Polestar / Volvo (Geely Group)
Polestar / Volvo CMA Platform Pack (78 kWh)
NCM 712 / NCM 811 cells from LG Energy Solution · 78 kWh total (75 kWh usable) · used in 3 model variants.
Polestar / Volvo CMA Platform Pack (78 kWh)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Affects: Polestar Polestar 2 2021-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Polestar / Volvo CMA Platform Pack (78 kWh)?
The Polestar / Volvo CMA Platform Pack (78 kWh) uses NCM 712 / NCM 811 cells supplied by LG Energy Solution. Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: 27 modules under-floor, liquid-cooled, 400V.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Polestar / Volvo CMA Platform Pack (78 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Polestar / Volvo CMA Platform Pack (78 kWh)?
Polestar Polestar 2 2021-2025 (Long Range Single Motor / Dual Motor); Volvo XC40 2019-2025 (Recharge trim (BEV only)); Volvo C40 2022-2025 (Recharge trim (BEV only)).