Polestar grows public charging offer with Plus and Pro subscriptions and 1.25 million European charge points
Polestar has added two fast-charging subscription tiers, Plus and Pro, and expanded Polestar Charge to more than 1.25 million public charging points across Europe.
- more than 1.25 million
- EUR 7.99 per month
- EUR 14.99 per month
- 161,000
What Happened
Polestar Charge is a public charging solution that lets Polestar drivers charge almost anywhere across Europe while on the go, all through one account. It is included with the purchase of a Polestar, including cars from the pre-owned programme, and provides seamless charging access through the app and a card. The service includes Plug & Charge for compatible vehicles and lets drivers filter for charging points included in the Polestar Charge network when planning routes in Google Maps. Polestar says the benefits of this simple, seamless solution are proven by its popularity.
Polestar drivers complete a record 161,000 charging sessions through Polestar Charge.
Polestar expands the offer with Plus and Pro subscription tiers and access to more than 1.25 million public charging points across Europe.
- EUR 7.99 per month for a 15% discount at five select fast charging networks in each market, aimed at drivers who occasionally need to fast charge; more than 104,000 discounted charging points across Europe, a 26% increase over the old subscription tier
- EUR 14.99 per month for a 30% discount at seven select fast charging networks in each market, including Ionity, aimed at drivers with frequent fast-charging needs; more than 118,000 discounted charging points across Europe, a 43% increase over the old subscription tier
- Access to more than 1.25 million public charging points across Europe, including the Tesla Supercharger network
- One account for charging across Europe, accessed through the app and a card
- Included with the purchase of a Polestar, including from the pre-owned programme
- Plug & Charge for compatible vehicles
- Route planning in Google Maps can filter for charging points in the Polestar Charge network
- The standard non-subscription tier remains available alongside the new Plus and Pro subscriptions
161,000
Record usage by Polestar drivers for the period June through August 2026.
“Polestar Charge provides users with one of Europe's largest and most convenient charging ecosystems. Now, thanks to this expanded offer, we make it even more affordable for customers to benefit from savings on fast charging through subscription options that suit their needs and driving habits.”
“The transition to EVs is accelerating to more than 20% of new car sales in the European Union during the first half of 2026. With Polestar Charge, we make sure our drivers have convenient access to public charging, affordable charging discounts, and we turn range anxiety into a thing of the past.”
Previously from Polestar Automotive Holding
In July 2026, Polestar reported record retail sales of 30,423 cars in the first half of 2026, driven by growth in key European and Asian markets despite regulatory challenges. In September 2026, the company confirmed the Formula 2030 concept car as part of a wider 2030 strategy to continue business growth and drive profitability.
- Polestar retail sales hit record 30,423 cars in H1 2026
- Polestar confirms Formula 2030 concept car, previewing design for next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Polestar Automotive Holding's official releases.
Why this matters
For Polestar drivers in Europe, the expanded service means more places to plug in and two new ways to cut the price of fast charging, with Polestar saying subscribers see savings after their first full charge. The broader network, which includes the Tesla Supercharger network, is the same for subscribers and non-subscribers. It lands as Polestar's CEO says EV adoption reached more than 20% of new car sales in the European Union in the first half of 2026.
Terms in This Story
- Polestar Charge
- A public charging service that lets drivers use many different charging points through a single account, usually accessed via an app or a card.
- Plug & Charge
- A function that lets a compatible car identify itself and start a charging session automatically, without the driver needing a card or app.
- fast charging
- High-power charging that can refill a large part of an electric car's battery in a relatively short stop, typically on longer journeys.
- ACEA
- The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, an industry body that publishes data on the European car market.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.