AC Charging
Charge port
Type 2
Max. AC power output
11 kW
Charging time
8h 30m
DC Charging
Charge port
CCS
Max. AC power output
205 kW
Charging time
28m
Find key electric car specifications including range, charging time, price, and the ideal charging station.
The Polestar 2 is Polestar's first fully-fledged production car designed to establish the brand as a player in the electric vehicle scene. The Polestar 2 is a five-door hatchback with effortless performance, smart looks, and a high-quality minimalistic interior.
82 kWh
568 km
€ 61.700
160 Wh/km
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Yes
Charge port
Type 2
Max. AC power output
11 kW
Charging time
8h 30m
Charge port
CCS
Max. AC power output
205 kW
Charging time
28m
Charging type
Wall plug (2.3 kW)
Time (empty to full)
40h 30m
Range per hour of charging
14 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging method is for emergencies only.
Charging type
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)
Time (empty to full)
25h 15m
Range per hour of charging
22 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging station takes longer to fully charge this car.
Charging type
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)
Time (empty to full)
12h 45m
Range per hour of charging
45 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging station takes longer to fully charge this car.
Charging type
3-phase 16A (11 kW)
Time (empty to full)
8h 30m
Range per hour of charging
67 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging station is the best fit for this car!
This charging station will enable you to charge this car at the maximum possible charging speed.
Charging type
3-phase 32A (22 kW)
Time (empty to full)
8h 30m
Range per hour of charging
67 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging capacity is higher than your car can handle.
Read our comprehensive guide to discover everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging before buying an electric car.
The battery size of the Polestar 2 you choose and whether you charge at an AC charging station or DC fast charging station have the largest influence over how long it takes to charge. There are three versions of the Polestar 2, the Standard Range Single Motor with a 67 kWh usable battery capacity, and the Long Range Single Motor and Long Range Dual Motor both with a 75 kWh usable battery capacity.
All three versions of the Polestar 2 can charge at an AC charging station at a maximum power of 11 kW. This means charging from 0 to 100 takes the Standard Range version around 7 hours and 15 minutes, and the larger Long Range versions around 8 hours and 15 minutes.
As for charging at a DC fast charging station, the Polestar 2 Standard Range takes around 31 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent at a maximum power of 133 kW. The Polestar 2 Long Range versions also take around 32 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent at a maximum power of 151 kW.
The Polestar 2 is currently available in three models each with a different range:
*These estimates are based on the WLTP ratings and the actual range may vary based on factors such as speed, weather conditions, and elevation change.
Depending on which version of the Polestar you choose and your location or dealership, the starting price ranges between £41,900 and £47,900* in the UK.
*Prices are taken from Polestar UK.
As a brand new premium performance electric car brand, Polestar has designed an impressive electric car in the Polestar 2. Just some of the features you can find in the Polestar 2 include the integration of Google into the 11.2-inch centre display to assist with user-friendliness and the active high beam LED headlights which monitor for oncoming vehicles and automatically switch to low beam.
Other features include the panoramic glass roof, the digital key allowing for access to the Polestar 2 through the Polestar app, remote climate control from the app, smarter and safer driving with Pilot Assist, Cross-Traffic Alert with brake support, 360º camera visibility, and more.
Categorised as a large five-seater saloon, the Polestar 2 is 4,607 mm long, 1,800 mm wide (1,985 inc. mirrors), and 1,479 mm tall. The Polestar 2 has a 405-litre cargo load, with a 35-litre front trunk. Altogether, the cargo load is a maximum of 1,095 litres.
The gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor is 2,400 kg, whilst the Long Range Single Motor is 2,490 with a maximum payload of 496 kg, and the Long Range Dual Motor is 2,600 kg with a maximum payload of 487 kg.
How much it costs to charge the Polestar 2 will depend on which model variation you are charging, and which type of charging station you use. We have created the following table to give you an idea of what it costs to charge the Polestar 2 at home or using a public or DC fast charger.
| Charging station type (right) Polestar 2 Models (below) | Home (AC) cost per kWh: £0.28 | Public (AC) cost per kWh: £0.34 | Fast (DC) cost per kWh: £0.54 |
| Standard Range Single Motor (67 kWh) | £18.76 | £22.78 | £25.33 |
| Long Range Single Motor & Long Range Dual Motor (75 kWh) | £21.00 | £25.50 | £28.34 |
Important: Prices are approximations based on our experience and do not represent the real-life situation and represent the cost to charge from zero to 100 percent SoC for AC and from 10 to 80 percent for DC.
