Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (GEN1) electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (GEN1) - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan FWD

Power

170.000 kW

(231 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.400 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (78 kWh / 75 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: 78 kWh
Net Capacity: 75 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 149 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 37 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 235 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.2 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 7% in its class.

Average Charging Power

30 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.4

Maximum Charging Power

149 kW

At 16 → 24% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 42 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 42 min 29.7 kW 0.40 C 80.7 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 6 min 65.2 kW 0.87 C 72.6 kWh
0% → 80% 51 min 74.5 kW 0.99 C 64.5 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 30 min 30.5 kW 0.41 C 76.6 kWh
5% → 90% 54 min 75.3 kW 1.00 C 68.5 kWh
5% → 80% 39 min 91.2 kW 1.22 C 60.5 kWh
10% → 100% 2 h 28 min 29.4 kW 0.39 C 72.6 kWh
10% → 90% 52 min 74.4 kW 0.99 C 64.5 kWh
10% → 80% 37 min 91.0 kW 1.21 C 56.5 kWh