Your car's traction battery is the central energy and power source for your car. It powers all electric propulsion and indirectly powers the rest of the car by keeping the smaller 12 V battery charged.
The traction battery sits low in the underbody of the car.
Battery care and health
How you use your car affects the traction battery's condition. Over time its capacity decreases. There are recommended user practices that can help extend the battery's service life. These user practices cover events and conditions that can cause battery damage.
Important
Leaving the car with a low battery level can lead to battery damage. Make sure to charge the car as soon as possible if the battery level is near empty.
Tip
There are separate sections in this manual about battery health and what you can do to recover from a low-power scenario.
Battery service and maintenance
The traction battery is a high-voltage component that only authorised technicians are equipped to service safely.
Warning
Hands off car electrics
- Do not handle or modify the car's electrical components. Only perform actions that are clearly described in the manual.
- High-voltage components can produce or conduct lethal currents and must only be handled by authorised technicians.
- Do not perform repairs on the car's electrical system or components. Contact Polestar Customer Support for any required repairs or servicing.
