POLESTAR 2 BASE charging costs & time

Find out how much it costs to charge any electric vehicle or hybrid, how long it takes and charging speed using our vehicle number plate and make model lookup tool. Includes vehicle specific useful information such as battery size, where the chargeport is located (useful for deciding where to install your EV charger), connector type, real-world driving electric range and more. Using the handy cost-comparison chart you can work out how much it'll cost to run your EV or hybrid vehicle whether you'll mostly rely on home, workplace or public charging.

Vehicle image: POLESTAR 2

Key information

Size of battery: i Usable is the capacity available to power the vehicle
Full capacity 78 kWh / Useable 75 kWh
Max High Speed Charger Speed: i This is the maximum power your car can accept using a DC charger – e.g. public chargers, motorway services 149 kW
On Board Charger Speed: i This is the maximum power your car can accept using an AC charger – e.g. one found at home or at a workplace 11 kW
Electric Range: i WLTP is the UK and European standard for measuring vehicle range. Real range is what you’re most likely to experience
WLTP 303 miles / Real 242 miles
Charge port location: i This is where you'll plug your car in LEFT SIDE - REAR
Connector Type: i This is the type of charging connector your vehicle has TYPE 2

POLESTAR 2 Charging Time and Cost

How did we calculate these numbers?
Cord 7.4kW
Cord Portable / Granny Charger
High Speed Public Charger

Cord 7.4kW

Cord Portable / Granny Charger

High Speed Public Charger*

Full charge time
10hrs 08min
32hrs 36min
0hrs 34min
Range per hour
30 miles
9 miles
298 miles
Full charge cost (standard)
£18.38
£18.38
£41.23
Full charge cost (off-peak)
£5.63
N/A
N/A
Cost per mile
EV tariff / off peak £0.02 Standard tariff £0.06
£0.06
£0.24

Real range estimation: 174 - 351 miles

City

239 miles 351 miles
Cold / Worst (-10°C) Mild / Best (+23°C)

Motorway

174 miles 224 miles
Cold / Worst (-10°C) Mild / Best (+23°C)

Combined

205 miles 277 miles
Cold / Worst (-10°C) Mild / Best (+23°C)
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POLESTAR 2 EV vs Petrol/Diesel Vehicle Cost Calculator

(Defaulted to UK average)

EV results

Where do you usually charge?

Public charging 10% Home charging 90%
Peak 5% Off peak 95%
Vehicle Consumption: 0.2475 kWh/mile
Weekly Monthly Annual
Home charging £0 Home charging £0 Home charging £0
Public charging £0 Public charging £0 Public charging £0
Total cost £0 Total cost £0 Total cost £0

Petrol/diesel powered results

Fuel consumption (mpg)

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Weekly Monthly Annual
Fuel Total £0 Fuel Total £0 Fuel Total £0

Based on your inputs, compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle you could pay for a Cord EV charger in around -- months*

More about the Polestar 2

 

​The Polestar 2 is a premium electric fastback that combines Scandinavian design with advanced technology and dynamic performance. In the UK, it offers multiple configurations, for example:​

  • Standard Range Single Motor: Front-wheel drive with a 69 kWh battery, delivering 268 bhp and a WLTP range of up to 321 miles. ​
  • Long Range Single Motor: Rear-wheel drive with an 82 kWh battery, producing 295 bhp and achieving a WLTP range of up to 406 miles. ​
  • Long Range Dual Motor: All-wheel drive with an 82 kWh battery, offering 416 bhp and a WLTP range of up to 367 miles. ​
  • Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack: Enhances power to 469 bhp, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. ​

The Polestar 2 supports fast charging, with the long-range versions capable of charging from 10% to 80% in approximately 28 minutes using a 205 kW DC charger. Its interior features a minimalist design with a large central touchscreen powered by Google's Android Automotive OS, providing seamless integration with apps and services. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems, ensuring a safe and engaging driving experience. ​

About Polestar

 

​Polestar, the Swedish electric performance brand, offers a lineup of vehicles that seamlessly blend minimalist design with advanced technology and sustainability. The Polestar 2 is a fully electric fastback that delivers dynamic performance and a modern, user-centric interface. Expanding the range, the Polestar 3 is a luxury SUV that combines spaciousness with high performance, while the Polestar 4 introduces a coupe-SUV design, notable for its innovative omission of a rear window in favor of a rear camera system. Looking ahead, the Polestar 5 is an upcoming high-performance electric sedan, based on the Polestar Precept concept, showcasing the brand's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the electric vehicle market.