Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Battery Electric Vehicle
£42,900Price from
75.0 kWh *Useable Battery
265 mi *Real Range
280 Wh/mi *Efficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
Specifications with an * are estimates.Price from £42,900
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Expected from | September 2021 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £550 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 190 - 380 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 255 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 190 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 220 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 380 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 245 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 300 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 99 mph |
| Electric Range * | 265 mi |
| Total Power | 170 kW (228 hp) |
| Total Torque | 243 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front |
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->265 mi) † * | 8h15m |
| Charge Speed † * | 33 mph |
| Battery Useable* | 75.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) * | 150 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (27->212 mi) * | 32 min |
| Fastcharge Speed * | 340 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 265 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 280 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 143 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 336 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 275 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 220 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 147 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 181 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 320 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 290 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 230 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 137 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 173 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 Estimation between 195 - 390 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 290 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 390 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 340 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 195 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 305 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 250 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4607 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 1985 mm |
| Height | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) * | 2100 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | No Data |
| Max. Payload | No Data |
| Cargo Volume | 440 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1095 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | No Data |
| Roof Load | No Data |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 750 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 1500 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | No Data |
| 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 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £42,845 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £428 |
| BIK @ 20% | £7 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £14 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £16 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £42,845 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £857 |
| BIK @ 20% | £14 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £29 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £32 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £42,845 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £857 |
| BIK @ 20% | £14 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £29 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £32 pcm |
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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 Long Range Single Motor. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
NOTE: Polestar has not released details about the on-board charger of the 2. The information below is based on estimatation of the most likely on-board charger.
| 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 | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 24 hours | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 12 hours | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 8h15m | 32 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 8h15m | 32 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 Long Range Single Motor.
Polestar has not released details about rapid charging the 2. The information below is based on estimated values of the most likely rapid charging capabilities.
- 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 | 50 kW | 66 min | 160 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 85 kW † | 39 min | 280 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 105 kW † | 32 min | 340 mph |
† = 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 Long Range Single Motor
Pricing
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £42,900. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is 170 kW (228 hp). The maximum torque is 243 lb-ft. The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 7.4 seconds. The top speed is 99 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has an estimated total capacity of 78 kWh. The usable capacity is 75 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 265 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 190 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 380 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 22 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 38 hours 30 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection (expected). The maximum rapid charge power is 150 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 185 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is about 280 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 143 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 390 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 195 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor 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.