Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
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Energy 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.
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration). Cold temperatures also increase consumption.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
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%).
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
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. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The Polestar 2 is a five-door fastback sedan introduced into New Zealand in 2021. In 2024 it underwent a significant upgrade – battery and electric motor upgrades, increasing efficiency and range. Exterior styling changed (removal of faux-grill in favour of front sensors).
The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor has an option for a performance pack. This can be purchased as an over-the-air upgrade and boosts power to 350 kW and 0-100 to 4.2 seconds.
The Performance Pack is an upgrade for the Long Range Dual Motor variant. This can be purchased as an over-the-air upgrade, boosting power to 350 kW and 0-100 to 4.2 seconds.
Price
Price
$119,990
Performance
0-100 km/h
🔥 4.2 s
Top Speed
205 km/h
Total Power
350 kW
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Range
568 km
Highway Range
435 km
WLTP Consumption
168 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.20/100 km
Polestar 2 Dual Performance: Real Range Calculator
