Verdict
B
← Polestar 2 · 2020-Present · Mk1
Polestar 2 Mk1
Headline trim: Long Range Dual Motor PP — 469 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
BHP
469 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
127 mph
MPG
0 mpg (US)
Used
$25,000-$70,000
Strengths
- Cabin a step on from Tesla
- Google native infotainment
- Performance Pack Öhlins genuinely good
Weaknesses
- Boot small (saloon hatch)
- Range trails Tesla
- Software bugs early
Notable tech
- Volvo CMA platform (XC40 sister)
- 75 / 78 kWh battery
- Single rear (272 bhp) or dual-motor AWD (421 / 469 bhp)
- Performance Pack: Öhlins DFV dampers, Brembos, gold seatbelts
- First car with native Google Automotive OS
- OTA updates
Common issues
- Pack contactor faults early
- OTA updates
- Boot sluggish
- Cold-weather range
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Long Range Single Motor
BHP272
Torque490 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top127 mph
Range406 miles
DriveRWD
Gearbox1AT
Long Range Dual Motor
BHP421
Torque740 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top127 mph
Range368 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox1AT
Long Range Dual Motor PP
BHP469
Torque740 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top127 mph
Range352 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox1AT