Polestar 2 Saves Me Almost $4000 A Year

I drive about 2500 miles a month. My current situation allows me to charge for free, which grants me the ability to drive that many miles without having to pay electric costs for my Polestar 2.

Fortunately, my employer offers level 2 charging. This is supplied via a single available NEMA 14-50 receptacle hooked up to a 50 amp breaker. I almost always have access to this receptacle, as there are not any other EV owners. There are a few PHEV vehicles that occasionally take advantage of the 120v receptacles, however it is uncommon that I do not obtain the level 2 spot.

When I first got the Polestar 2 I was charging it every night to 90% at home. Then I started thinking, that in all reality, I do not need to charge at home at all if all remains the same.

The charge cycle generally ends up being, I leave work with 90% charge. I arrive at home with around 75%. Then, when I get to work in the morning, I'm usually around 51%. By 11:30AM or so the Polestar will be back to 90% and the cycle continues.

This allows me to not have to charge at home whatsoever. With work charging being free, my yearly cost savings was a little more than $3500 according to Chargeevc.org when compared to an ICE vehicle that gets 30 MPG.

In the event that I do not have access to the level 2 charging at work, I would still be able to use the slow charging of the 120v receptacles, which would probably add roughly 30 miles of charge over the course of my shift. Even if I do not have access to either charger at work, I would not be stuck. I would still be able to get home with the amount of charge. That being said, I would need to charge at home in that event. So really this all hinges on the fact that I am able to have access to this charger most of the time.

Even if I did lose the ability to charge at work for free, I would still come out on top based on how much I drive and since I have relatively cheap electric costs.

Now, these numbers obviously could fluctuate. The Polestar will get lesser efficiency in the colder months, as all EVs do. The price of gas could drop or skyrocket. I currently have a 12-month fixed rate contract with my utility provider, but I have a feeling once that expires, it will be tough to find a similar rate.

I can understand, if access to level 2 charging at home is unavailable, how EVs would be a difficult choice. Range anxiety is a real thing, but I am fortunate enough that my situation allows for such ease of charging. It really makes having an EV neat.  

To make matters even more beneficial, Polestar, in association with Electrify America, is offering 2 years of free DC fast charging as well. I have yet to take advantage of this offer, as I do not tend to travel near any Electrify America stations. However, they are available in my area.

The Polestar 2 Charging plan includes two years of complimentary 30-minute DC Fast charging and L2 charging upon offer enrollment, meaning Polestar 2 drivers can explore the full potential of electric freedom, leaving gas stations and MPG in the rear view.

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