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Polestar2 (2020-)

Available new
Large
Electric

£43,950Typical price

Test score

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Polestar is Volvo’s spin-off pure electric brand and the Polestar 2, launched in 2020 and updated in 2023, is its first electric vehicle (BEV). Based on the XC40 SUV, this large hatchback combines family practicality with zero tailpipe emissions. But can it beat EV rivals like the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4? Find out in our full road test review of the Polestar 2.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2024Last checked by Which?
Jun 2021First reviewed by Which?
Jul 2020Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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19 Oct 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes
Electric car range

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

General
Class	Large
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£43,950 - £62,950
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	2.13 to 3.56mi/kWh
Length	4,606mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,859mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	1,975 to 1,990mm
Height	1,479mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12.25 m
On sale date	30 June 2021
Lowest pence per mile cost	£6.88

Latest tested engine
Engine name	Long Range Single Motor (82 kWh)
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	6.88p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	87
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	16 November 2023
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	Long Range Dual Motor (78 kWh)
Fuel	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	8.78p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	111
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	08 March 2022
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine name	Long range single motor
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.32p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	93
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	12 November 2021
Car test programme	2017

Engine four
Engine name	Long range dual motor
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	11.5p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	160
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	26 April 2021
Car test programme	2017

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