Polestar expands its “Charge” offering with cheaper fast charging subscriptions
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The Swedish-Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is expanding its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now offering access to over 1.25 million charging points across Europe. This service is included with the purchase of a Polestar vehicle, including those from its used car program, and can be used via an app and a charging card. Plug & Charge is also available for compatible vehicles, while Polestar Charge network locations can be displayed when planning routes on Google Maps.
In addition to the standard subscription-free rate, Polestar offers the new Plus and Pro subscription options. Plus costs 7.99 euros per month and provides a 15 percent discount at EnBW, Shell Recharge, Vattenfall, Mer, and Fastned. Pro costs 14.99 euros per month and offers a 30 percent discount at all included fast charging networks, including additional stations from Ionity and Allego.
According to the company, with Plus users gain access to over 104,000 discounted charging stations in Europe, while Pro provides access to more than 118,000. This represents a 26 percent and 43 percent increase respectively compared to the previous subscription rate. In Germany, Plus offers access to over 14,000 discounted charging stations and Pro provides access to more than 17,000, representing a 32 percent and 64 percent increase respectively from the previous offerings.
Olivier Loedel, Head of Product Software Management at Polestar, describes Polestar Charge as “one of the largest and most comfortable charging ecosystems in Europe.” The new subscription options are designed to help customers save money on fast charging. The pricing is tailored to different fast-charging needs: Plus for those who charge occasionally, and Pro for drivers with regular fast-charging requirements.
The Polestar Charge network now includes over 1.25 million charging points across Europe, including the Tesla Supercharger network. Access is available to both customers without a subscription and those with one. During the summer, 161,000 charging sessions were recorded by Polestar drivers, setting a new usage record.
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller notes that electric vehicles will account for over 20 percent of new car sales in the European Union in the first half of 2026. Polestar Charge is intended to provide drivers with access to public charging stations and charging discounts. “With Polestar Charge, we ensure that our drivers have convenient access to public charging stations and attractive charging discounts,” said Lohscheller.
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