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Polestar says it helps reduce the total cost of ownership for its customers by adding grid rewards in key European markets with its Polestar Energy offer and introduces car-controlled smart charging.
Europe’s energy system is rapidly shifting, and home charging is becoming an important part of grid stability. By expanding grid rewards and introducing car-controlled smart charging, Polestar is taking an active role in helping drivers charge at the right time, lowering electricity bills while stabilising local grids. This directly addresses a growing consumer need for reliable and affordable home charging.
Launched at the end of 2024 and expanded into 12 European markets by mid 2025, Polestar Energy already offers smart charging and home solar integration. Now, together with its partner Octopus, Polestar is adding grid rewards to the offer in Germany and France.
Grid rewards enable additional savings by rewarding users for allowing their car to support grid stability through smart charging. As an example, in Germany, Polestar owners using Polestar Energy and an Intelligent Octopus energy contract can save up to 50% on each home charging session, leading up to an annual saving of €300 per year.
Olivier Loedel, Head of Product Software Management at Polestar says, “Expanding the offer of grid rewards to more markets marks an important next step in lowering total costs of ownership for Polestar drivers. By unlocking savings of up to €300 per year, we are significantly reducing electricity costs for our customers at a time when energy prices remain high and grid stability is a growing concern across several European markets.”
Polestar has also introduced car-controlled smart charging for Polestar 2 and Polestar 4, rolled out via the Polestar Energy app across all Polestar Energy markets. With this new capability, drivers no longer need a specific integrated home charger to benefit from smart charging. Instead, when connected, the vehicle itself helps manage charging times based on energy price signals, household demand and grid conditions. This removes one of the biggest barriers for Polestar drivers to adopt smart charging and reduce charging and electricity costs via the Polestar Energy app.
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