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

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

Sedan FWD

Power

165.000 kW

(224 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.400 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (64 kWh / 61 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: 64 kWh
Net Capacity: 61 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 117 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 33 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 191 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 14% in its class.

Average Charging Power

26 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.4

Maximum Charging Power

117 kW

At 12 → 40% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 34 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 34 min 25.5 kW 0.42 C 65.6 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 1 min 57.8 kW 0.95 C 59.1 kWh
0% → 80% 47 min 65.9 kW 1.08 C 52.5 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 22 min 26.2 kW 0.43 C 62.3 kWh
5% → 90% 49 min 67.2 kW 1.10 C 55.7 kWh
5% → 80% 36 min 81.5 kW 1.33 C 49.2 kWh
10% → 100% 2 h 20 min 25.2 kW 0.41 C 59.0 kWh
10% → 90% 47 min 66.5 kW 1.09 C 52.5 kWh
10% → 80% 33 min 81.6 kW 1.34 C 45.9 kWh