General information about charging cables
A mode-3 cable is used for AC charging. Some charging stations have a permanent charging cable, while others require that you connect your, or the vehicle's, own cable.
Note
The information in this section concerns mode 3 AC charging when a charging station/wallbox is permanently installed to the electrical grid. There will also either be a permanently installed charging cable or you use your own cable.
Important
The charging cable is used to charge the vehicle's high-voltage battery. The charging cable is designed to satisfy Polestar's safety standard. Use a charging cable recommended by Polestar, thereby guaranteeing its function and safety. Polestar accepts no responsibility for safety or any injury caused by a charging cable that is not recommended by Polestar.
Warning
Only use the charging cable provided with your vehicle or a replacement cable recommended by Polestar.
Charging with permanent charging cable in accordance with mode 31
In certain places, the charging cable is permanently installed within a charging station connected to an electrical outlet. You must therefore use the charging station's charging cable and follow the instructions on the charging station.
| Specifications, charging cable | |
|---|---|
Enclosure class Compliance | IP67 SAE J1772 |
| Ambient temperature | -32 °C to 50 °C(-25 °F till 122 °F) |
Warning
- Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable when it is plugged in.
- High voltage is present in your electric meter housing and power distribution service panel. 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 malfunctioning charging cable may only be repaired by an authorized 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 otherwise damaged, or cause personal injury.
- Do not use any adapters between the charging cable and electrical outlet.
- Do not connect one or multiple adapters of any kind between the charging cable and vehicle.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its components.
Important
Always interrupt charging first, then disconnect the charging cable – from the vehicle's charging socket and then from the charging station.
Important
Wipe the charging cable with a clean cloth lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent. Do not use chemicals or solvents.
Warning
The charging cable and its components must not be rinsed or immersed in water.