ElectricLiftbackLong-range saloon
Polestar 2
A five-door electric fastback with an 82 kWh battery, offered with rear-wheel drive or dual motors, and a long WLTP range for its size.
Official range
568–659 kmWLTP
Rapid charging, as claimed
Official range
568–659 kmWLTP
Market or version specificBattery
82 kWh
Market or version specificRapid charging
up to205 kW
Published referenceEfficiency
from14.8 kWh/100 km
Market or version specificIs the Polestar 2 worth considering?
Our view. The single-motor Long Range car pairs a 659 km WLTP claim with a measured ADAC Ecotest range of about 530 km and a five-star Euro NCAP rating. Rapid charging is adequate rather than quick, with NAF measuring 32 minutes for 10–80% in winter against a 28-minute claim.
What independent tests found
- Claims checked
- 0 of 1 hold up
- Winter range
- 88% of official
- Safety
- 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2021
- Evidence
- 4 tests from 4 testers
Range
- ADAC ADAC Ecotest, Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (82 kWh), October 2023
530 km vs 655 km WLTP
Falls short · 81% Published referenceLong Range Single Motor, 82 kWh (built 07/23–06/24). ADAC Ecotest cycle, Germany; Ecotest consumption 17.5 kWh/100 km including charging losses. ADAC gives the range as about 530 km, derived from its Ecotest consumption, against the 655 km WLTP figure listed for this build period; current cars are listed at 659 km.
Rapid charging
- NAF NAF El Prix winter charging test 2024
32 min 10–80% vs 28 min 10–80% manufacturer claim
Cold-weather result · 88% Published referencePolestar 2 Long Range Single Motor 2024 (79 kWh net). Winter test, Norway; car driven for at least two hours beforehand, battery preconditioned where possible; temperature not stated. NAF measured four minutes slower than the claim in winter, with peak power reaching the claimed 205 kW; the month of the test is not stated on the page beyond winter 2024.
Safety rating
- Euro NCAP Euro NCAP rating, Polestar 2, 2021
5 stars
Market or version specificLong Range Dual Motor, LHD (rating also covers Long Range and Standard Range single motor, LHD and RHD). Euro NCAP 2021 protocols; adult 93%, child 89%, vulnerable road users 80%, safety assist 83%. Rating dates from 2021 and was retained at the 2023 annual review; the star count is shown on the page only in the results link, not in the text.
Recalls
- NHTSA NHTSA recalls, Polestar 2 model year 2024, October 2026
5 campaigns
Local check neededPolestar 2, model year 2024, US. Model year 2024: campaigns 24V477 (infotainment software), 24V939 (driver airbag inflator), 25V280 and 25V615 (rear-view camera software), 25V409 (brake control module). US recall database only; earlier model years show four or five campaigns each, so check that the relevant work has been done on any used car.
Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.
How far can it go?
The published reference is 568–659 km. WLTP, Germany: 659 km Long Range Single Motor, 596 km Long Range Dual Motor, up to 568 km Dual Motor with Performance pack. Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.
Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–1000 km scale
- Polestar 2 568–659 km
- Audi Q4 e-tron 375–563 km
- Audi Q6 e-tron 598–641 km
- BMW i4 386–600 km
- BMW iX1 434–516 km
- BYD Atto 2 312–430 km
- BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
- BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
- BYD Seal 460–570 km
- BYD Sealion 7 456–502 km
- Cadillac Lyriq 285–326 miles
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 288–319 miles
- Citroën ë-C3 Up to 202 miles
- Ford Mustang Mach-E 240–320 miles
- Hyundai Inster 327–370 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 521–680 km
- Hyundai Kona Electric 380–510 km
- Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
- Kia EV5 505–530 km
- Kia EV6 Up to 582 km
- Kia EV9 Up to 563 km
- Leapmotor C10 420–510 km
- Lucid Air 372–512 miles
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Up to 792 km
- MG MG4 EV Up to 545 km
- Nissan Leaf 451–623 km
- Peugeot E-3008 Up to 435 miles
- Polestar 4 590–620 km
- Renault 5 E-Tech Up to 430 km
- Renault Scenic E-Tech Up to 642 km
- Rivian R1S 258–410 miles
- Škoda Elroq 408–577 km
- Škoda Enyaq 428–584 km
- Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
- Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km
- Toyota bZ4X 444–569 km
- Volkswagen ID.3 Up to 630 km
- Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 574 km
- Volkswagen ID.7 Up to 709 km
- Volvo EX30 337–475 km
- Xiaomi SU7 720–902 km
Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.
How quickly does it charge?
The highest published DC figure is Up to 205 kW. 10–80% in 28 minutes claimed, 82 kWh Long Range versions, Germany. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.
Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.
What to check before buying
- Who is it for?
- Drivers who want a mid-size electric car with long motorway range and a fastback body rather than an SUV.
- What needs checking?
- Which version and model year you are looking at, since range, motor layout and battery changed over the car's life; and whether any open recalls have been completed.
- What is the evidence?
- Manufacturer WLTP figures, an ADAC Ecotest, a NAF winter charging test, a Euro NCAP rating and the NHTSA recall database.
Evidence record
4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.
| Figure | Value | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 568–659 km | Market or version specific WLTP, Germany: 659 km Long Range Single Motor, 596 km Long Range Dual Motor, up to 568 km Dual Motor with Performance pack | Official manufacturer specifications (Germany) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Battery | 82 kWh | Market or version specific Long Range versions, Germany; the UK site also lists a 70 kWh Standard range Single motor | Official manufacturer specifications (Germany) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Rapid charging | Up to 205 kW | Published reference 10–80% in 28 minutes claimed, 82 kWh Long Range versions, Germany | Official manufacturer specifications (Germany) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Efficiency | From 14.8 kWh/100 km | Market or version specific WLTP, Long Range Single Motor 14.8–15.8 kWh/100 km; Dual Motor 15.8–17.2 kWh/100 km, Germany | Official manufacturer specifications (Germany) Checked 18 October 2026 |