Polestar 4 charging speed
The Polestar 4 does not have one charging speed — it depends on the variant. It is 11 kW three-phase on the Standard, and 22 kW three-phase on the With 22 kW option. Which one you own changes what you should install at home.
It depends which Polestar 4 you have
This is the trap. Two cars wearing the same badge can need completely different chargers, and the dealer is unlikely to mention it. Find your variant below before you spend anything.
The Standard — 11 kW three-phase
This car draws 7.4 kW single-phase and 11 kW on three-phase — a gain of about 3.6 kW. Real, but modest. If you already have three-phase, use it. If you don't, the upgrade is hard to justify on charging speed alone.
The With 22 kW option — 22 kW three-phase
This car steps up from 7.4 kW single-phase to 22 kW on three-phase — a gain of 15 kW. If you already have a three-phase supply, install a three-phase charger. This car is one of the few sold in Australia that can genuinely use it.
The short answer
On the standard Australian home charger — 32 A single-phase — The Standard draws 7.4 kW, adding roughly 36 km of range per hour. Over an eight-hour overnight window that is about 286 km — far more than most Australians drive in a day.
On the standard Australian home charger — 32 A single-phase — The With 22 kW option draws 7.4 kW, adding roughly 36 km of range per hour. Over an eight-hour overnight window that is about 286 km — far more than most Australians drive in a day.
What every charger actually delivers
Every figure below is computed live from this car's onboard charger rating, not copied from a brochure. "Wasted" is capacity you would pay for and never use.
The Standard — 11 kW three-phase
| Charger | Supply | This car draws | Range per hour | 20–80% | Wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A power point | Single-phase | 1.8 kW | 8 km | 1 day 14 h | — |
| 15 A power point | Single-phase | 2.8 kW | 13 km | 1 day 0 h | — |
| 32 A single-phase charger | Single-phase | 7.4 kW | 36 km | 9 h 3 min | — |
| 16 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 11 kW | 54 km | 6 h 4 min | — |
| 32 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 11 kW | 54 km | 6 h 4 min | 11 |
Assumes a battery of 100 kWh and real-world consumption of 185 Wh/km (segment estimate). Charging losses of about 10% are included. Change the assumptions in the calculator →
The With 22 kW option — 22 kW three-phase
| Charger | Supply | This car draws | Range per hour | 20–80% | Wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A power point | Single-phase | 1.8 kW | 8 km | 1 day 14 h | — |
| 15 A power point | Single-phase | 2.8 kW | 13 km | 1 day 0 h | — |
| 32 A single-phase charger | Single-phase | 7.4 kW | 36 km | 9 h 3 min | — |
| 16 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 11 kW | 54 km | 6 h 1 min | — |
| 32 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 22 kW | 107 km | 3 h 2 min | — |
Assumes a battery of 100 kWh and real-world consumption of 185 Wh/km (segment estimate). Charging losses of about 10% are included. Change the assumptions in the calculator →
Charging by variant
| Variant | Onboard AC charger | Type | Battery (kWh) | DC max (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 11 kW | Three-phase | 100 | 200 |
| With 22 kW option | 22 kW | Three-phase | 100 | 200 |
Notes
- A 22 kW onboard charger is available as a factory option (about $900). Without it, 11 kW.
- One of the few genuine reasons to install a 22 kW home charger in Australia.
Sources
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Work out your own numbers
The table above assumes a full charge from 20–80%. If you want different start and finish points, or want to compare this car against another, the calculator does it and shows every step of the working.
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