Polestar 5 Dual Motor electric vehicle exterior

Polestar 5 Dual Motor - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan

Power

550 kW

(748 HP)

0-100 km/h

3.9 s

Top Speed

250 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (112 kWh / 106 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: 112 kWh
Net Capacity: 106 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The Polestar 5 Dual Motor reaches peak charging power of 350 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 17 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 347 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 2.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 81% in its class.

Average Charging Power

204 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.9

Maximum Charging Power

350 kW

At 9 → 20% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

30 kW

0–100% Charging Time

33 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 33 min 204.2 kW 1.93 C 114.0 kWh
0% → 90% 24 min 250.8 kW 2.37 C 102.6 kWh
0% → 80% 20 min 262.5 kW 2.48 C 91.2 kWh
5% → 100% 30 min 210.7 kW 1.99 C 108.3 kWh
5% → 90% 21 min 265.7 kW 2.51 C 96.9 kWh
5% → 80% 18 min 282.1 kW 2.66 C 85.5 kWh
10% → 100% 29 min 206.7 kW 1.95 C 102.5 kWh
10% → 90% 20 min 262.7 kW 2.48 C 91.1 kWh
10% → 80% 17 min 279.5 kW 2.64 C 79.7 kWh