Polestar is the simplest case in our listing: all 18 versions of six models, from the Polestar 1 to the Polestar 5, accept exactly 11 kW through a Type 2 connector. There is not a single exception with a weaker onboard charger, so the recommendation is always the same: the 11 kW Q11. The differences only show in the batteries, which range from 30 to 107 kWh, but that affects only charging time, not the choice of portable charger or wallbox.
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Charging Polestar - FAQ
Why is the match the same for every Polestar?
Because the whole range has identical onboard power. All 18 versions in our database, from the Polestar 1 to the Polestar 5, accept 11 kW. That is why for each of these cars we match a portable Q11 or a P11. Model and year change nothing here.
Which charger for the Polestar 2?
The Polestar 2 belongs to the same 11 kW group as the rest of the range, so a Q11 or P11 is right. Its batteries fall between 67 and 79 kWh, which gives around 7-8 hours for a full charge. A 22 kW charger would not add a single kilowatt, because the car sets the limit.
The Polestar 3 and 4 are larger - do they need a more powerful wallbox?
No. A larger body and a larger battery do not change the onboard power, which across the whole Polestar range is 11 kW. The difference concerns time only: a 107 kWh pack at 11 kW is around 10-11 hours, while the smallest in the range, 30 kWh, takes just under 3 hours.
Is the Polestar 1 matched differently from the newer models?
No. The Polestar 1 with its 30 kWh pack also accepts 11 kW, like the whole range, so we match a Q11 or P11. Only the time differs: 30 kWh fills in just under 3 hours, while the largest packs in the range need around 10-11 hours. Year and model do not change the match.
Does a Q22 make sense for a Polestar?
It does not. None of the 18 variants in our database will draw more than 11 kW from an AC socket, so a Q22 would work at half its capability the whole time. It also requires a stronger breaker in the distribution board. For this brand the upper and correct choice is a Q11.
Portable charger or wallbox - which to choose?
Both solutions give the same 11 kW, because the limit sits in the car. You take a P11 with you and plug it in at family or at work; a Q11 stays in the garage and is more convenient for everyday charging. Plenty of people combine the two: a wallbox at home, a portable unit in the boot.
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