Polestar 2

$49,000.00
Brand: POLESTAR
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: RWD, AWD
Type: 5 door fastback, 5 seats
Self Driving: No
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.8

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 5 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Good all‑around range for daily us
Fast DC charging capability
Practical hatchback cargo access

CONS

Rear seat room is below some rivals
Charging network access is not as broad as some competitors

Polestar 2 is an electric compact sedan with a five‑door fastback body. It sits in the premium small EV segment. You get a low hood and a tall hatch for cargo access.

Battery options range from about 69 kWh to 82 kWh. Range runs roughly 440 km to 540 km WLTP. DC charging reaches up to about 200 kW. AC charge rates are up to 22 kW on three phase.

Pricing sits below larger Polestar models like Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. It suits drivers who want a premium daily EV with solid range and simple cabin. Other Polestar EVs include Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4 coupe SUV. Alternatives are Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4. Compared with Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 has a more upright interior and broader AC charging support.

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Full Specifications

MODEL

Models

Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor
Polestar 2 Long range Single motor
Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor
Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, January 24
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, December - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor Available to order. Released 2023, September - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor Available to order. Released 2023, September - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Available to order. Released 2023, September - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Country of origin	Sweden
Base Price	€ 49,000 - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor $ 50,000 € 52,700 - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor $ 55,300 € 57,000 - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor $ 64,800 € 63,500 - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance

PERFORMANCE

Power	RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor RWD 299 hp (220 kW) - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor AWD 421 hp (310 kW) - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor AWD 476 hp (350 kW) - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Torque	361 lb-ft (490 Nm) - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	6.4 sec 0-62 mph - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor 5.9 sec 0-60 mph (6.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor 4.3 sec 0-60 mph (4.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor 4.2 sec 0-62 mph - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Max Speed	127 mph (205 km/h)
transmission	Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	69 kWh total - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor 82 kWh total - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor 82 kWh total - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor 82 kWh total - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Range	322 mi WLTP - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor 406 mi WLTP (329 mi EPA) - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor 367 mi WLTP (276 mi EPA) - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor 367 mi WLTP - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Consumption	225 Wh/mi WLTP - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor 225 Wh/mi WLTP - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 7 hours - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 hours - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 hours - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 hours - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
DC Charging	CCS 135 kW max, 10-80% in 34 min - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Polestar 2 Long range Single motor CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance
Others	CCS 155 kW max (USA model)

BODY

Type	5 door fastback, 5 seats
Platform	CMA
Dimensions	181.3 x 73.2 x 58.2 in (4606 x 1859 x 1479 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.278 Cd
Wheelbase	107.7 in (2735 mm)
Clearance	5.9 - 6.6 in (151 - 167 mm)
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R20
Trunk/Boot	EU: 405 l, 1095 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	41 l
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	11.2" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3"
Head-Up	No

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Driving Aids	Front radar, 1 front camera, 2 side cameras, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Post-Impact Braking