Cost to Charge Polestar 3 on FLO
A full charge for the Polestar 3 on FLO costs $31.08 at 35¢/kWh. That is $16.43 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $11.10.
Full Charge (80%)
$31.08
Half Charge (50%)
$19.42
Per 100 Miles
$11.10
Charge Time
8h 4m
FLO vs Home Charging
| Scenario | FLO | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $31.08 | $14.65 | +$16.43 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $19.42 | $9.16 | +$10.27 |
| 25% Top-Up | $9.71 | $4.58 | +$5.13 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare FLO (35¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | FLO | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $9.70 | $31.08 | +$21.38 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $10.44 | $31.08 | +$20.64 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $10.48 | $31.08 | +$20.60 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $10.72 | $31.08 | +$20.36 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $10.97 | $31.08 | +$20.11 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $11.06 | $31.08 | +$20.02 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $11.21 | $31.08 | +$19.87 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $11.39 | $31.08 | +$19.69 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $11.41 | $31.08 | +$19.67 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $11.42 | $31.08 | +$19.66 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $11.44 | $31.08 | +$19.64 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $11.63 | $31.08 | +$19.45 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $12.08 | $31.08 | +$19.00 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $12.15 | $31.08 | +$18.93 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $12.26 | $31.08 | +$18.82 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $12.41 | $31.08 | +$18.67 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $12.65 | $31.08 | +$18.43 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $12.67 | $31.08 | +$18.41 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $12.69 | $31.08 | +$18.39 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $12.84 | $31.08 | +$18.24 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $13.02 | $31.08 | +$18.06 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $13.05 | $31.08 | +$18.03 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $13.12 | $31.08 | +$17.96 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $13.30 | $31.08 | +$17.78 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $13.68 | $31.08 | +$17.40 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $13.86 | $31.08 | +$17.22 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $13.93 | $31.08 | +$17.15 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $14.09 | $31.08 | +$16.99 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $14.14 | $31.08 | +$16.94 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $14.26 | $31.08 | +$16.82 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $14.38 | $31.08 | +$16.70 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $14.53 | $31.08 | +$16.55 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $14.60 | $31.08 | +$16.48 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $14.66 | $31.08 | +$16.42 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $15.62 | $31.08 | +$15.46 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $16.16 | $31.08 | +$14.92 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $16.43 | $31.08 | +$14.65 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $17.33 | $31.08 | +$13.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $17.93 | $31.08 | +$13.15 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $18.30 | $31.08 | +$12.78 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $20.54 | $31.08 | +$10.54 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $20.68 | $31.08 | +$10.40 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $22.66 | $31.08 | +$8.42 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $23.37 | $31.08 | +$7.71 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $25.13 | $31.08 | +$5.95 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $25.19 | $31.08 | +$5.89 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $26.76 | $31.08 | +$4.32 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $26.90 | $31.08 | +$4.18 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $27.29 | $31.08 | +$3.79 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $27.67 | $31.08 | +$3.41 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $35.33 | $31.08 | -$4.25 |
Practical Notes: 3 on FLO
The 3's CCS port plugs directly into FLO's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the FLO app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the 3's 250 kW peak charging speed exceeds what FLO's Level 2 hardware can deliver. You'll be limited by the car's onboard AC charger (11 kW), so a full charge takes roughly 8h 4m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $31.08 full charge on FLO represents $0.09 per mile of driving — about 8.9¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on FLO would cost roughly $1,665.00/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$784.93/year).
For most 3 owners, the realistic use-pattern for FLO is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your 3 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: FLO published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.