Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor charger: which one suits your car best?
The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor charges at home at up to 11 kW on a three-phase connection. Three-phase means your home has three live wires instead of one, which is what lets the car draw its full 11 kW. That figure decides the rest of the choice. An 11 kW charger gets everything out of this version. A 22 kW model adds nothing here, because the limit sits in the car and not in the charger. The Polestar 2 charger page compares this version with the two Long Range models. The Polestar charger overview covers the rest of the brand.
For the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 67 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Single-phase AC charging power | 3.7 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | about 518 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | about 6 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | up to 135 kW |
Which charger suits the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor?
With an AC charging power of 11 kW, a three-phase 11 kW charger is the sensible choice for this version. It fills the 67 kWh battery in about 6 hours, so one night at home is enough. A 22 kW charger costs more and still delivers 11 kW to this car, because the on-board charger sets the ceiling. Higher speeds only happen at a public fast charger, which feeds the battery direct current (DC) instead of the alternating current you get at home.
Two features are worth checking before you order. The first is a built-in MID meter. MID stands for Measuring Instruments Directive, the European standard for legally accurate measuring equipment. Such a meter records your charging separately from the rest of your household use. You then know what charging at home actually costs you, per session and per month.
Every charging station with a MID meter in our range runs at 11 kW or more. This Polestar therefore gives up no speed by choosing one. Many of those models are rated 22 kW, and that is not a problem: they simply charge this car at its own 11 kW ceiling.
The second feature is app control. An EV charger with an app lets you start a session, set a schedule and read your consumption on your phone. Scheduling is the part you will use most. This car needs roughly 6 hours at 11 kW. If your electricity contract has cheaper hours, you can set the charger to start then instead of the moment you plug in.
Our range of EV home chargers covers models for a garage wall and for a carport. Within that range, the 11 kW EV chargers form the group that matches this Polestar exactly. Compare them on the meter and on how you want to operate the charger day to day. The Polestar 2 uses a Type 2 port, the same connector these chargers carry. A separate Type 2 charging cable is only useful at public charge points with a socket rather than a fixed cable.
How long does the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor take to charge?
The calculation is simple. Divide the 67 kWh battery by the charging power and you have your answer. On an 11 kW charger that comes to about 6 hours for a full battery. In daily use you rarely start from empty, so an overnight top-up takes far less time.
On a single-phase connection the picture changes. The car then accepts 3.7 kW, and a full battery takes just over 18 hours. That is longer than a night, so you would leave in the morning with a partly charged car. For a battery of this size, a three-phase connection is worth arranging. Ask a qualified electrician what your fuse box allows before you order a charger.
Fast charging is a different story. At a public DC point the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor takes up to 135 kW. A charging stop is then about as long as a coffee break. At home you charge overnight instead, which is why the 11 kW figure and not the 135 kW figure decides which charger you need.
Other versions of the Polestar 2
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Polestar 2 as well:
- Polestar 2 Long Range Performance, with a bigger battery and more power
- Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor / Dual Motor, which offers a longer range
Frequently asked questions
Does the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor need a three-phase connection?
To reach the full 11 kW, yes. On a single-phase connection this Polestar charges at 3.7 kW, however powerful the charger is. With three phases at home you use the full 11 kW and fill the battery in about 6 hours. Single-phase charging still works, it simply asks for more patience.
Why does a MID meter matter for this Polestar?
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter built into the charger. It records what you charge at home separately from your household consumption. That gives you an exact figure for your charging costs instead of an estimate. At 11 kW you can pick a charger with such a meter without losing charging speed.
Should I have the charger installed by a professional?
We recommend it. A qualified electrician connects the charger safely to your fuse box and knows which rules apply where you live. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, carried out by a certified partner. Our installation service page shows what that covers per country. We ship worldwide, but installation stays within those three countries. Outside them, ask a local qualified electrician to connect your charger.