Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium Car · 2023 – 2024FBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 79kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 128.5kW
- 10–80% Time
- 28min
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor charges at up to 128.5 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 28 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 11.9 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 79 kWh NMC battery.
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 79 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 11.9 hrs |
| Efficiency | 121 Wh/km |
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor uses a 79 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Polestar's advice.
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Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Charging Times
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 128.5 kW |
How Long Does a Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 36.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 23.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 30 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 11.9 hrs (0 to 100%) | 58 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 7.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 91 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 70 min (10 to 80%) | 98 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 128.5 kW | 28 min (10 to 80%) | 265 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. It charges the battery from empty to full in 11.9 hrs and adds about 58 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor's full AC speed and charges it in 7.6 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 11.9 hrs | 7.6 hrs |
| Range per hour | 58 km | 91 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 36.3 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 11.9 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor?
A full charge costs $5.53 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $27.65 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $55.30. A petrol medium car uses about 7.8 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $15.60 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium car | Not applicable | $15.60 | $2,340 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $27.65 | $4.24 | $635 | $1,705 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $5.53 | $0.85 | $127 | $2,213 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $55.30 | $8.47 | $1,271 | $1,069 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $508 a year on charging the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor at home.
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor ranks 7 of 7 medium car EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD | $73,300 | 350 | 18 min |
| 2 | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | $71,400 | 205 | 28 min |
| 3 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | $62,400 | 180 | 26 min |
| 3 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | $62,400 | 180 | 26 min |
| 5 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD | $67,300 | 175 | 18 min |
| 7 | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | $71,400 | 128.5 | 28 min |
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 569 km and an average of 100 km/h: No charging stop needed for a 500 km trip, which takes about 5 hr. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 28 minutes each, 56 min in total, for a total trip time of about 10 hr 56 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 0 | No charging stop needed. | 5 hr |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 56 min | 10 hr 56 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 128.5 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor does not support bidirectional charging.
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Charging FAQ
11.9 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 28 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 128.5 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 128.5 kW on DC, adding about 265 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (rear).
$5.53 at home on an EV plan, $27.65 on a flat tariff, or $55.30 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor does not support V2L.
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