Polestar · Polestar 2

Polestar 2

Released July 2020

Polestar's electric five-door fastback, sold with one or two motors and a 70 or 82 kWh battery, suited to buyers who want a Tesla Model 3 rival with a hatchback tailgate.

Body: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Power: 268–469 bhp
Range: 344–409 mi
Boot: 407 l

Electric

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the Polestar 2 has a stylish, high-quality interior, easy Google-based infotainment and a long range, and has improved steadily through updates. All three find it noisier than rivals at speed, and What Car? and Auto Express criticise a firm, fidgety ride, especially with the Performance pack; head room is tight, and What Car? rated the Tesla Model 3 the better all-rounder.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Electric
Power: 268–469 bhp
0–62 mph: 4.2–6.4 s
Top speed: 127 mph
Engine or motors: Single rear motor, 200 kW (272 hp, 268 bhp) or 220 kW (299 hp, 295 bhp); dual motor, 310 kW (421 hp, 416 bhp) or 350 kW (476 hp, 469 bhp) with the Performance pack
Torque: 490 Nm (single motor), 740 Nm (dual motor)
Gearbox: Single-speed automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive (single motor) or all-wheel drive (dual motor)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 344–409 miles
Battery: 67–79 kWh
Fastest charging: 180–205 kW
Range detail: WLTP: 344 miles (Standard range), 409 miles (Long range Single motor), 370 miles (Dual motor), up to 352 miles (Performance pack). 0–62 mph figures are Polestar's 0–100 km/h times; Polestar UK quotes 0–60 mph in 6.2, 5.9, 4.3 and 4.0 seconds
Charging: Battery 400 V lithium-ion, 70 kWh (24 modules) or 82 kWh (27 modules) gross as Polestar quotes it; EV Database gives 67 or 79 kWh usable. DC up to 180 kW (10–80% in 26 min) or 205 kW (10–80% in 28 min); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 7 or 8 hours; Plug & Charge (ISO 15118)
Efficiency: 23.8–27.6 kWh/100 miles (WLTP)
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

Practicality

Body: Hatchback
Seats: 5
Boot: 407 litres
Length: 4,606 mm
Width: 1,859 mm
Weight: From 1,949 kg
Boot: 407 litres including the underfloor compartment, 1,097 litres with the rear seats folded; 41-litre front boot
Towing: Up to 1,500 kg
Size: 4,606 mm long, 1,859 mm wide (1,985 mm with mirrors), 1,479 mm high; 2,735 mm wheelbase; 11.5 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,949–2,185 kg

Tech and safety

Infotainment: Android Automotive OS with Google apps built in; 11.2-inch centre display and 12.3-inch driver display; wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 8-speaker 250 W audio as standard, Harman Kardon (Plus pack) or Bowers & Wilkins options
Driver assistance: Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Aid as standard; Pilot Assist, 360° cameras and Blind Spot Information with steer assist with the Pilot pack
Safety rating: Euro NCAP 5 stars (2021); adult occupant 93%, child occupant 89%, vulnerable road users 80%, safety assist 83%
Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 160,000 km

Pros and cons

Pros

WLTP range up to 409 miles (Long range Single motor)
Google apps and services built into the Android Automotive infotainment
Rated to tow up to 1,500 kg

Cons

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired only
407-litre boot is smaller than a Model 3's
Top speed limited to 127 mph on every version

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
HyundaiIONIQ 5	Hatchback	Electric	168–320 bhp	273–354 mi	520 l	2021
BMWi4 Gran Coupé	Hatchback	Electric	282–593 bhp	318–380 mi	470 l	Nov 2021
VolkswagenID.3	Hatchback	Electric	168–322 bhp	241–371 mi	385 l	Jul 2020

Sources

Photo: car-images.polestar.com

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