Electric operation and charging
Hybrid battery gauge
The hybrid battery gauge shows how much energy there is in the hybrid battery.
Hybrid gauge
In drive mode Hybrid, the driver display shows a hybrid gauge that can help the driver to drive the car in a more energy-efficient way.
Drive systems
Polestar combines an internal combustion engine that drives the front wheels with two electric motors that drive the rear wheels.
Starting and stopping the internal combustion engine
An advanced control system determines the extent to which the car is driven using the internal combustion engine, the electric motors or both drive systems in parallel. During electric operation, the car may sometimes need to start the internal combustion engine automatically due to external circumstances, e.g. in low outside temperatures, which is completely normal. In addition, the internal combustion engine always starts when the hybrid battery reaches its lowest state of charge.
Hold and Charge function
In some situations, it can be useful to be able to control the hybrid battery's state of charge while driving is in progress. This is possible with the functions Hold and Charge.
Drive modes
Selection of drive mode affects the car's driving characteristics in order to enhance the driving experience and facilitate driving in special situations.
General information on hybrid operation
The hybrid runs like a regular car, but certain functions differ from a car that only runs on petrol or diesel. The electric motors drive the car mostly at low speeds, the petrol engine at higher speeds, as well as during more active driving.
Symbols and messages relating to hybrid operation in the driver display
A number of symbols and messages regarding hybrid operation can be shown in the driver display. They may also be shown in combination with general indicator and warning symbols and are then extinguished when the problems have been rectified.
Recommendations for long-term storage
To minimise hybrid battery degradation during prolonged storage (longer than 1 month) of the vehicle a charge level of approximately 25% is recommended as indicated on the driver display.
Recycling the batteries
A used starter battery should be recycled in an environmentally sound manner – it contains lead.
Hybrid batteries
To run the car on the electric motors, it is fitted with two hybrid batteries – one beneath the tunnel console and one behind the rear seat in the cargo area. These are maintenance-free, rechargeable batteries of lithium-ion type.
Charging the hybrid battery