Economical driving

To achieve the longest possible range, the driver should plan driving and adapt the driving method and speed to the prevailing situation.

Before driving

Precondition the car before driving if possible using the charging cable connected to the mains power circuit.
If preconditioning is not possible when it is cold outside, use seat heating and steering wheel heating first of all. Avoid warming up the whole of the interior which takes energy from the hybrid battery.
Choice of tyres and tyre pressures can affect energy consumption – seek advice on suitable tyres from Polestar Customer Support.
Remove unnecessary items from the car - the greater the load the higher the consumption.

Activating drive mode Pure.
Activate the Hold function at higher speeds during journeys that are longer than the range of the electricity.
If possible, avoid using the Charge function to charge the hybrid battery.
Drive at a steady speed and keep a good distance to other vehicles and objects in order to avoid braking.
The hybrid battery is recharged during braking with the brake pedal when braking gently.
High speed results in increased energy consumption – because the wind resistance increases with speed.
In a cold climate, reduce electrical heating of windows, mirrors, seats and steering wheel, if possible.
Avoid driving with open windows.
Do not hold the car stationary on a hill using the accelerator pedal, use the brake function instead when stationary.
When driving a short distance after preconditioning, switch off the climate control if possible.