Running Cost

Electricity cost multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Based on cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

Home Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a public DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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Polestar 2

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The Polestar 2 is New Zealand's 9th best selling full electric vehicle - see top 10

The Polestar 2 is a five-door fastback sedan produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars.

Polestar 2 Long Range

2022→

Range

551kms

Battery

78kWh

Price

$86,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1800 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 7.4 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 170 kW
  • FWD
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 424 km
  • $2.57/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 155 kW
  • 136 Wh/km

Plus and Pilot Lite is $94,900

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual

2022→

Range

487kms

Battery

78kWh

Price

$104,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1800 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.7 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 300 kW
  • AWD
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 375 km
  • $2.91/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 155 kW
  • 154 Wh/km

Polestar 2 Standard Range

2022→

Range

478kms

Battery

69kWh

Price

$68,275*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1800 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 7.4 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 165 kW
  • FWD
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 368 km
  • $2.51/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 130 kW
  • 140 Wh/km

The base Polestar liftback-sedan is a great competitor to the Tesla Model 3. With its Volvo heritage, the Polestar has already made its mark in NZ sales figures. Its minimalist interior points to the sustainability goal of being a completely carbon neutral brand.

*Note: The Polestar website lists the range as 470 km; here, we've listed the more conservative WLTP High range (consistent with other manufacturer specs).

* Rebate applied. Original price is $76,900

On release in late 2021, the base model was available for $69,990. Long Range was $78,900, with the dual motor at $93,900. The initial stock was sold out by May 2022. The 2023 model year came with both improved specs and increased prices.

Updated 2023 model year

The initial supply was sold out by May 2022, with updated versions available in Sep 2022:

  • Standard range single motor - $76,900 with 69 kWh battery and 470 km range (eligible for $8625 rebate)
  • Standard range single motor – Pilot Lite variant is $79,000 (eligible for a $8625 rebate)
  • Standard range single motor – Plus and Pilot Lite is $86,900
  • Long-range single motor – Pilot Lite is $86,900 with 78 kWh battery and 540 km range
  • Long-range single motor – Plus and Pilot Lite is $94,900
  • Long-range dual motor – Plus and Pilot Lite is $104,900 with 78kWh battery and 480 km range
  • Long-range dual motor – Performance is $114,990

How many POLESTAR 2's sold in NZ?

Data shown for all Polestar 2 variations combined including both NZ New and Used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many POLESTAR 2's are there in NZ?

There have been 655 Polestar 2's registered in NZ to date.

These were all registered as NZ New.

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new) have been registered to date.

Raw submodel dataUnits
LRSM 78KWH/EV/FD197
SRSM PLUS 69KWH/EV166
SRSM 69KWH/EV/FD144
LRDM PLUS 78KWH/EV104
LRSM PLUS 78KWH/EV44
Data sources

Vehicle numbers from Waka Kotahi MVR database. See more about data sources and definitions.

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