Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $62,400
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
70kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
554 km
Range (WLTP)
121 Wh/km
Efficiency
6.4 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 180 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor is equipped with a 70 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The 2 Standard Range Single Motor uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 70 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 67 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 82 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 7 hrs |
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Charging Times and Speeds
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 10.5 hr | - | 58 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 6.7 hr | - | 91 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 62 min | 413 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 21 min | 1240 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 9 min | 2893 km/h |
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $24.50.
The cost of fully charging the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $49.00.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor can charge from 10–80% in approximately 26 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
70 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
180 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
1340 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Recommended Charge Level
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor.
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |