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%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

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 8th 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
Expected Q2 2023

Polestar 2 2024

Range

518kms

Battery

67kWh

Price Estimate

~$80k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 405 L / 1095 L
  • 41 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.4 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 200 kW
  • RWD
  • 69 / 67
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 399 km
  • -
  • 11 kW
  • 136 kW
  • 129 Wh/km

Polestar 2 (1st gen)

2021-2023

Range

478kms

Battery

67kWh

Price

$68,275*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1800 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 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 / 67
  • 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).

Polestar 2 LR
Expected Q2 2023

Polestar 2 2024

Range

635kms

Battery

78kWh

Price Estimate

~$90k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 405 L / 1095 L
  • 41 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.2 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 220 kW
  • RWD
  • 82 / 78
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 489 km
  • -
  • 11 kW
  • 205 kW
  • 123 Wh/km

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Polestar 2 LR (1st gen)

2021-2023

Range

551kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$86,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1800 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 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 / 75
  • 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 LR Dual
Expected Q1 2023

Polestar 2 2024

Range

592kms

Battery

78kWh

Price Estimate

~$110
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4606 mm
  • 1859 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 405 L / 1095 L
  • 49 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.5 s
  • 205 km/h
  • 310 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 / 78
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 456 km
  • -
  • 11 kW
  • 205 kW
  • 132 Wh/km

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 LR Dual (1st gen)

2021-2023

Range

487kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$104,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4607 mm
  • 1800 mm
  • 1479 mm
  • 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 / 75
  • 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
* 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 2024 model year

Significant upgrades were made to the 2024 model year. Taking orders from 1st April 2023 for delivery beginning 2023Q3.

The model includes battery and electric motor upgrades and a switch from FWD to rear-wheel drive in the base model. Exterior styling has changed (removal of faux-grill in favour of front sensors).

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 867 Polestar 2's registered in NZ to date.

This is made up of 99.9% NZ New and 0.1% Used Import.

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
SRSM 69KWH/EV/FD279
LRSM 78KWH/EV/FD222
SRSM PLUS 69KWH/EV173
LRDM PLUS 78KWH/EV138
LRSM PLUS 78KWH/EV54
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