Polestar 2 cars

What types of used Polestar 2 cars are there?

Unlike its Tesla rivals, the brand’s CEO says the Polestar 2 is not chasing rapid 0-62mph times and instead prides itself on build quality and the overall ownership experience. 

Trims for this electric hatchback include Standard Range, Long Range, Long Range dual motor, and Long Range dual motor with Performance Pack.  

– Watch our Polestar 2 review

What features does the Polestar 2 have?

What features does the Polestar 2 have?

When you sit inside the Polestar 2, it may feel like a Volvo, and that’s because the Polestar brand is owned by the Swedish giant.  

This means it shares many components, but the highlights are the large 11.1-inch touchscreen infotainment screen run by Google, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. You can even have an optional electric tow bar fitted. 

If you have a bit more cash to spend, the £4,000 Plus Pack is a must-have. For this, you get an uprated Harmon Kardon sound system, fully electric seats, tinted glass, an improved air quality system, a panoramic roof and an adjustable boot floor. It’s the ultimate Polestar flex. 

Is the Polestar 2 reliable?

Being electric, a used Polestar 2 is a very reliable car. This is because it has fewer moving parts than an internal combustion engine car, and therefore there’s less that can go wrong. 

As for the battery pack, these get an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. However, if the battery health drops below 70% in those first eight years, Polestar will replace it free –of charge. 

Following its most recent Euro NCAP crash test, the Polestar 2 scored a full five stars, thanks to safety features such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), ISOFIX child seat mounting points and airbags.  

Being closely related to a Volvo, we didn’t have any doubts about its safety capabilities. 

How much does the Polestar 2 cost to run?

The cost of running and living with an electric car varies massively to a petrol or diesel car. Because it doesn’t have the same servicing needs, you’re likely to spend less on a used Polestar 2. 

There’s a range of motor and battery combinations on offer, starting with the Standard Range with a 67kWh battery pack mated to a rear-mounted motor that produces 271hp and 490Nm of torque.  

This gives you up to 331 miles on a full charge, with rapid charging capabilities up to 135kW, getting from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. 

If you want power, the Performance Pack with 476hp is the one to have, but if you’d prefer more range then the Long Range version gets 406 miles. 

With prices varying across the country, it’s impossible to say how much it will cost to charge, but as a rule of thumb, charging at home is cheaper, and using a public fast charger will cost around 75p per kWh.

Who is the Polestar 2 suitable for?

If you’re new to electric cars, then a used Polestar 2 is one of the best. It’s comfortable, classy and packed full of easy-to-use tech.  

Whether you have a family to ferry around or you’re a solo driver, the Polestar 2 will make a great companion.