Charging status in the charging cable's control unit

The indicator on the charging cable's control unit shows the status of ongoing charging.

LED lamp

LED	Status	Specification	Recommended action
Extinguished	Charging is not possible.	No power supply to the charging cable.	Unplug the charging cable from the socket. Reconnect the charging cable to the socket, or use a different socket. If the problem persists - contact Polestar Customer Support.
Illuminates in white	Charging possible.	The charging cable is ready to be plugged into the car.	If the LED lamp is white but charging is not possible: Take the charging cable out of the charging input socket. Reconnect the charging cable to the charging input socket. If the indicator does not flash white within 10 seconds – take the charging cable out of the charging input socket and the socket. Reconnect the charging cable to the charging input socket and the socket. If the problem persists - contact Polestar Customer Support.
Flashes white	Charging in progress.	The car's electronics have started charging. Charging in progress.	Wait until the batteries are fully charged.
Illuminates in red	Charging is not possible.	Temporary fault.	Take the charging cable out of the charging input socket. Wait a moment. Reconnect the charging cable to the charging input socket. If the problem persists - contact Polestar Customer Support.
Flashes red	Charging is not possible.	Critical fault.	Unplug the charging cable from the socket. If the problem persists - Polestar Customer Support.

Electric operation and charging