Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan RWD

Power

200.000 kW

(272 HP)

0-100 km/h

6.400 s

Top Speed

205 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (69 kWh / 66 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: 69 kWh
Net Capacity: 66 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor reaches peak charging power of 136 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 26 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 207 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.7 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 52% in its class.

Average Charging Power

55 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.8

Maximum Charging Power

136 kW

At 0 → 36% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 17 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 17 min 54.9 kW 0.83 C 71.0 kWh
0% → 90% 37 min 100.9 kW 1.53 C 63.9 kWh
0% → 80% 29 min 114.5 kW 1.74 C 56.8 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 15 min 53.3 kW 0.81 C 67.5 kWh
5% → 90% 36 min 99.5 kW 1.51 C 60.3 kWh
5% → 80% 28 min 113.5 kW 1.72 C 53.2 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 14 min 51.6 kW 0.78 C 63.9 kWh
10% → 90% 34 min 98.0 kW 1.49 C 56.8 kWh
10% → 80% 26 min 112.3 kW 1.70 C 49.7 kWh