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Start and stop charging

You can charge your car by using either AC1 charging or DC2 charging. How you start and stop the charging process depends on the type of charging you use.

AC charging is the recommended charging mode for everyday charging as it maintains the condition of the battery over time. AC charging can be used if you are charging from a charging station, a charging point at home or a regular household socket.

DC charging is available at certain charging stations and charges your car faster than AC charging. DC charging can be used when you need to recharge your battery quickly.

Tip

You can also start and stop charging from the Polestar app.

You can find out more about how to charge your car using AC and DC charging in separate sections of this manual.

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Starting AC charging

AC charging can be done at certain charging stations, from a charging point at home or from a regular household socket. The cable you need depends on the charging mode.

Starting DC charging

DC charging is available at certain charging stations. Connect the charging cable to the charging port and follow the charging station's instructions to start the charging process.

Stopping AC charging

You can stop the charging process at any time by pressing the release button next to the charging port.

Stopping DC charging

You can stop the charging process at any time by pressing the release button next to the charging port.

Using the emergency release handle for the charging cable

If the charging cable doesn't release from the car after you have stopped the charging, you can use the emergency release handle. Never use the emergency release handle when charging is in progress.