Polestar 2

Battery Electric Vehicle

£46,900Price from

72.5 kWh *Useable Battery

235 miReal Range

305 Wh/miEfficiency

Price from £46,900

Availability	In production
Available since	August 2020
Available until	-

Lease (BCH) from £602 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The price also includes the Plug-In Car Grant of £3000. Lease estimate by WeVee based on 36-month unregulated business contract hire (BCH), 6+35 payment profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and is subject to VAT. Offer subject to status, terms and conditions.

Real Range between 170 - 340 mi

City - Cold Weather	230 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	170 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	200 mi

City - Mild Weather	340 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	220 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	270 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	4.7 sec
Top Speed	127 mph
Electric Range	235 mi

Total Power	300 kW (402 hp)
Total Torque	487 lb-ft
Drive	AWD

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity	78.0 kWh
Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Left Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->235 mi) †	7h45m
Charge Speed †	30 mph

Battery Useable*	72.5 kWh
Fastcharge Port	CCS
FC Port Location	Left Side - Rear
Fastcharge Power (max)	151 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (24->188 mi)	31 min
Fastcharge Speed	310 mph

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† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11h45m and a charge speed of 20 mph.

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	235 mi
Vehicle Consumption	305 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	131 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range	292 mi
Rated Consumption	310 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	245 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	130 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	163 mpg

Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption between 210 - 425 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	315 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	425 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	360 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	210 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	325 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	265 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4607 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1479 mm
Wheelbase	2735 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2198 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2600 kg

Cargo Volume	440 L
Cargo Volume Max	1095 L
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	1500 kg
Roof Load	75 kg
Max. Payload	477 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	11.5 m

Car Body	Liftback Saloon
Segment	Large Family Car
Roof Rails	No

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2020-21

BIK Tax Rate	0%
P11D Value from	£49,845
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£0

BIK @ 20%	£0 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£0 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£0 pcm

Financial Year 2021-22

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£49,845
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£498

BIK @ 20%	£8 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£17 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£19 pcm

Financial Year 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£49,845
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£997

BIK @ 20%	£17 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£33 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£37 pcm

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* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Polestar 2. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	37h15m	6 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	23h15m	10 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	11h45m	20 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	7h45m	30 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	7h45m	30 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Polestar 2.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	64 min	150 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	151 kW †	105 kW †	31 min	310 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	151 kW †	105 kW †	31 min	310 mph

Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

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All about the Polestar 2

Pricing

The Polestar 2 has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £49,900. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Polestar 2 is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,000. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Polestar 2 is £46,900.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Polestar 2 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Polestar 2 is 300 kW (402 hp). The maximum torque is 487 lb-ft. The Polestar 2 is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds. The top speed is 127 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Polestar 2 has a total capacity of 78 kWh. The usable capacity is 72.5 kWh (estimate). A range of about 235 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 170 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 340 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 7 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11 hours 45 minutes and a charge rate of 20 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 37 hours 15 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 151 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 105 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 160 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Polestar 2 is about 305 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 131 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 425 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 210 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Polestar 2 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Polestar

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