Polestar 2
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.
Polestar 2
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$58,950 |
| Fees | CA$2,300 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,109/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 402 hp |
| Combined torque | 487 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 201 hp (150 kW) |
| Torque | 243 lb·ft (329 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 201 hp (150 kW) |
| Torque | 243 lb·ft (329 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 78.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car, Electric |
| Assembly | Luqiao, Taizhou, Zhejiang, CN |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 418 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45R19 |
| Rear tires | P245/45R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,606 mm (181″) |
| Width | 1,859 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,479 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 2,113 kg (4,658 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 405 l and 1,095 l |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb, with towing package) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.9 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h (127 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 81%(view ratings) |