Verdict
B
Saloon · Sweden · 2020-Present
Polestar 2
Polestar 2 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2020-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Saloon
Polestar's first volume car — a Tesla Model 3 rival on Volvo's CMA platform (shared with XC40). Built in China by Geely. Launched 2020 with dual-motor 408 bhp; updated in 2023 to a single rear-motor RWD layout (272 bhp Long Range), retaining a dual-motor 421 bhp halo. Performance Pack adds Öhlins dampers, Brembos, gold seatbelts. 78 kWh battery, 350-mile WLTP range on Long Range Single Motor. Cabin is properly Volvo-grade — minimalist, Google-built infotainment (first car with Android Automotive native). Genuinely an alternative to the Model 3 — quieter, better cabin, slightly shorter range. The Performance Pack with Öhlins is the connoisseur's choice.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2020-Present
Mk1
→
Long Range Dual Motor PP — 469 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
Verdict
B
BHP
469
0–60
4.5 s
Top
127 mph
MPG
0 mpg
Used
$25,000-$70,000
- + Cabin a step on from Tesla
- + Google native infotainment
- − Boot small (saloon hatch)
- − Range trails Tesla
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2020-Present · Mk1
- Early dual-motor pack contactor faults
- Software OTA updates required
- Boot release sluggish
- Cold-weather range drop pre-heat-pump
Rivals
Tesla Model 3 · BMW i4 · Hyundai Ioniq 6 · BYD Seal