Polestar 2
2021–2025 model years · Generation introduced 2020
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- Available years
- 2021–2025
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $14,125–$30,100
The overview
The Polestar 2 is a tall hatchback from Volvo's electric-vehicle sub-brand. It’s based on the XC40 SUV, and is Volvo's first pure EV. Its 78-kilowatt-hour battery has an EPA-rated range of 233 miles for the dual-motor AWD version, which is not impressive by today’s standards. It takes over 10 hours to charge the battery from near empty. The Polestar is quick and handles nimbly but the ride is very stiff and choppy. The interior is drab and suffers from a cramped driving position and a tight back seat. At least the car’s hatchback layout aids cargo-carrying versatility. The Google-based infotainment system is extremely distracting, thanks to the convoluted menu structure. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW. New for 2022, is a single-motor front-wheel drive version with an estimated 265-mile range. The AWD has a slightly increased range of 249 miles. Apple CarPlay was added for 2023. Only one version of the Polestar 2 is available for the 2025 model year -- the dual-motor AWD model. Also of note, packages and features that were optional for the previous model year (Pilot, Performance, Plus, and Climate) are standard. The 2025 Polestar 2 has an EPA range of 254 miles.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ↗ Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (476 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed | $30,100 | 2/5 | Not rated | Unavailable |
| 2024 ↗ Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (421 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed | $20,950 | Not rated | Not rated | 106 MPGe |
| 2023 ↗ Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (421 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed | $18,913 | 2/5 | Not rated | 100 MPGe |
| 2022 ↗ Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (408 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed | $16,788 | Not rated | Not rated | 89 MPGe |
| 2021 ↗ Standard 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (408 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed | $14,125 | Not rated | Not rated | 92 MPGe |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2025 model
Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (476 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed · Electric · New
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $30,100
- Retail value range
- $30,100 - $30,100
- Original MSRP range
- $64,800 - $64,800
- Trade-in range
- $27,825 - $27,825
Ratings
- Road test score
- 66/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- Cruising range
- 275 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 4.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 123 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,730 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 33585 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (421 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed · Electric · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $20,950
- Retail value range
- $19,325 - $22,575
- Original MSRP range
- $49,900 - $63,000
- Trade-in range
- $16,795 - $20,075
Ratings
- Road test score
- 66/100
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 106 MPGe
- Cruising range
- 275 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 4.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 123 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,730 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 26463 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (421 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed · Electric · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,913
- Retail value range
- $17,775 - $20,050
- Original MSRP range
- $48,400 - $79,500
- Trade-in range
- $14,830 - $17,400
Ratings
- Road test score
- 66/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 100 MPGe
- Cruising range
- 235 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 4.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 123 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,730 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 24607 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Long Range Dual Motor 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (408 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed · Electric · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,788
- Retail value range
- $15,725 - $17,850
- Original MSRP range
- $45,900 - $49,900
- Trade-in range
- $12,320 - $14,830
Ratings
- Road test score
- 66/100
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 89 MPGe
- Cruising range
- 235 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 4.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 123 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,730 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 23009 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
Standard 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (408 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed · Electric · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $14,125
- Retail value range
- $14,125 - $14,125
- Original MSRP range
- $59,900 - $59,900
- Trade-in range
- $10,685 - $10,685
Ratings
- Road test score
- 66/100
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 92 MPGe
- Cruising range
- 235 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 4.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 123 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,730 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 14505 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
