Polestar 2

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 81% Detailed ratings

Price $53,950 – $90,000 Payments

Fuel consumption N/A

After slashing prices for 2022, Polestar raised them for 2023, although EV rebates still apply. Base Polestar 2 models with a single motor (231 horsepower) and front-wheel drive now deliver up to 435 km of range, while those with dual motors (combined 402 horsepower) can travel up to 418 km on a full charge. The available Performance Pack increases output to 469 horsepower. Direct competitors include the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3.

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2025 Polestar 2, 3 and 4 Arctic Drive : First Line on the Ice

Special Events

Bold electrification targets, a worldwide pandemic, a political climate that slapshots tariffs like it's the playoffs... the Polestar brand has landed on the automotive landscape at a very particular time, to say the least. Born under the lucky star of Volvo (and especially that of Chinese giant Geely...), it has …March 2, 2025

New Canadian Winter Tests Show How Much EVs Lose Range

Special Events

Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing 13 different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform best in …February 12, 2025

Polestar’s Cold-Weather EV Driving Tips Arrive Just in Time for Winter

Features and Tips

No vehicle likes the cold, but EVs probably hate it more than all the others. As temperatures drop below the freezing point, the electrochemical processes in the high-voltage battery slow down, affecting both charging speeds and range. In addition, heating the car's cabin to a comfortable temperature requires more energy …November 19, 2024

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Polestar Day: The EV Brand’s Future Looks Bright

Special Events

Santa Monica, California— Polestar this week invited the media inside a hangar near Los Angeles for a closer look at its two upcoming models, the hugely important Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 crossovers. A small number of concepts were also on hand, and some of the Swedish company’s partners came …November 10, 2023

Podcast: 2024 Polestar 2 and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Test Drives

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On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP gives us his driving impressions on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD High County . This capable workhorse, which is assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, has received quite a few iterations for 2024. LP underlines the truck’s incredible capabilities in terms of …September 18, 2023

2024 Polestar 2: The Swedish Electric Sedan Keeps Getting Better

First Drives

Denver, Colorado— In case you don’t know already, the Polestar 2 is getting a significant update for the 2024 model year. The cosmetic revisions are subtle, but when it comes to power, range and driving dynamics, watch out. The Car Guide was invited to test drive a pair of cars …September 6, 2023

2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor: Making FWD an Attractive Proposition

Test Drives

While just one year old, the Polestar 2 is already getting an update and a price drop with the addition of an entry-level model that features a single motor instead of two. Retailing from $49,900, the 2022 Polestar 2 qualifies for provincial incentives of $8,000 in Quebec and $3,000 in …October 28, 2021

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2021 Polestar 2: Is 2 Better Than 3?

First Drives

The all-new Polestar 2 is the first serious threat to the Tesla Model 3 and it will land in Canada later this fall. This car has pretty much all the ingredients to win over customers who are thinking about making the jump to an electric vehicle. What is Polestar , …October 7, 2020

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Polestar Lineup Turned Into Rally Cars for the Arctic Circle

News

Polestar is following up on that Polestar 2 Arctic Circle concept we got to test drive on a snow-covered track at Mecaglisse in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Quebec two years ago. With the Swedish electric car company having two new models in its lineup, namely the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 crossovers, a …January 30, 2025

Volvo, Polestar Release Their NACS Adapter Giving Access to Tesla Superchargers

Electric

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2025 Polestar 2 Gets Subtle Updates, Range Adjustments

Electric

Following key powertrain upgrades including increased range for the 2024 model year, the Polestar 2 electric sedan gets one more round of enhancements for 2025, hoping to steal a bit of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 ’s thunder. The car is available to order in Europe and Canada as of …June 25, 2024

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Volvo, Polestar Become First Foreign Automakers to Adopt Tesla’s NACS Connector

Electric

After Ford, General Motors and Rivian, Volvo today announced an agreement with Tesla , giving current and future electric Volvo car drivers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is a first for a non-American automaker—be it from Europe or elsewhere. Sometime in …June 27, 2023

The Best Electric Cars of 2023

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2024 Polestar 2 is a Win for Customers Despite Raised Prices

Electric

As reported at the beginning of the year, the Polestar 2 electric sedan is getting a mid-cycle refresh for 2024 that is so much more than skin deep. Prices are up, mind you, especially when it comes to the dual-motor AWD variant. But let’s start with the entry-level, single-motor Polestar …June 13, 2023

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Electric

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Polestar 6 LA Concept Edition to Make Canadian Debut in Montreal

News

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Rolling Images of the 2026 Polestar 4

Preview

The Car Guide rating 81%

Pros

Lively and precise driving
Improved performance (Dual Motor)
User-friendly Android Automotive interface

Cons

Average range
Firm and noisy ride
Rear visibility

Global rating

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	8/10

Electric cars and crossovers

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2023

Revised operating software, heat pump, new rim design, new optional colors. Special BST Edition 270 and priced update of the Performance Pack (Dual Motor).

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