Polestar has released pricing for its update Polestar 2 range, with increases between $3000 and $4000 across the line.
This coincides with significant mechanical updates, including a switch from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive for the single-motor variant, and greater range.
Local deliveries are set to begin in August.
The Polestar 2 has also seen a significant increase in the amount of standard safety equipment.
All models now come standard with blind-spot monitoring and assist, cross-traffic alert and assist, autonomous reverse emergency braking and a surround-view camera, though adaptive cruise control remains optional.
Also standard across the range are wireless phone charging and auto-dimming exterior mirrors, while there’s a new 20-inch forged alloy wheel design for the optional Performance Pack that visually aligns the car with the upcoming Polestar 3.
The single motor variant gets a new, more powerful electric motor with 220kW and 490Nm – up from 170kW and 330Nm respectively. That cuts the 0-100km/h time by 1.2 seconds to 6.2 seconds.
The dual-motor variant now has rear-wheel bias “which improves driving fun and performance”, with the rear motor now being the main source of drive. It is connected by a new asynchronous motor on the front axle which can be removed when not needed.
Output is increased from 300kW and 660Nm to 310kW and 740Nm, and the claimed 0-100km/h is 4.5 seconds.
With the Performance Pack, power is increased to 350kW and the 0-100km/h time is cut to 4.2 seconds. This additional grunt can also be purchased and downloaded over the air on any eligible Long Range Dual Motor vehicle.
There’s a new 82kWh battery for the Long Range model sourced from CATL, with DC charging speeds now up to 205kW – up from 155kW. The base battery continues to be a 69kWh unit, but it is now supplied by LG Chem.
Range increases by 58km in the Standard Range Single Motor, 114km in the Long Range Single Motor, and 111km in the Long Range Dual Motor.
pricing
- 2024 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor: $67,400 (+$3500)
- 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor: $71,400 (+$3000)
- 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range: $76,400 (+$3000)
- 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range with Performance Pack: $85,400 (+$4000)
All prices do not include on-road costs.
Drivetrains
The Polestar 2 produces 200kW of power and 490Nm of torque in the single motor variant, good for a 0-100km/h time of 6.4 seconds (6.2 seconds in the Long Range Single Motor).
The Long Range Dual motor produces 310kW and 490Nm with a 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds, with the Performance Pack increasing power to 350kW and reducing the acceleration time to 4.2 seconds.
Power is sent to the rear wheels in the single-motor variant and to all four wheels in the dual-motor variant.
All models have a one-pedal drive mode.
Efficiency
The Standard Range Single Motor uses a 69kWh battery, while all other variants use an 82kWh battery. All use nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry.
The WLTP range for the 2024 Polestar 2 range is as follows:
- Single Motor Standard Range: 532km
- Long Distance Single Motor: 654km
- Long Range Dual Motor: 591km
The Polestar 2 can be DC fast charged up to 135kW with a 69kWh battery and 205kW with an 82kWh battery. Both batteries can be charged up to 11kW on AC power.
WLTP energy consumption is as follows:
- Single Motor Standard Range: 14.8-15.9kWh/100km
- Long Distance Single Motor: 14.9-15.8kWh/100km
- Long Range Dual Motor: 16.0-17.2kWh/100km
Dimensions
The 2024 Polestar 2 measures 4606mm in length, 1985mm in width (including mirrors) and 1479mm in height (1473mm with Performance Pack) on a 2735mm wheelbase.
Curb weight is between 1944kg to 2108kg. Weight distribution is 48:52 front/rear in the single-motor variant and 50:50 in the dual-motor variant.
There is 405L of boot space, expanding to 1095L with the rear seats folded. Under the boot floor, there is a 41L compartment. There is also a 41L front storage compartment.
The Polestar 2 model features a tire repair kit.
All models have a braked towing capacity of 1500kg.
Service and Warranty
The Polestar 2 is backed by a five-year unlimited kilometer warranty. There’s also an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the battery, with a 70 percent state of health promised at the end of this period.
All models come with free servicing and roadside assistance for five years.
Safety
The Polestar 2 has a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on tests conducted in 2021.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 92 percent, a child occupant protection rating of 87 percent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 80 percent, and a safety assistance rating of 82 percent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Detection of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- Steering wheel support
- AEB reversed
- Blind spot monitoring and assistance
- Cross-traffic warning and assistance
- Runway Mitigation
- Lane-keep helping
- Brake after impact
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
- Surround view camera
- Eight airbags: front, side, interior and curtain
Standard Equipment
The Polestar 2 range consists of three different powertrains, and there is a collection of option packages that can be added.
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All models come standard with the following:
- 11.15-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Automotive with Google built-in
- Apple CarPlay
- DAB+ digital radio
- Google service extension is included for three years
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 4 x USB-C ports (two on the front, two on the back)
- Wireless phone charger
- 250W eight-speaker sound system
- Dual zone climate control
- Rain sensor wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- Power tailgate
- Charcoal title
- Embossed textile ‘vegan’ upholstery in Charcoal or Zinc with 3D engraved decoration
- Semi-electric front seats with four-way power lumbar and driver memory
- Heated front seats
- 60/40 split/fold rear seat
- ‘Mid-level’ interior lighting
- LED headlights
- Automatic high beam
- 19-inch alloy wheels in Michelin Primacy 4 tires
- Metallic paint
The Extra Pack ($6000) add:
- Heat pump
- Harman Kardon 13-speaker 600W sound system
- Heated windshield washer nozzle
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- WeaveTech ‘vegan’ upholstery in Charcoal or Slate with Black Ash trim
- ‘High level’ interior lighting
- CleanZone with air quality app
- Panoramic roof
- Fully electric driver’s seat with memory
- Fully electric passenger seat
- Mechanical cushion extension for front seats
- Tinted rear window
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Polestar Digital Key
The Starter Pack ($3500) add:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Pilot Assistance
- Emergency Stop Assistance
- Pixel LED headlights with adaptive high beam
- LED front fog lights with cornering function
The Performance Pack is $9000 option on long distance Dual motor. It adds:
- System output 350kW/740Nm
- 20 inch forged alloy wheels
- Continental SportContact 6 tires (245/40R20).
- Brembo four-piston calipers with ventilated and drilled front discs
- Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable damper
- Gold brake calipers, valve covers and seat belts
Standalone options, depending on the variant, include:
- Semi-electric folding tow bar
- 20-inch alloy wheels in Continental PremiumContact 6 tires
- Ventilated Nappa leather in Zinc with Light Ash deco
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