Polestar 5 Performance Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $174,628
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
112kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
565 km
Range (WLTP)
188 Wh/km
Efficiency
3.2 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 250 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Polestar 5 Performance Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Polestar 5 Performance is equipped with a 112 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 5 Performance uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS2 (European) connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 112 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 106 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 53 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs |
Polestar 5 Performance Charging Times and Speeds
The Polestar 5 Performance 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 | 15.9 hr | - | 37 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 10.1 hr | - | 59 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 94 min | 266 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 31 min | 798 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 202 kW | - | 23 min | 1074 km/h |
Polestar 5 Performance Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Polestar 5 Performance 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 5 Performance on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $39.20.
The cost of fully charging the Polestar 5 Performance at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $78.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Polestar 5 Performance
CCS CompatiblePolestar 5 Performance Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Polestar 5 Performance can charge from 10–80% in approximately 22 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Polestar 5 Performance via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
112 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
250 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
202 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
1025 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Polestar 5 Performance Recommended Charge Level
The Polestar 5 Performance 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 5 Performance.
Polestar 5 Performance Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Polestar 5 Performance 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 |