standard Range and $14-27 for Long Range.

Polestar 2 Charging Curve

The Polestar 2 features a well-optimized charging curve that maintains high speeds longer than many competitors:

  • 0-30%: Peak power (135kW/155kW depending on variant)
  • 30-60%: Gradual reduction to ~100-120kW
  • 60-80%: Further reduction to ~60-80kW
  • 80-100%: Significant tapering to ~20-30kW

Optimization Tip: The Polestar 2's charging curve is optimized for the 10-80% range, making it ideal for road trip charging stops.

Cold Weather Charging

The Polestar 2 includes advanced thermal management for cold weather performance:

Winter Features

  • • Heat pump standard (efficient heating)
  • • Battery preconditioning
  • • Heated seats and steering wheel
  • • Remote climate control

Cold Weather Impact

  • • 20-30% range reduction in winter
  • • Slower charging when battery is cold
  • • Preconditioning improves performance
  • • Heat pump reduces energy consumption

Compatible Charging Networks

Major Networks

  • • Electrify America (preferred partner)
  • • EVgo
  • • ChargePoint
  • • Blink

Charging Standards

  • • CCS1 (DC fast charging)
  • • Type 1 (AC charging)
  • • Compatible with most US networks
  • • Plug & Charge capability

Polestar 2 Charging Optimization Tips

Daily Charging

  • • Charge to 80% for daily use
  • • Use scheduled charging for off-peak rates
  • • Install 240V Level 2 charger at home
  • • Consider 11kW charger for faster AC charging

Road Trip Charging

  • • Plan stops around 10-80% charging
  • • Use Polestar's trip planner
  • • Precondition battery before fast charging
  • • Monitor charging curve for optimal stops

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