Polestar 5 Prototype Charged from 10 to 80 Percent in 10 Minutes
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In the quest to make electric vehicles more appealing to consumers, Polestar has taken a significant leap forward with its Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology. Developed in collaboration with StoreDot, this groundbreaking innovation allows an EV to charge from 10% to 80% in a mere 10 minutes, a feat that would typically take over 30 […]

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