#Hertz-EV - Polestar 2
| An electric vehicle is driven in the same way as a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, but some functions differ. The vehicle is equipped with a rechargeable high-voltage battery. The time required to charge the high-voltage battery depends on the amperage used. When charging the vehicle, the 12-volt battery is also charged. |
| The vehicle can be charged from a conventional wall socket. This is possible as an additional charging option, but is not recommended for regular charging. |
| Charging stations have either a permanently mounted charging cable or a socket for connecting a mode 3 charging cable. This type of charging is recommended for regular use. |
| The vehicle supports rapid charging with direct current at charging stations that comply with the CCS (combined charging system) standard. Charging with direct current usually results in a higher charging output and thus shorter charging times. The highest charging capacity is normally reached when the battery has a charge level between 0-30%, after which the charging capacity decreases gradually. |
Some components of the vehicle use high-voltage current, which can be very dangerous if handled incorrectly. Work on these components and all orange cables may only be carried out by authorised specialists. |
⚠ Important:
| The vehicle's electric drive system uses high-voltage electrical current. Damage to this system or to the high-voltage battery can lead to overheating, fire or serious injury. If the vehicle has been involved in an accident or has been subjected to flooding, fire or the like, please contact Polestar support and your Hertz station. Before this inspection, the vehicle should be parked outdoors and at a safe distance from buildings or flammable material. |
The high-voltage battery and the associated drive system function optimally when both are at the correct operating temperature. A battery temperature that is too low or too high can reduce the performance of the high-voltage battery. |
⚠ Important:
| If the vehicle is exposed to temperatures below -10 C or above 40 C for an extended period of time, this can reduce the performance of the high-voltage battery. Avoid excessive heating or cooling of the battery while charging the vehicle. |
⚠ Important:
| In electric mode, the vehicle does not make any engine noise, which means that it may not be noticed in time by children, pedestrians, bicyclists and animals. This is especially true when driving slowly, e.g. in car parks. |
