Polestar 5 Prototype Achieves 80% Charge in Just 10 Minutes: A Leap in EV Charging Speeds

Medium Brush Stroke By Rahul Somvanshi By Rahul Somvanshi

In just 10 minutes, Polestar 5's battery jumps from 10% to 80%, revolutionizing charging times.

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Without special cooling, the prototype maintains a stable 310-380 kW, ensuring efficiency remains high.

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A 77kWh battery powers this test, with potential expansion up to 100kWh, broadening future capabilities.

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Charging from 50% to 80% can now be achieved in mere 5 minutes, mirroring conventional fueling times.

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With its ultra-fast charging, Polestar 5 aligns with today's 350 kW DC charging stations, integrating seamlessly.

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Charging duration reduced drastically, promising less wait and more drive, enhancing user convenience.

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Silicon-dominant cells ensure the prototype’s high energy density matches modern NMC cells.

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By shattering conventional charging limits, Polestar 5's performance invites a new era of EV travel.

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Leaders at Polestar and StoreDot share their pride in setting new EV standards with consistent, rapid charging.

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Polestar 5 Prototype Achieves 80% Charge in Just 10 Minutes: A Leap in EV Charging Speeds

In just 10 minutes, Polestar 5's battery jumps from 10% to 80%, revolutionizing charging times.

Without special cooling, the prototype maintains a stable 310-380 kW, ensuring efficiency remains high.

A 77kWh battery powers this test, with potential expansion up to 100kWh, broadening future capabilities.

A 77kWh battery powers this test, with potential expansion up to 100kWh, broadening future capabilities.

Charging from 50% to 80% can now be achieved in mere 5 minutes, mirroring conventional fueling times.

With its ultra-fast charging, Polestar 5 aligns with today's 350 kW DC charging stations, integrating seamlessly.

Charging duration reduced drastically, promising less wait and more drive, enhancing user convenience.

Charging duration reduced drastically, promising less wait and more drive, enhancing user convenience.

Silicon-dominant cells ensure the prototype’s high energy density matches modern NMC cells.

By shattering conventional charging limits, Polestar 5's performance invites a new era of EV travel.

Leaders at Polestar and StoreDot share their pride in setting new EV standards with consistent, rapid charging.

Leaders at Polestar and StoreDot share their pride in setting new EV standards with consistent, rapid charging.

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