Polestar 2
Battery Electric Vehicle£49,900Price from
75.0 kWhUseable Battery
245 miReal Range
306 Wh/miEfficiency
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Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
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Price from (last known) £49,900
| Availability | Out of production |
| Available from | August 2020 |
| Available until | May 2021 |
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range between 175 - 350 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 240 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 175 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 205 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 350 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 225 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 280 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 127 mph |
| Electric Range | 245 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->245 mi) † | 8h15m |
| Charge Speed † | 31 mph |
| Battery Useable | 75.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 149 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (25->196 mi) | 31 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 330 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 245 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 306 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 132 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 293 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 309 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 256 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 131 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 158 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 273 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 333 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 275 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 121 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 147 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 214 - 429 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 313 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 429 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 366 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 214 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 333 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 268 Wh/mi |
Safety (Euro NCAP)
| Safety Rating | |
| Adult Occupant | 92% |
| Child Occupant | 89% |
| Rating Year | 2021 |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 80% |
| Safety Assist | 86% |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4607 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 1985 mm |
| Height | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2198 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2600 kg |
| Max. Payload | 477 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 405 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1095 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 35 L |
| Roof Load | 75 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 750 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 1500 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 3 seats |
| Turning Circle | 11.5 m |
| Platform | Volvo CMA |
| Car Body | Liftback Saloon |
| Segment | Large Family Car |
| Roof Rails | No |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2020-21
| 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 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 |
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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 38h30m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 24 hours | 10 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 12 hours | 20 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 8h15m | 30 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 8h15m | 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.
Read more about rapid charging of the Polestar 2 on the Fastned website.
- 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 49 kW † | 68 min | 150 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 149 kW † | 108 kW † | 31 min | 330 mph |
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Data made available by Fastned |
| This vehicle supports Autocharge |
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† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Autocharge: allows for a vehicle to initiate charging automatically on supported CCS charge points.
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
No longer available
This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Polestar 2 was available from August 2020 until May 2021. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Polestar 2.
A new model of the Polestar 2 (2020) is available: Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2021).
Pricing
The Polestar 2 had 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.
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 75 kWh. A range of about 245 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 175 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 350 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 8 hours 15 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 12 hours and a charge rate of 21 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 38 hours 30 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 149 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 108 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 170 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Polestar 2 is about 306 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 132 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 429 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 214 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
The link below will open the page of the 2 on the official Polestar site.