Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor electric vehicle exterior

Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan RWD

Power

200 kW

(272 HP)

0-100 km/h

6.4 s

Top Speed

205 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (70 kWh / 67 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 70 kWh
Net Capacity: 67 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor reaches peak charging power of 180 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 28 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 210 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 49% in its class.

Average Charging Power

49 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.7

Maximum Charging Power

180 kW

At 7 → 13% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 28 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 28 min 48.8 kW 0.73 C 72.0 kWh
0% → 90% 43 min 90.4 kW 1.35 C 64.8 kWh
0% → 80% 30 min 111.8 kW 1.67 C 57.6 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 27 min 47.1 kW 0.70 C 68.5 kWh
5% → 90% 41 min 88.1 kW 1.31 C 61.3 kWh
5% → 80% 29 min 109.4 kW 1.63 C 54.0 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 25 min 45.2 kW 0.68 C 64.8 kWh
10% → 90% 40 min 85.4 kW 1.27 C 57.6 kWh
10% → 80% 28 min 106.5 kW 1.59 C 50.4 kWh