Polestar, 2025–2026 model years, EPA data
Polestar 4 charging cost and time
The 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor uses 40.0 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $7.26 per 100 miles and $81.72 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $20.34.
Per month
$81.7213,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 40.0kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 280 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $7.2618.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $81.7213,500 mi a year
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Polestar 4 charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor, 13,500 miles a year.
Polestar 4 trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 40.0 | 280 mi | $7.26 | $20.34 |
| 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Performance | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 44.0 | 255 mi | $7.99 | $20.38 |
| 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 35.0 | 310 mi | $6.36 | $19.70 |
| 2025 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 41.0 | 272 mi | $7.45 | $20.25 |
| 2025 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 37.0 | 300 mi | $6.72 | $20.16 |
Polestar 4 charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $5.09 | $57.24 | $14.25 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $5.15 | $57.92 | $14.41 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $5.32 | $59.90 | $14.91 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $5.32 | $59.90 | $14.91 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $5.35 | $60.17 | $14.97 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $5.37 | $60.39 | $15.03 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $5.42 | $60.93 | $15.16 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $5.52 | $62.10 | $15.46 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $5.75 | $64.67 | $16.09 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $5.77 | $64.93 | $16.16 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $5.77 | $64.93 | $16.16 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $5.85 | $65.84 | $16.39 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $5.93 | $66.69 | $16.60 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $5.98 | $67.27 | $16.74 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $6.00 | $67.46 | $16.79 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $6.02 | $67.73 | $16.86 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $6.06 | $68.18 | $16.97 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $6.19 | $69.62 | $17.33 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $6.23 | $70.07 | $17.44 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $6.30 | $70.92 | $17.65 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $6.36 | $71.55 | $17.81 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $6.36 | $71.60 | $17.82 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $6.37 | $71.64 | $17.83 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $6.41 | $72.09 | $17.94 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $6.52 | $73.40 | $18.27 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $6.53 | $73.48 | $18.29 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $6.60 | $74.30 | $18.49 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $6.81 | $76.59 | $19.06 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $6.82 | $76.77 | $19.11 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $6.87 | $77.27 | $19.23 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $6.88 | $77.40 | $19.26 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $7.06 | $79.38 | $19.76 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $7.48 | $84.15 | $20.94 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $7.73 | $86.94 | $21.64 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $7.75 | $87.21 | $21.71 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $7.76 | $87.35 | $21.74 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $8.56 | $96.30 | $23.97 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $8.71 | $97.97 | $24.38 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $9.20 | $103.46 | $25.75 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $9.54 | $107.28 | $26.70 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $9.80 | $110.30 | $27.45 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $9.84 | $110.75 | $27.56 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $10.39 | $116.91 | $29.10 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $11.06 | $124.38 | $30.96 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $11.27 | $126.81 | $31.56 |
| New York | 28.65 | $11.46 | $128.92 | $32.09 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $11.76 | $132.35 | $32.94 |
| California | 29.75 | $11.90 | $133.88 | $33.32 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $12.19 | $137.16 | $34.14 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $12.84 | $144.50 | $35.96 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $18.87 | $212.31 | $52.84 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor.
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
27 h 47 min per 100 mi3.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
10 h 25 min per 100 mi9.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
5 h 13 min per 100 mi19.2 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
4 h 10 min per 100 mi24.0 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
3 h 28 min per 100 mi28.8 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 | 77 h 47 min | 4 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 29 h 10 min | 10 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 14 h 35 min | 19 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 11 h 40 min | 24 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 9 h 43 min | 29 mi |
A full charge costs about $20.34 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 4?
About $7.26 per 100 miles and $81.72 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor.
How efficient is the Polestar 4?
EPA rates current Polestar 4 trims at 35.0 to 44.0 kWh per 100 miles, with 255 to 310 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a Polestar 4?
Nevada, at about $57.24 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $212.31.
How long does a Polestar 4 take to charge at home?
About 27 h 47 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 5 h 13 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 280-mile EPA range: about 14 h 35 min at 7.68 kW and 9 h 43 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Polestar 4?
About 112 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 280-mile EPA range of the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (280 mi × 40.0 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $20.34.