Home charging with Polestar Energy
Reduce charging costs by up to 70% with smart charging
Topping up the battery at home is the most convenient and efficient way to charge an electric car. Polestar Energy integrates smart charging with a Zaptec home charger and one of the smartest EV energy tariffs available: Intelligent Octopus Go. This minimises your total cost of ownership by smart charging for just 7p/kWh¹.
Topping up the battery at home is the most convenient and efficient way to charge an electric car. Polestar Energy integrates smart charging with a Zaptec home charger and one of the smartest EV energy tariffs available: Intelligent Octopus Go. This minimises your total cost of ownership by smart charging for just 7p/kWh¹.
Turn on smart charging to get the lowest rate
Opt for Polestar Energy together with an Intelligent Octopus Go contract, and secure a rate of 7p/kWh between the hours of 11.30 pm-05:30 am¹.
The extra benefit comes when you leave your car plugged in for smart charging throughout the day. Use the Polestar Energy app to schedule a time of departure and preferred charging level (i.e: 80%), and you’ll only be charged 7p/kWh for every time the car charges until you leave.
From 11:30pm to 05:30am you can power your home for 7p/kWh with Intelligent Octopus Go.
From 11:30pm to 05:30am you can power your home for 7p/kWh with Intelligent Octopus Go.
Bi-directional charging coming 2025
With a compatible home charger, Polestar 3 can function as a home battery. It smart charges when energy rates are lower, then directs that power back to your home (V2H) or grid (V2G) when rates rise. Bi-directional charging will be connected with Polestar Energy in 2025 and will give you even more savings.
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Polestar Energy enables a Zaptec charger with Intelligent Octopus Go for smart charging. Zaptec chargers include WiFi connectivity which enables features such as remote charging monitoring, smart charging, software updates, and integration with your smart home³. The Zaptec team will also be able to determine whether your household will benefit from load balancing for a smooth and balanced energy supply.
Existing Polestar customers, can access an exclusive offer on a Zaptec home charger (including installation). Go to the Polestar Extras shop to find out more and make a purchase.
Smart charge with one tap
The Polestar Energy app is the interface between your Polestar and your charging set up. Just enter your departure time, charging level, and plug in. The Polestar Energy app will handle the rest.
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Save money and earn grid rewards while charging
FAQ
³Bi-directional (V2G + V2H) compatible wallbox for home charging will come in 2025.
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