Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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per 100 km

Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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kWh/100 km

Economy

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km/kWh

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.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

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?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

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%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

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.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC 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 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

polestar 2 2024
OverviewSpecsFuture modelsReviewsSales rank

RANGE

478 - 655kms

PRICE

$64,990+

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.

Variants

Polestar 2

2021-2023
polestar 2 e1652405615660

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$64,990

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-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

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
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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-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

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
polestar 2 e1652405615660

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-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

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 2 Long Range (2024)

2024→
polestar 2 2024

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Price

Price$93,900

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

Polestar 2 Long Range (2024): Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range581 km
Consumption7.4 km / kWh
13.6 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

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

Safety

Based on 2021 ANCAP rating for 21+ models

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)

2024→
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

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

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual (2024): Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range526 km
Consumption6.7 km / kWh
15 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

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

Safety

Based on 2021 ANCAP rating for 21+ models

Dimensions

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

Polestar 2 Dual Performance (2024)

2024→
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

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

Polestar 2 Dual Performance (2024): Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range504 km
Consumption6.4 km / kWh
15.7 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

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

Safety

Based on 2021 ANCAP rating for 21+ models

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 2Polestar 2 Long Range DualPolestar 2 Long RangePolestar 2 Long Range (2024)Polestar 2 Long Range Dual (2024)Polestar 2 Dual Performance (2024)
Price$64,990$86,990$88,190$93,900$109,990$119,990
Range (WLTP)478 km487 km551 km655 km593 km568 km
Highway Range373 km380 km430 km511 km463 km443 km
0-100 km/h7.4 s4.7 s7.4 s6.2 s4.5 s4.2 s
Top Speed160 km/h205 km/h160 km/h205 km/h205 km/h205 km/h
DriveFWDAWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
Power165 kW300 kW170 kW220 kW310 kW350 kW
Battery (nominal)69 kWh78 kWh78 kWh82 kWh82 kWh82 kWh
Battery (usable)67 kWh75 kWh75 kWh79 kWh79 kWh79 kWh
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km194 Wh/km171 Wh/km148 Wh/km159 Wh/km168 Wh/km
ChemistryNMCNMCNMCNMCNMCNMC
AC speed11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC speed130 kW155 kW155 kW205 kW205 kW205 kW
Vehicle to Load------
Boot space405 L405 L405 L407 L407 L407 L
Boot (seats down)1095 L1095 L1095 L1097 L1097 L1097 L
Frunk35 L35 L35 L41 L41 L41 L
Seats555555
Length4607 mm4607 mm4607 mm4606 mm4606 mm4606 mm
Width1859 mm1859 mm1859 mm1859 mm1859 mm1859 mm
Height1479 mm1479 mm1479 mm1479 mm1479 mm1473 mm
Weight1940 kg2113 kg1994 kg2084 kg2183 kg2183 kg
Tow (braked)1500 kg1500 kg1500 kg1500 kg1500 kg1500 kg
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg

Polestar 2 (2024)

Upcoming model
polestar 2 2024

Price

Price~$80k
DateExpected Q3 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-

Safety

Based on 2021 ANCAP rating for 21+ models

Dimensions

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

See on YouTube →
All Time
9
Last 12 months
13

The Polestar 2 is the 9th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the Polestar 2 was the 13th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Polestar 2s have been sold in NZ?

There have been 1,462 Polestar 2s 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/FD642
LRSM 78KWH/EV/FD318
SRSM PLUS 69KWH/EV255
LRDM PLUS 78KWH/EV169
LRSM PLUS 78KWH/EV65
LRSM 82KWH/EV/FD8
LRDM PLUS 82KWH/EV2
LRDM PERFORMANCE EV1
LRSM PLUS 82KWH/EV1
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