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Polestar 2 Home Charging: Complete UK Guide (2026)
Charging Specs
| Spec | Standard Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 69 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Max AC | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max single-phase (UK) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Efficiency | ~3.2 mi/kWh | ~3.1 mi/kWh |
| 0-100% at 7 kW | ~10 hours | ~11.5 hours |
| 20-80% at 7 kW | ~6 hours | ~7 hours |
Practical Charge Times
| Duration | kWh | Std Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 14 kWh | ~45 miles | ~43 miles |
| 4 hours | 28 kWh | ~90 miles | ~87 miles |
| 6 hours | 42 kWh | ~134 miles | ~130 miles |
| 8 hours | 56 kWh | ~179 miles | ~174 miles |
Best Home Chargers
Ohme Home Pro — Best for Smart Tariffs (£535)
Direct Octopus integration for automatic cheapest-slot charging.
Tesla Wall Connector — Best Value (£475)
Works perfectly with the Polestar 2. 10-year warranty.
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro — Best All-Rounder (£539)
CT clamp included for solar diversion. Covers all bases.
Full comparison at /chargers.
Running Costs (10,000 miles/year)
| Tariff | Rate | Std Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Intelligent Go | 7p | £219 | £226 |
| Octopus Go | 8.5p | £266 | £274 |
| Standard | 24.5p | £766 | £790 |
| Petrol equivalent | — | £1,700+ | £1,700+ |
Installation
Choose charger, site survey, 2-4 hour install, £800-1,200 total. Full details in our installation guide or cost breakdown.
The Bottom Line
The Polestar 2 charges at home like any Type 2 EV — plug in, schedule, wake up full. On the right tariff you will spend under £250/year on fuel.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a 7 kW charger, the Standard Range (69 kWh) takes about 10 hours 0-100%. The Long Range (79 kWh) takes about 11.5 hours. A 20-80% charge takes 6-7 hours.
Type 2 — the UK standard. All home chargers on our comparison page are compatible.
Yes, but most UK homes have single-phase power (7 kW max). Only three-phase homes can access 11 kW.
On a 7p/kWh off-peak tariff, £4.83-5.53 per full charge. Annual costs at 10,000 miles: £215-750 depending on tariff.
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