Polestar, 2025 model years, EPA data
Polestar 2 charging cost and time
The 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels) uses 33.5 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $6.09 per 100 miles and $68.47 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $16.92.
Per month
$68.4713,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 33.5kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 278 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $6.0918.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $68.4713,500 mi a year
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Polestar 2 charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels), 13,500 miles a year.
Polestar 2 trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | Midsize Cars | 33.5 | 278 mi | $6.09 | $16.92 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Midsize Cars | 35.0 | 268 mi | $6.36 | $17.03 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Pack | Midsize Cars | 36.9 | 254 mi | $6.70 | $17.01 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | Midsize Cars | 29.6 | 314 mi | $5.38 | $16.90 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Midsize Cars | 30.8 | 300 mi | $5.60 | $16.79 |
Polestar 2 charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $4.26 | $47.96 | $11.85 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $4.31 | $48.53 | $11.99 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.19 | $12.40 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.19 | $12.40 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $4.48 | $50.41 | $12.46 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.60 | $12.50 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $4.54 | $51.05 | $12.62 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $4.63 | $52.03 | $12.86 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $4.82 | $54.18 | $13.39 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $4.84 | $54.41 | $13.45 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $4.84 | $54.41 | $13.45 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $4.90 | $55.16 | $13.63 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $4.97 | $55.88 | $13.81 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $5.01 | $56.37 | $13.93 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $5.02 | $56.52 | $13.97 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $5.04 | $56.75 | $14.02 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $5.08 | $57.12 | $14.12 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $5.19 | $58.33 | $14.41 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $5.22 | $58.71 | $14.51 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $5.28 | $59.42 | $14.68 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.33 | $59.95 | $14.82 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $5.33 | $59.99 | $14.82 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $5.34 | $60.03 | $14.83 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.41 | $14.93 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $5.47 | $61.50 | $15.20 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $5.47 | $61.57 | $15.22 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $5.53 | $62.25 | $15.38 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $5.70 | $64.18 | $15.86 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.33 | $15.90 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $5.75 | $64.74 | $16.00 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $5.76 | $64.85 | $16.03 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $5.91 | $66.51 | $16.44 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $6.27 | $70.51 | $17.42 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $6.48 | $72.85 | $18.00 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $6.50 | $73.07 | $18.06 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $6.51 | $73.19 | $18.09 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $7.17 | $80.69 | $19.94 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $7.30 | $82.09 | $20.28 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $7.71 | $86.69 | $21.42 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $7.99 | $89.89 | $22.21 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $8.21 | $92.42 | $22.84 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $8.25 | $92.79 | $22.93 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $8.71 | $97.96 | $24.21 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $9.26 | $104.22 | $25.75 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $9.44 | $106.26 | $26.26 |
| New York | 28.65 | $9.60 | $108.03 | $26.69 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $9.86 | $110.89 | $27.40 |
| California | 29.75 | $9.97 | $112.18 | $27.72 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $10.22 | $114.93 | $28.40 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $10.76 | $121.07 | $29.92 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $15.81 | $177.90 | $43.96 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels).
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
23 h 17 min per 100 mi4.3 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
8 h 44 min per 100 mi11.5 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
4 h 22 min per 100 mi22.9 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
3 h 29 min per 100 mi28.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
2 h 55 min per 100 mi34.4 miles of range per hour
Full charge from empty
| Charger | Power | Time from empty | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — 120 V, 12 A | 1.44 kW | 64 h 42 min | 4 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 24 h 16 min | 11 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 12 h 8 min | 23 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 9 h 42 min | 29 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 8 h 5 min | 34 mi |
A full charge costs about $16.92 at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, however long it takes.
AC charging speed is also limited by the car's onboard charger, and charging slows near 100%. Try the charging time calculator.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Polestar 2?
About $6.09 per 100 miles and $68.47 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels).
How efficient is the Polestar 2?
EPA rates current Polestar 2 trims at 29.6 to 36.9 kWh per 100 miles, with 254 to 314 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a Polestar 2?
Nevada, at about $47.96 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $177.90.
How long does a Polestar 2 take to charge at home?
About 23 h 17 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 4 h 22 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 278-mile EPA range: about 12 h 8 min at 7.68 kW and 8 h 5 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Polestar 2?
About 93 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 278-mile EPA range of the 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels) (278 mi × 33.5 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $16.92.