Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor electric vehicle exterior

Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV AWD

Power

360.000 kW

(489 HP)

0-100 km/h

5.000 s

Top Speed

210 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (111 kWh / 107 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: 111 kWh
Net Capacity: 107 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor reaches peak charging power of 253 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 34 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 310 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 33% in its class.

Average Charging Power

112 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.0

Maximum Charging Power

253 kW

At 3 → 15% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

30 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 111.7 kW 1.04 C 115.0 kWh
0% → 90% 47 min 132.1 kW 1.24 C 103.5 kWh
0% → 80% 37 min 148.7 kW 1.39 C 92.0 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 0 min 109.0 kW 1.02 C 109.3 kWh
5% → 90% 45 min 129.3 kW 1.21 C 97.8 kWh
5% → 80% 35 min 145.8 kW 1.36 C 86.3 kWh
10% → 100% 58 min 105.7 kW 0.99 C 103.6 kWh
10% → 90% 44 min 125.5 kW 1.17 C 92.1 kWh
10% → 80% 34 min 141.7 kW 1.32 C 80.5 kWh