Polestar 2

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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. 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).

Polestar 2 (2024)
Expected Q1 2024

Polestar 2 2024

Range

546kms

Battery

67kWh

Price Estimate

~$80k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 2019 kg
  • 407 L / 1097 L
  • 41 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.4 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 200 kW
  • RWD
  • 69 kWh / 67 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 420 km
  • $4.44/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 135 kW
  • 8.1 km/kWh
  • -

Polestar 2 Long Range (2024)
Expected Q1 2024

Polestar 2 2024

Range

655kms

Battery

79kWh

Price Estimate

$93,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 2084 kg
  • 407 L / 1097 L
  • 41 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.2 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 220 kW
  • RWD
  • 82 kWh / 79 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 504 km
  • $4.44/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 205 kW
  • 8.3 km/kWh
  • -

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual (2024)
Expected Q1 2024

Polestar 2 2024

Range

593kms

Battery

79kWh

Price Estimate

$109,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 2183 kg
  • 407 L / 1097 L
  • 41 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.5 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 310 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 kWh / 79 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 457 km
  • $4.77/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 205 kW
  • 7.5 km/kWh
  • -

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.

Polestar 2 Long Range

2021-2023

Range

551kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$78,640
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 1994 kg
  • 405 L / 1095 L
  • 35 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7.4 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 170 kW
  • FWD
  • 78 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 424 km
  • $5.13/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 155 kW
  • 7.4 km/kWh
  • -

Plus and Pilot Lite is $94,900

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual

2021-2023

Range

487kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$99,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 2113 kg
  • 405 L / 1095 L
  • 35 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.7 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 300 kW
  • AWD
  • 78 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 375 km
  • $5.82/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 155 kW
  • 6.5 km/kWh
  • -

Polestar 2

2021-2023

Range

478kms

Battery

67kWh

Price

$67,000
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 1940 kg
  • 405 L / 1095 L
  • 35 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7.4 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 165 kW
  • FWD
  • 69 kWh / 67 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 368 km
  • $5.01/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 130 kW
  • 7.1 km/kWh
  • -

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).

Polestar 2 Dual Performance (2024)
Expected Q1 2024

Polestar 2 2024

Range

568kms

Battery

79kWh

Price Estimate

$119,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1473 mm
  • 2183 kg
  • 407 L / 1097 L
  • 41 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.2 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 350 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 kWh / 79 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 437 km
  • $5.04/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 205 kW
  • 7.2 km/kWh
  • -

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.

Polestar 2 Reviews

Vehicle reviews by NZ reviewers.

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

There have been 1,345 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/FD548
LRSM 78KWH/EV/FD318
SRSM PLUS 69KWH/EV244
LRDM PLUS 78KWH/EV168
LRSM PLUS 78KWH/EV64
LRSM 82KWH/EV/FD1
LRDM PERFORMANCE EV1

How has price changed over time?

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