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General information on the charging cable

When AC charging, use a mode 3 charging cable. Some charging stations have a permanent charging cable, while for others, you need to connect your or the car's own cable.

 Note

The information in this section concerns mode 3 AC charging for which a charging station/wallbox is permanently connected to the mains. It also involves a permanently installed charging cable or you use your own.

 Important

The charging cable is used to charge the car's high voltage battery. The charging cable has been designed to meet Polestar's safety standard. Use a Polestar-recommended charging cable that guarantees its function and safety. Polestar is not responsible for the safety of, or any damage caused by, a charging cable that is not recommended by Polestar.

 Warning

Only use the charging cable provided with your car, or a replacement cable recommended by Polestar.

Charging with fixed charging cable in accordance with mode 31

In certain locations, the charging cable is installed within a charging station connected to the mains power circuit. Therefore, use the charging station's charging cable and follow the instructions at the charging station.

Specifications, charging cable
Ambient temperature

-32 °C to 50 °C (-25 °F to 122 °F)

 Warning

  • Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable when it is plugged in.
  • High voltage in the charging cable. Contact with high voltage can cause death or serious personal injury.
  • Do not use the charging cable if it is damaged in any way.A damaged or inoperative charging cable must only be repaired by a an authorised workshop. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information.
  • Always position the charging cable so that it will not be driven over, stepped on, tripped over or damaged in some other way, or cause personal injury.
  • Do not use one or more adapters between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
  • Do not connect one or more adapters of any type between charging cable and car.

Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its components.

 Important

Always stop charging first, then unplug the charging cable from the car's charging input socket, and then from the charging station.

 Important

Clean the charging cable with a clean cloth, moistened with water or a mild detergent. Do not use chemicals or solvents.

 Warning

The charging cable and its associated parts must not be swamped or immersed in water.
  1. 1 European standard - EN 61851-1.

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