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2023 Polestar 2
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2023 Polestar 2

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.

Market value
$21,925
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated July 13, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric luxury cars
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$21,925
Retail value range
$20,550 - $23,300
Original MSRP range
$48,400 - $79,500
Trade-in range
$17,880 - $20,675

Ratings

Road test score
66/100
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA combined
100 MPG
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

Brand context

About Polestar

<p>Polestar is an all-electric car brand that began as a standalone company that tuned Volvos to be sportier. Once Volvo acquired it, Polestar became a subsidiary that built specially-badged performance cars similar to BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG. In 2017, Polestar became an independent company and started producing its own vehicles, which share parts from Volvo. Both Volvo and Polestar are owned by Geely, a Chinese conglomerate. The Polestar 2’s choppy ride and cramped interior did not impress us when we tested it. The brand exited the U.S. market after the 2026 model year following a decision from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. Under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts vehicles with hardware and software linked to foreign entities of concern, Polestar will not sell vehicles in the U.S. from model year 2027 onwards. It continues to sell vehicles in Europe and other regions.</p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 24607 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: July 13, 2026

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