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Charging the high voltage battery

The car is equipped with a rechargeable high voltage battery of lithium-ion type.

The high voltage battery is charged using a charging cable.

The battery can also be charged via charging stations with an integrated control device. The charging stations can be equipped with either a permanent charging cable or a socket where a special charging cable with a matching connector, known as a mode 3 charging cable, can be connected.

Fast charging

Besides charging via a 230 V socket (alternating current), the car supports fast charging with direct current via charging stations that support the CCS (Combined Charging System) standard. A higher charging power can normally be achieved by charging with direct current, and the charging time can therefore be reduced. The maximum charging power is normally achieved when the charge level of the high voltage battery is 0-80%. When the charge level increases, the power will be reduced in order to reduce wear.

 Note

Polestar recommends a charging cable in accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851 which supports temperature monitoring.

 Warning

The electrical system in the car uses high voltage electric current. Any damage to this system or to the high voltage battery may result in a risk of overheating, fire or serious personal injuries. If the car is flooded, catches fire, is involved in a collision, etc., contact Polestar Customer Support. Prior to this inspection, the car should be parked outdoors at a safe distance away from buildings or readily flammable materials.

The time it takes for the high voltage battery to be charged is dependent on the charging power that is used.

 Note

The capacity of the high voltage battery is reduced slightly with age and use.

 Warning

The high voltage battery must only be replaced by an authorised workshop – contact Polestar Customer Support for more information.

Charging cable handle and charging input socket

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Charging cable handle and charging input socket.
Charging status is indicated in the following ways:
  • Indicator on the charging cable's control unit.
  • Indicator lamp in the car's charging input socket.
  • Illustration and text in the driver display.

The 12 V battery is charged when the high voltage battery is charging and is interrupted when the high voltage battery is fully charged. It is not possible to drive the car while it is charging.

High voltage battery performance may be reduced if the temperature in the batteries is too low or too high.

 Important

The performance of the high voltage battery may be reduced if the car is left for any length of time in environments where the temperature is below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Avoid the battery becoming too hot or too cold by connecting the car to a charger.

Decal on the inside of the charging hatch.

PS2-2007-Decal inside charging lid

Choose charging that is approved for use in the car in accordance with the identifier1 on the inside of the flap for the charging input socket.

  1. 1 Identifier in accordance with CEN standard EN 17186 is located on the inside of the hatch for the charging input socket.

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