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Expert Rating
4.1 (Excellent)

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2022 Long Range Single Motor 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Fastback
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Overview

What's New

The big change for 2022 is the introduction of a new single motor variant, giving the Polestar 2 a more affordable starting price. You’d otherwise struggle to notice tweaks like a new steering wheel logo, or software improvements that have marginally increased the dual motor’s range.

Choosing Your Polestar 2

The main choice to be made with the all-electric Polestar 2 is whether you want a single motor or a dual motor. The former costs $47,200 including destination with the latter a $4,000 upgrade, though both models may be eligible for various incentives. At the time of writing, federal tax credits bring the current on-the-road prices down to $39,700 and $43,700 respectively.

Engine Choices

The Polestar 2 is powered by either a single or dual-motor setup. The former has a 231 hp (170 kW) electric motor delivering 265 miles of EPA-estimated range, while the latter’s dual electric motors jointly output 408 hp (300 kW) and return a range of 249 miles. Both models can replenish 70% of their charge in 35 minutes courtesy of a DC public fast charger unit.

Engine TypeHorsepowerWattageEstimated Range
Single motor231 hp170 kW265 miles
Dual motor 408 hp300 kW249 miles

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

Cargo capacity for the five-seater Polestar 2 stands at 14.3 cu ft behind the rear seats, with a 1.2 cu ft frunk under the hood.

Polestar 2

Safety Features

The Polestar 2 offers everything from rain-sensing wipers to adaptive LED exterior lighting, while the headlights adjust their brightness in real-time depending on the presence of other vehicles and surrounding ambient lighting. Front and rear park assistance make low-speed maneuvers easier, while oncoming lane mitigation helps to avoid head-on collisions and cruise control is standard. An automatically dimming interior rearview mirror prevents dazzle, but it’s disappointing to see features like auto-dimming outside mirrors and blind-spot monitoring confined to an options pack rather than fitted as standard.

Connectivity

This is one of the areas where Volvo’s underpinnings are obvious. Every Polestar 2 has a High Performance Audio system that will be familiar from Volvo sedans and SUVs, delivering 250 watts of output through eight speakers. This is the first car in the world offering integrated Google services as standard, controlled via a usefully square 11.2-inch center display. Four USB Type-C connectors add further connectivity, and Spotify is standard.

Polestar 2

2022 Polestar 2 – MSRfrom $47,200

The solitary trim level sits on 19-inch double-spoke alloy wheels. Dual-zone climate can pre-heat or pre-cool a cabin with keyless entry and a foot-operated tailgate, while retractable frameless mirrors and part-electric front seats are standard, the latter clad in vegan material. There’s power lumbar support for the heated front seats, while the driver’s seat detects an occupant’s weight in lieu of a start button. Similarly, a smart key unlocks the vehicle when the door handle is lifted, and a 12.3-inch digital display replaces analog dials behind the steering wheel.

Safety can be enhanced with the $3,200 Pilot pack, blending side park assistance and auto-dimming outside mirrors with cross-traffic and blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera, LED cornering fog lights, and adaptive cruise control with emergency stop assistance. The $4,000 Plus pack bundles a fixed panoramic sunroof and 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with full power front seats, heating elements across the rear seats and wheel, inductive smartphone charging, and distinctive cabin illumination.

Keen drivers can also spend $5,000 on the Performance Pack, which adds dual flow shock absorbers and four-piston Brembo front brake calipers. Design flourishes extend to a gloss black roof segment and 20-inch forged alloy wheels on summer performance tires.

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Given Polestar’s Volvo heritage, it’s very disappointing that the Pilot safety pack is an option rather than a standard fitment. Even so, it’s an essential upgrade to bring the Polestar 2’s safety up to a satisfactory level.

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Expert Review

Pros

Superb performance from dual motor model

Distinctive styling inside and out

Sustainably manufactured cabin is a nice place to be

Unique Android-powered infotainment system

Cons

Firm ride

Single motor struggles to apply its power to the road

Some safety features are optional extras

Not the best fuel economy

Expert Rating
4.1 (Excellent)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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A glimpse into the future. There’s a distinct sense as you sit in and drive the Polestar 2 that you’re previewing the future of motoring. This brand is a standalone spin-off from Volvo, with its own identity and aesthetics despite plenty of shared DNA with other Volvo models. As a fully electric vehicle, there are hints of the freedom EVs offer over internal combustion models – a compact frunk complementing a 14.3 cu ft trunk, and the ability to ‘start’ the car simply by sitting in the driver’s seat.

There are other futuristic elements to note, inside and out. Vegan upholstery and recycled materials contribute to an eco-friendly interior that’s in tune with the silence generated by the single or dual-motor configuration. Even the appearance is quirky – a cross between a hatchback and fastback, featuring a modified version of the Thor’s-hammer LED headlights synonymous with modern Volvos and utilizing sharp rear door kinks reminiscent of BMWs. It’s not an attractive car, but it’s certainly striking.

The Volvo that isn’t. We’ve already mentioned Polestar’s origins, and Volvo’s DNA is inescapable inside the cabin despite the use of funky eco materials. The touchscreen, steering wheel controls, and console shifter are all directly lifted from the Swedish manufacturer’s parts bin, which means an attractive if sometimes frustrating 11.2-inch portrait interface takes center stage. This is the first production car to be fitted as standard with a Google Android-powered infotainment system, though Apple fanatics should rest assured that wireless CarPlay is standard.

You’ll recognize plenty from the Volvo XC40 Recharge which shares its underpinnings with the Polestar 2 – not least the awkward battery hump (reminiscent of a transmission tunnel) which makes this more of a four-seater than the five-seater it’s marketed as. Rear headroom is also underwhelming, though the rear seat splits 60/40 to increase cargo capacity.

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As safe as you’d expect. We promise this is the last time we’ll mention Volvo: the Polestar 2’s safety roster is entirely in keeping with its parent company’s ethos. There’s a wealth of driver assistance technology, from automatic emergency braking with in-built pedestrian detection to active lane and off-road mitigation technologies. You could crash at high speed and walk away thanks to many decades of crumple zone development and impact dispersal technologies.

So why, you might ask, do you have to pay $3,200 to add an optional package with safety essentials like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera system? Only Polestar knows, and they’re not telling.

Two powerplants, one trim. With the 2021-only Launch Edition now deleted, the Polestar 2 comes in two mechanical configurations. There’s a single motor model offering 231 hp and 265 miles of EPA-estimated range, alongside a dual-motor system that almost doubles its power output to 408 hp while still delivering just under 250 miles of range. Given the modest $4,000 price difference, we reckon the dual-motor system is the better choice, especially since it recharges equally quickly and offers far more responsive acceleration without the front-drive single motor’s frustrating understeer. It also returns an estimated combined economy of 89 MPGe, compared to 107 on the single motor model.

Final thoughts. It’s not entirely clear where Polestar’s long-term future lies, considering its parent company is also committed to going fully electric. However, the 2 is a funky and likable sedan-back, straddling two body styles while offering an eco-friendly interior. The dual-motor configuration hits 60 from standing in 4.5 seconds while negating the single motor’s front-drive understeer. On both models, the ride is firm, but the handling is impressive.

Our main complaint revolves around the bundling of various safety features into an expensive option pack when they should really be standard. Other gripes include underwhelming economy, the impracticality of the center rear seat, and a multi-layered infotainment system which some people aren’t keen on. Even so, this is a smart and sustainably-manufactured EV with plenty of tech bundled in. If you’re looking for a comfortable four-seater suitable for long-distance drives, the Polestar 2 makes a strong case for itself.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Horsepower/Torque
231 HP / 243 ft.lbs.
Transmission
1-spd auto
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
113 / 100 / 107 Mpge
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Horsepower/Torque
231 HP / 243 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
key
113 / 100 / 107 Mpge
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
Recommended Fuel Type
Electric
Average Cost To Fill Tank
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.3 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
181.3 "
Exterior Width
73.2 "
Exterior Height
58.3 "
Front Headroom
41.3 "
Rear Headroom
37.0 "
Front Legroom
42.2 "
Rear Legroom
33.9 "
Front Shoulder Room
54.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room
52.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
4,400 Lbs. / 4,411 Lbs. / 4,467 Lbs.
Wheel Base
108 "
Turning Radius
18.8 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 20.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/body-color Surround
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
None
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth / Weavetech Leatherette / Nappa Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way (6-way Power) / 10-way (6-way Power) / (8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
8-way (6-way Power) / 10-way (6-way Power) / (8-way Power)
Front Armrests
8-way (6-way Power) / 10-way (6-way Power) / (8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center With Pass-thru
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Fm/hd/satellite, Fm/hd/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan / Clock
Speakers
8 / 13 Harman Kardon
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Blis Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Hands-on Steering Assist / Pilot Assist Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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