Polestar is one of the new disruptors in the EV space. As Volvo's electric-vehicle brand, it aims to combine high-tech features with a modern Swedish look. After the debut of Polestar’s first hybrid electric vehicle, the Polestar 1, Polestar introduced the fully-electric Polestar 2 in 2021. A serious contender in the EV space, rivaling the Tesla Model 3, the Polestar 2 is a fun and comfortable ride with an elegant Swedish design.
The Polestar 2 is a full-electric vehicle and comes with a large battery pack and an electric motor that powers the front wheels—or two electric motors for EV owners and buyers who want an all-wheel-drive configuration. According to the EPA, the single-motor 231 horsepower version ($45,900) offers up to 270 miles of range, while the dual-motor 408 horsepower version ($49,900) delivers 249 miles of range. For those EV owners who feel the need for speed, the dual-motor version with an electric motor on both axles can to go from 0 to 60 mph in a swift 4.1 seconds.
Included in the Polestar 2 is the Android infotainment system, which comes loaded with Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store.
Add-ons for the Polestar 2 include the Pilot Pack, Plus Pack, or Performance Pack. The Pilot Pack includes driver assistance tech features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera, and front/rear parking sensors. The Plus Pack consists of a heat pump (which can increase range by up to 10 percent), panoramic moonroof, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system. For those looking for a sportier ride, the Performance Pack (only available in the dual-motor all-wheel drive version) adds Öhlins suspension dampers, Brembo brakes with “Swedish gold” calipers, Continental sport tires, and 20-inch wheels.
The Polestar 2’s relatively fast onboard 11 kW charger means the pack can be charged from empty to full in about 4 hours of charging time. To achieve that rapid charging speed, electric car owners should install a capable 32-amp charging station such as the JuiceBox® 48. Using the JuiceBox 48 EV charger with a 240-volt supply of home energy is much faster than a Level 1 charging cord, which requires 21 hours of charging time for a full charge via a 120-volt trickle charge.
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Make & model
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Charge rate
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Battery size
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Charge time on Level 1
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Charge time with JuiceBox 48
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Electric range
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2022-2023 Polestar 2
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11 kW
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78 kWh
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52 hours
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6.75 hours
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260-270 miles
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2024 Polestar 2 Single Motor
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11 kW
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82 kWh
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54 hours
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7.25 hrs
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320 miles
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2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor
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11 kW
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78 kWh
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52 hours
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6.75 hrs
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276 miles
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DC fast charging: CCS Combo
The Polestar 2 can take advantage of up to 155 kW DC fast charging and charge from 10% to 80% in about 35 minutes. In 2024, the Single Motor variant will have an increased charging output of 205 kW at DC fast chargers while the Dual Motor version continues with the 155 kW DC fast charging rate of the previous year model