Polestar 2

Polestar has discontinued the 2. Its last MSRP was $64,800 for the 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance. With Polestar's $1,400 destination fee, that came to $66,200 before tax and options. We track one representative configuration of this model, so other trims can cost more. Leftover new stock and used cars are priced by the seller, so expect prices to differ.

The 2025 Polestar 2 Performance is EPA-rated at 254 miles. That is lower than the trims Polestar dropped after 2024 — the discontinued Single Motor managed up to about 320 miles — because the Performance carries AWD, 20-inch forged wheels and sticky tires that cut efficiency. Real-world range lands lower in cold weather or at highway speed. The 82-kWh battery (about 79 kWh usable) is the same pack used across the post-2023 lineup.

Polestar claims 4.0 seconds 0-60 mph for the 2025 Performance, with 476 hp and 546 lb-ft on tap. Independent testing is quicker: Car and Driver measured the mechanically similar 2024 Performance at 3.7 seconds and a 12.4-second quarter mile. So treat 4.0s as the claimed figure and high-3s as the tested reality. Top speed is electronically limited to around 127 mph.

On a 150 kW or faster DC charger, the 2025 Polestar 2 goes from 10-80% in about 28 minutes, with a peak rate of 205 kW. Hitting that requires a preconditioned battery (set the charger as a destination), moderate temperatures and a healthy station; cold or high states of charge slow it. At home on an 11 kW Level 2 charger, a full charge takes roughly 8 hours. It charges via CCS1, not a native Tesla port.

The 2025 Polestar 2 Performance produces 476 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque from its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system — up 21 hp from the 455 hp 2024 Performance. Because 2025 is Performance-only in the US, every new 2025 Polestar 2 makes this output; there is no lower-powered single-motor version anymore. The Performance Pack also adds Ohlins dual-flow dampers, Brembo front brakes and 20-inch forged wheels as standard.

The Polestar 2 is a compact five-seat fastback measuring 181.3 inches long, 73.2 wide and 58.0 tall on a 107.7-inch wheelbase. Cargo is modest for the class: about 14.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats through the hatchback, plus a roughly 1.2-cubic-foot frunk, totaling around 15.6 cubic feet. Fold the rear seats and it opens up to roughly 38-41 cubic feet. The tall battery floor trims rear foot room.

It needs an adapter. The 2025 Polestar 2 uses a CCS1 charging port, not a native Tesla NACS port. To charge on a Tesla Supercharger you add Polestar's approved NACS DC adapter, which was $230 when Polestar opened orders in October 2024. On other networks (Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint) it plugs in directly with CCS1. Polestar never sold a US Polestar 2 with a factory NACS port, so the adapter remains the route to Superchargers.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance costs about $56,630 delivered ($54,990 plus Tesla's $1,640 destination and order fees) — about $9,600 less than the Polestar's $66,200 delivered price — and is quicker (a Tesla-claimed 2.9s 0-60), more efficient, longer-range, and Supercharges natively. Neither qualifies for a federal EV credit, which ended September 30, 2025. The Polestar answers with more natural steering, a more premium Scandinavian cabin, genuine Ohlins dampers and Brembo brakes, and Google built-in. The Tesla is the value and tech pick; the Polestar feels more grown-up to drive.

At home, a full charge on the 82 kWh pack (79 usable) costs about $15 at a typical ~18¢/kWh residential rate — roughly 5–7 cents per mile across the Polestar 2's EPA ratings of about 29–37 kWh/100 miles. The earlier 78 kWh pack costs about $14. DC fast charging is 2-3x pricier: a 10-80% session (~55 kWh) runs about $25-35 at typical Electrify America or EVgo rates of $0.43-0.64/kWh. Your actual home cost scales with your state's electricity rate.

A 48-amp Level 2 charger on a 60-amp circuit. The Polestar 2's onboard AC charger is rated 11 kW and accepts the full 48A on US 240V service per the official owner's manual — so it fully charges in about 7 hours (Standard Range) to 8 hours (Long Range). A more common 40A charger on a 50A circuit delivers 9.6 kW, adding roughly an hour. Check whether your panel can host a 60A circuit with our panel calculator before buying the bigger unit.

Yes — the Polestar 2 configuration in our database is all-wheel drive, using a second motor for better traction in snow/rain and faster acceleration than a comparable single-motor EV. Our database lists one representative configuration per model, not a complete trim table. A single-motor version may also be offered, so confirm the drivetrain on the exact trim you're configuring.

The Polestar 2 seats 5.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (IRC §30D) expired on September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — no new EVs purchased on or after October 1, 2025 qualify. State incentives remain available: see our /deals page for current rebates in California, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states. The Section 30C EV Charger Tax Credit (for home charger installation) expired June 30, 2026 — if your charger was placed in service on or before that date, you can still claim it (30% up to $1,000) on your 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles, above the 70% capacity floor in the Polestar 2 battery warranty, and 80–85% at 200,000 miles.

The Polestar 2 battery warranty is 8 years / 100,000 miles, with a 70% capacity floor. It covers capacity loss below that floor, and the coverage transfers to later owners. Compare it with every other EV in our EV battery warranty rankings.