Home
Polestar
Polestar 2
News
Polestar 2 DC Charging Test: Peak Is 150 kW, But Not For Long
Here is the Polestar 2's charging curve, recorded at a Fastned ultra-fast charging station.
Mark Kane 
By: Mark Kane
Oct 1, 2020 at 3:14pm ET
Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google
- (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsideevs.com%2Fnews%2F446844%2Fpolestar2-dc-charging-test-peak-150-kw%2F&text=Polestar%202%20DC%20Charging%20Test%3A%20Peak%20Is%20150%20kW%2C%20But%20Not%20For%20Long&via=InsideEVs)
- copy
Share
Comment
According to the charging test, conducted by the Fastned fast charging network, the Polestar 2 has one of the better charging curves.
It can accept up to roughly 150 kW of power, although the peak does not last long - probably up to around 17% of State-of-Charge (SoC).
Then the charging power decreases, but as we can see, not linearly, like in the case of Volkswagen ID.3, but rather through multiple steps.
What do you think?
View
Comments
The charging power seems to be at around 70 kW up to nearly 80% SoC, which is actually quite good. Of course, the most time-efficient charging would be up to 60% SoC when the power is closer to 100 kW.
Overall, Polestar 2 is a strong contender in terms of charging power, although as shown in Bjorn Nyland's test, it's not as good as Tesla Model 3, especially in terms of charging speed in km/h (how quickly range is replenished).
See also similar tests
This Fast Charging Test Proves Polestar 2 Is No Match For Tesla Model 3
Gallery: 2021 Polestar 2: First Drive
28
Source: Fastned
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Insideevs.com?
Take our 3 minute survey.
- The InsideEVs team
Share this Story
- (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsideevs.com%2Fnews%2F446844%2Fpolestar2-dc-charging-test-peak-150-kw%2F&text=Polestar%202%20DC%20Charging%20Test%3A%20Peak%20Is%20150%20kW%2C%20But%20Not%20For%20Long&via=InsideEVs)
- copy
GO TO COMMENTS
(
)
Got a tip for us? Email: tips@insideevs.com
View all comments ( )
Trending
Tesla Opens Self-Driving Cybercab Orders To 'Select Customers' At $29,990
Solid-State Cells Can Make The U.S. Competitive In Batteries Again: CEO
I Took A Rivian R2 On A Camping Trip To The Middle Of The Desert
Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Now Works On Apple CarPlay
Latest Stories
- Tesla Opens Self-Driving Cybercab Orders To 'Select Customers' At $29,990 Nov 13 - News -
- Do EVs Wear Tires Faster? Here's What The Studies Show Nov 13 - Features -
- The VW ID. Buzz Is Getting A New Job As A Robotaxi Nov 13 - News -
- Audi A4 EV Delayed Amid VW Group Financial Troubles: Report Nov 13 - News -
- Tesla Just Killed Its Cheapest All-Wheel-Drive Model Y Nov 13 - News -
- A Record Number Of Uber Miles Are Happening In EVs Nov 13 - News -
- Slate Is Selling A $30 'Screenless GPS' For Its Low-Tech Truck Nov 12 - News -
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In November 2026
Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders To 'Select Customers' At $29,990 Plus $299 Per Month
Polestar 2 Production Is Officially Over. A Successor Is Coming In 2027
Do EVs Wear Tires Faster? Here's What The Studies Show
Polestar’s Next EVs Will Borrow From This Gorgeous New Concept
The VW ID. Buzz Is Getting A New Job As A Robotaxi
BYD's Futuristic EV Charger Can Run On Sunshine And Batteries