Cost to Charge Polestar 4 on ChargePoint
A full charge for the Polestar 4 on ChargePoint costs $24.00 at 30¢/kWh. That is $10.80 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $10.00.
Full Charge (80%)
$24.00
Half Charge (50%)
$15.00
Per 100 Miles
$10.00
Charge Time
7h 16m
ChargePoint vs Home Charging
| Scenario | ChargePoint | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $24.00 | $13.20 | +$10.80 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $15.00 | $8.25 | +$6.75 |
| 25% Top-Up | $7.50 | $4.13 | +$3.38 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare ChargePoint (30¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | ChargePoint | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $8.74 | $24.00 | +$15.26 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $9.41 | $24.00 | +$14.59 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $9.44 | $24.00 | +$14.56 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $9.66 | $24.00 | +$14.34 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $9.88 | $24.00 | +$14.12 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $9.97 | $24.00 | +$14.03 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $10.10 | $24.00 | +$13.90 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $10.26 | $24.00 | +$13.74 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $10.28 | $24.00 | +$13.72 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $10.29 | $24.00 | +$13.71 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $10.30 | $24.00 | +$13.70 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $10.48 | $24.00 | +$13.52 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $10.88 | $24.00 | +$13.12 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $10.94 | $24.00 | +$13.06 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $11.05 | $24.00 | +$12.95 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $11.18 | $24.00 | +$12.82 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $11.39 | $24.00 | +$12.61 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $11.42 | $24.00 | +$12.58 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $11.43 | $24.00 | +$12.57 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $11.57 | $24.00 | +$12.43 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $11.73 | $24.00 | +$12.27 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $11.76 | $24.00 | +$12.24 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $11.82 | $24.00 | +$12.18 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $11.98 | $24.00 | +$12.02 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $12.33 | $24.00 | +$11.67 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $12.49 | $24.00 | +$11.51 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $12.55 | $24.00 | +$11.45 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $12.70 | $24.00 | +$11.30 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $12.74 | $24.00 | +$11.26 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $12.85 | $24.00 | +$11.15 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $12.95 | $24.00 | +$11.05 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $13.09 | $24.00 | +$10.91 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $13.15 | $24.00 | +$10.85 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $13.21 | $24.00 | +$10.79 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $14.07 | $24.00 | +$9.93 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $14.56 | $24.00 | +$9.44 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $14.80 | $24.00 | +$9.20 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $15.62 | $24.00 | +$8.38 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $16.15 | $24.00 | +$7.85 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $16.49 | $24.00 | +$7.51 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $18.50 | $24.00 | +$5.50 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $18.63 | $24.00 | +$5.37 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $20.42 | $24.00 | +$3.58 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $21.06 | $24.00 | +$2.94 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $22.64 | $24.00 | +$1.36 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $22.70 | $24.00 | +$1.30 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $24.11 | $24.00 | -$0.11 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $24.23 | $24.00 | -$0.23 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $24.58 | $24.00 | -$0.58 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $24.93 | $24.00 | -$0.93 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $31.83 | $24.00 | -$7.83 |
Practical Notes: 4 on ChargePoint
The 4's CCS port plugs directly into ChargePoint's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the ChargePoint 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 4's 200 kW peak charging speed exceeds what ChargePoint'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 7h 16m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $24.00 full charge on ChargePoint represents $0.08 per mile of driving — about 8.0¢/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 ChargePoint would cost roughly $1,500.00/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$825.00/year).
For most 4 owners, the realistic use-pattern for ChargePoint 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 4 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: ChargePoint 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.