Polestar 2

RANGE

478 - 551kms

PRICE

$69,990+

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

An intense focus on sustainability means the Polestar 2 is an efficient vehicle with lower lifecycle emissions than many other EVs.

Specs

Polestar 2

2021-2023

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).

Price

Price$69,990

Performance

0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power165 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range478 km
Highway Range366 km
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.18/100 km

Polestar 2: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range424 km
Consumption6.3 km / kWh
15.8 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery69 kWh / 67 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)130 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space405 L / 1095 L
Frunk35 L
ShapeSedan
Length4607 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1479 mm
Kerb Weight1940 kg

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual

2021-2023

Price

Price$86,990

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 4.7 s
Top Speed205 km/h
Total Power300 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range487 km
Highway Range373 km
WLTP Consumption194 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.85/100 km

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range432 km
Consumption5.8 km / kWh
17.4 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery78 kWh / 75 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)155 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space405 L / 1095 L
Frunk35 L
ShapeSedan
Length4607 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1479 mm
Kerb Weight2113 kg

Polestar 2 Long Range

2021-2023

Plus and Pilot Lite is $94,900

Price

Price$88,190

Performance

0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power170 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range551 km
Highway Range422 km
WLTP Consumption171 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.28/100 km

Polestar 2 Long Range: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range489 km
Consumption6.5 km / kWh
15.3 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery78 kWh / 75 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)155 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space405 L / 1095 L
Frunk35 L
ShapeSedan
Length4607 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1479 mm
Kerb Weight1994 kg
Polestar 2Polestar 2 Long Range DualPolestar 2 Long Range
Price$69,990$86,990$88,190
Range (WLTP)478 km487 km551 km
Highway Range373 km380 km430 km
0-100 km/h7.4 s4.7 s7.4 s
Top Speed160 km/h205 km/h160 km/h
DriveFWDAWDFWD
Power165 kW300 kW170 kW
Battery (nominal)69 kWh78 kWh78 kWh
Battery (usable)67 kWh75 kWh75 kWh
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km194 Wh/km171 Wh/km
ChemistryNMCNMCNMC
AC speed11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC speed130 kW155 kW155 kW
Vehicle to Load---
Boot space405 L405 L405 L
Boot (seats down)1095 L1095 L1095 L
Frunk35 L35 L35 L
Seats555
Length4607 mm4607 mm4607 mm
Width1859 mm1859 mm1859 mm
Height1479 mm1479 mm1479 mm
Weight1940 kg2113 kg1994 kg
Tow (braked)1500 kg1500 kg1500 kg
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg750 kg

Polestar 2 Dual Performance (2024)

Upcoming model
Polestar 2 2024

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
DateExpected Q1 2024

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 4.2 s
Top Speed205 km/h
Total Power350 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range568 km
Highway Range435 km
WLTP Consumption168 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.20/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery82 kWh / 79 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)205 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space407 L / 1097 L
Frunk41 L
ShapeSedan
Length4606 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1473 mm
Kerb Weight2183 kg

Polestar 2 (2024)

Upcoming model
Polestar 2 2024

Price

Price~$80k
DateExpected Q1 2024

Performance

0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top Speed205 km/h
Total Power200 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range546 km
Highway Range418 km
WLTP Consumption148 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.70/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery69 kWh / 67 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)135 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space407 L / 1097 L
Frunk41 L
ShapeSedan
Length4606 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1479 mm
Kerb Weight2019 kg

Polestar 2 Long Range (2024)

Upcoming model
Polestar 2 2024

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Price

Price$93,900
DateExpected Q1 2024

Performance

0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top Speed205 km/h
Total Power220 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range655 km
Highway Range501 km
WLTP Consumption148 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.70/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery82 kWh / 79 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)205 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space407 L / 1097 L
Frunk41 L
ShapeSedan
Length4606 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1479 mm
Kerb Weight2084 kg

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual (2024)

Upcoming model
Polestar 2 2024

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.

Price

Price$109,990
DateExpected Q1 2024

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 4.5 s
Top Speed205 km/h
Total Power310 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range593 km
Highway Range454 km
WLTP Consumption159 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.98/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery82 kWh / 79 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)205 kW
V2L-

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space407 L / 1097 L
Frunk41 L
ShapeSedan
Length4606 mm
Width1859 mm
Height1479 mm
Kerb Weight2183 kg

Updated 2023 model year

The initial supply was sold out by May 2022, with updated versions available in Sep 2022. In Sep 2023, vehicles were reduced for clearance, anticipating the MY2024 version.

Updated 2024 model year

Significant upgrades were made to the 2024 model year. Taking orders from November 2023 for delivery beginning May 2024

The model includes significant battery and electric motor upgrades, increasing efficiency and range. Exterior styling has changed (removal of faux-grill in favour of front sensors).

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

Ecotricity
Driving the Polestar 2 in New Zealand is seriously fun!

"If you want a car that has range, performance, acceleration, heaps of gadgets, is incredibly safe and
is ethical, then you can't go past a Polestar 2."

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All Time
#9
Last 12 months
#7

The Polestar 2 is the 9th best selling new battery electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the Polestar 2 was the 7th best selling new EV.

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How many Polestar 2's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 1,426 Polestar 2's registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 99.9% NZ new and 0.1% used import.

How many sold per month and year

Polestar 2 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

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

SubmodelUnits
SRSM 69KWH/EV/FD614
LRSM 78KWH/EV/FD318
SRSM PLUS 69KWH/EV250
LRDM PLUS 78KWH/EV169
LRSM PLUS 78KWH/EV64
LRSM 82KWH/EV/FD7
LRDM PERFORMANCE EV1
LRSM PLUS 82KWH/EV1
LRDM PLUS 82KWH/EV1
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