Polestar
Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 bowed out of the US after 2025 as a single 476-hp Performance liftback — CCS1 charging, 254 miles of range, $64,800 when new, and now a remaining-stock or used/CPO buy.
2025 Polestar 2 — 1 trim available
Quick Specs
Trims & Variants (1 available)
| Trim | MSRP | Range | 0-60 | Seats | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance | $64,800 | 254 mi | 4s | 5 | AWD |
Highlights
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance
No longer sold new in the US — Polestar stopped US orders in April 2025 (China-built + tariffs); MY2025 was the final year, remaining stock and CPO only.
The Charge Port's Take
Hand-written editorial · last updated July 2026
The 2025 lineup: one trim, fully loaded
Polestar simplified hard for 2025. In the US, the Single Motor and standard Dual Motor versions are gone — the only configuration is the Long Range Dual Motor with the Performance Pack, starting at $64,800 plus destination. That means Ohlins dual-flow-valve dampers, Brembo front brakes, 20-inch forged wheels and gold accents are now standard rather than a roughly $5,500 option. The trade-off: the cheaper, longer-range trims that anchored the 2024 range (a ~$51k Single Motor good for 320 miles) no longer exist new, so 2025 buyers start higher and accept less range.
Power and acceleration
The dual-motor AWD setup makes 476 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque for 2025 — a 21-hp bump over the 455 hp 2024 Performance. Polestar claims 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Independent testing tends to beat that: Car and Driver clocked the mechanically-similar 2024 Performance at 3.7 seconds to 60 and through the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds. Treat 4.0s as the conservative claimed figure and high-3s as the realistic tested number. Top speed is governed around 127 mph.
Range, battery and charging
The Performance rides on an 82-kWh pack (about 79 kWh usable) and is EPA-rated at 254 miles — lower than lesser trims because of the sticky performance tires, 20-inch wheels and AWD draw. DC fast charging peaks at 205 kW, taking roughly 28 minutes from 10-80% under good conditions (preconditioned battery, moderate temperatures, a 150 kW+ station). The car uses a CCS1 port, so Tesla Supercharging requires Polestar's approved NACS adapter (about $230). Home Level 2 charging is about 8 hours on the 11 kW onboard charger.
Polestar 2 charging guide: speed, time and cost by model year
Because the Polestar 2 is now largely a used-market car in the US (Polestar stopped taking US orders in April 2025 as tariffs on Chinese-built EVs took hold, making 2025 the final US model year), charging specs by model year matter. Every US Polestar 2 uses a CCS1 port on the rear driver's side; Tesla Supercharger access requires Polestar's approved NACS adapter (~$230, sold through Polestar Service Points since late 2024). DC fast-charging: 2021-2023 Long Range cars (78 kWh pack, 75 usable) peak around 150-155 kW and run 10-80% in about 34 minutes; the 2024 Long Range Single Motor moved to an 82 kWh pack (79 usable) with a 205 kW peak and an official 10-80% of about 28 minutes, while the 2024 Dual Motor kept the 78 kWh pack; the 2025 Performance carries the 82 kWh pack and 205 kW rate. Real-world curves are front-loaded — charging past 80% is slow on every year. At home, all years have an 11 kW onboard charger that accepts the full 48 amps on a 240V circuit: a 48A charger on a 60A circuit delivers a full charge in roughly 7-8 hours, while a common 40A unit tops out at 9.6 kW (closer to 9 hours). Cost: at the US average residential rate (~18.8¢/kWh, EIA April 2026), a full home charge on the 82 kWh pack runs about $15 — roughly 5.5-6.5 cents per mile — versus about $25-35 for a 10-80% DC session at typical $0.43-0.64/kWh network rates. Two tips for used buyers: set the DC charger as your navigation destination so the battery preconditions (added via OTA in October 2021 — any updated 2021+ car has it), and know that the flush charge-port door is a known cold-weather sticking point owners treat with silicone spray.
Size, space and practicality
The Polestar 2 is a compact five-seat fastback: 181.3 inches long, 73.2 wide, 58.0 tall, on a 107.7-inch wheelbase — close to a Tesla Model 3 in footprint but lower and more wagon-like. Cargo is modest: about 14.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats (with a useful hatchback opening) plus a ~1.2 cubic-foot frunk, expanding to roughly 38-41 cubic feet with the seats folded. The high battery floor cuts into rear leg and foot room, so it's best thought of as a sporty four-adult car rather than a family hauler.
How it stacks up
At $64,800, the 2025 Performance is priced against the Tesla Model 3 Performance (about $54,990), which is quicker (roughly 3.1s to 60), more efficient and longer-range, and plugs natively into Superchargers. The Polestar counters with more natural steering, a more premium cabin, genuine Ohlins/Brembo hardware and Google built-in. Unlike the Tesla, the imported Polestar 2 is not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, which widens the real-world price gap. Cross-shop the Model 3 Performance, BMW i4 M50 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the 2025 Polestar 2 cost?
The 2025 Polestar 2 starts at $64,800 before destination. For 2025 the US lineup is a single trim — the Long Range Dual Motor with the Performance Pack — because Polestar discontinued the cheaper Single Motor and standard Dual Motor versions that existed in 2024. So unlike prior years there is no lower entry price; $64,800 is effectively both the base and the only MSRP. The Polestar 2 is not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.
What is the range of the 2025 Polestar 2?
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.
How fast does the Polestar 2 accelerate 0-60 mph?
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.
How long does the Polestar 2 take to DC fast-charge?
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.
How much horsepower does the 2025 Polestar 2 have?
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.
What are the 2025 Polestar 2 dimensions and cargo space?
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.
Does the 2025 Polestar 2 have a Tesla/NACS port or need an adapter?
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 costs about $230. On other networks (Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint) it plugs in directly with CCS1. Polestar has not shipped a factory NACS port on the Polestar 2 through 2026, so the adapter remains the route to Superchargers.
Polestar 2 Performance vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: which is better?
The Tesla Model 3 Performance starts around $54,990 — well under the $64,800 Polestar — and is quicker (about 3.1s 0-60), more efficient, longer-range, and Supercharges natively. It is also still eligible for the federal tax credit, while the imported Polestar 2 is not. 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.
How much does it cost to charge a Polestar 2?
At home, a full charge on the 82 kWh pack (79 usable) costs about $15 at the US average residential rate of ~18.8¢/kWh (EIA, April 2026) — roughly 5.5-6.5 cents per mile given the car's EPA efficiency of 29-34 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.
What's the fastest home charging setup for a Polestar 2?
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.
Is the Polestar 2 available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, all Polestar 2 trims come standard with all-wheel drive. Dual-motor (or tri-motor on performance variants) setups deliver improved traction and faster acceleration than comparable RWD EVs.
How many people does the Polestar 2 seat?
The Polestar 2 seats 5.
Does the 2025 Polestar 2 qualify for a federal EV tax credit?
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.
How long will the Polestar 2 battery last?
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 and 80–85% at 200,000 miles — comfortably above the 70% State-of-Health threshold most manufacturer battery warranties guarantee. The Polestar 2 comes with a battery warranty (typically 8–10 years / 100,000+ miles) that covers defects and excessive capacity loss during that window.
The 2025 Polestar 2 is a compact electric sedan starting at $64,800 MSRP. it offers up to 254 miles of EPA-estimated range and a 4-second 0-60 mph time with available all-wheel drive. DC fast charging can add significant range in as little as 28 minutes.
With 14.4 cubic feet of cargo space and seating for up to 5, the Polestar 2 competes in the growing electric sedan segment. Whether you prioritize range, performance, or value, there is a Polestar 2 trim to match your needs.