Polestar 2 charging cost
What it costs to charge a Polestar 2 (Long Range Single Motor) at home and on the road. Choose your state below. It is no longer sold new; the figures are for owners and used buyers.
Polestar 2 charging cost
Polestar 2 specs
| Trim | Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|
| Usable battery | 79 kWh |
| EPA range | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 24.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 205 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 28 min |
| Body | Sedan |
| Charging port | CCS |
Cost to charge by state
| State | Electricity | Full charge | EV per mi | Gas per mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 34.74¢/kWh | $30.19 | $0.094 | $0.228 |
| Texas | 15.94¢/kWh | $13.85 | $0.043 | $0.139 |
| Florida | 15.10¢/kWh | $13.12 | $0.041 | $0.154 |
| New York | 29.49¢/kWh | $25.63 | $0.080 | $0.160 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | $18.88 | $0.059 | $0.162 |
| Illinois | 19.89¢/kWh | $17.28 | $0.054 | $0.170 |
| Ohio | 19.19¢/kWh | $16.68 | $0.052 | $0.153 |
| Georgia | 16.36¢/kWh | $14.22 | $0.044 | $0.149 |
| North Carolina | 14.74¢/kWh | $12.81 | $0.040 | $0.147 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢/kWh | $19.98 | $0.062 | $0.165 |
| Washington | 14.91¢/kWh | $12.96 | $0.041 | $0.197 |
| Arizona | 15.18¢/kWh | $13.19 | $0.041 | $0.171 |
Home charging with 10% losses; gas car at 28 mpg.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Polestar 2?
About $15.94 for a full charge at home at the U.S. average price of 18.34¢/kWh, including about 10% charging losses. That’s $0.050 per mi.
How far does a Polestar 2 go on a charge?
Its EPA rating is 320 mi from a 79 kWh usable battery. Expect less in cold weather and at highway speed; try the winter range calculator.
Is a Polestar 2 cheaper to run than a gas car?
At average prices it costs $0.050 per mi to charge at home vs $0.159 for a 28 mpg gas car.
Compare the Polestar 2
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Chevrolet Bolt$13.11 per chargeFord Mustang Mach-E$18.36 per chargeHyundai Ioniq 5$16.95 per chargeKia EV6$16.95 per chargeRivian R2$17.51 per chargeSpecs are for the Long Range Single Motor version; other trims differ. Verify with the manufacturer.
Sources: U.S. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential, June 2026; AAA state averages, regular gasoline, Sep 29 2026.