Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor electric vehicle exterior

Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

Power

400 kW

(544 HP)

0-100 km/h

3.8 s

Top Speed

200 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (100 kWh / 94 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: 100 kWh
Net Capacity: 94 kWh
Buffer: 6%
The Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor reaches peak charging power of 250 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 28 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 283 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 61% in its class.

Average Charging Power

99 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.1

Maximum Charging Power

250 kW

At 20 → 21% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

20 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 1 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 1 min 99.0 kW 1.05 C 101.1 kWh
0% → 90% 42 min 127.7 kW 1.36 C 91.0 kWh
0% → 80% 33 min 146.0 kW 1.55 C 80.8 kWh
5% → 100% 58 min 98.0 kW 1.04 C 96.0 kWh
5% → 90% 40 min 128.1 kW 1.36 C 85.9 kWh
5% → 80% 30 min 147.9 kW 1.57 C 75.8 kWh
10% → 100% 56 min 96.0 kW 1.02 C 91.0 kWh
10% → 90% 38 min 126.5 kW 1.35 C 80.8 kWh
10% → 80% 28 min 147.1 kW 1.56 C 70.7 kWh