Polestar 2: More Range, Lower Price in 2024

Dual-Motor Variant: $49,900+ Price Increase

The much-anticipated Polestar 2 will be accessible in showrooms as of 2024, with an alluring starting cost of $49,900, comfortably below the psychologically significant mark of fifty thousand dollars.

The Polestar brand’s entry-level crossover, initially unveiled in 2020, has been refreshed for the 2024 model year. It is now equipped with a perked up single-motor version that produces 299 ponies and 361 lb-ft of torque. Copying the style of its Volvo-branded siblings, the C40 and XC40 Recharge, the basic version now channels power exclusively to the rear axle.

Thanks to a powerful permanent magnet motor and advanced silicon carbide inverter, the RWD variant of the Polestar 2 now sports a 68-horsepower enhancement in addition to an impressive 118 lb-ft jump in torque in contrast with its FWD progenitor. This new model, subsequently, can reach 60 mph in merely 5.9 seconds. Buyers will be delighted to learn that this single motor Polestar 2 can traverse a whopping 320 miles on a single battery charge — outdoing the earlier projected 300-mile limit.

If you need more power and output, you will need to spend a cost of $55,300 for the two motor version. This being almost $5,000 more than it was previously, the leading model warrants its bigger value tag with extra normal utilities and greater horsepower.

The Polestar 2 has 13 extra horses and 79 more lb-ft of torque, a significant increase to last year’s output of 421 hp/546 lb-ft. It still keeps its AWD system, however it has been recently altered to grant a predominance in rear-drive acts. Accelerating from 0-60 mph is executed in 4.3 seconds, and tardiness can be shrunk further with the help of an optional Performance Pack, resulting in a time of 4.1. This racier version is rated with a 276 mile range by the EPA.

Regarding additional standard equipment, the dual motor variant now reaps the benefits of a Pilot Package (formerly an option worth $3,400). This safety bundle contains adaptive cruise control, a comprehensive 360-degree camera, and cross-traffic alert.

The 2024 Polestar 2 maintains the same attractive design as the pre-facelift model, but Polestar has made some subtle changes to keep it looking modern. Gone is the faux radiator grille, replaced by the “SmartZone” that was debuted on the larger Polestar 3. This area houses a range of safety features, including the front-facing camera.

Polestar affirms the facelifted 2 is entitled to the IRA Clean Vehicle reward, providing customers with $7,500 as a reimbursement on leasing transactions. Dispatch of the vehicle is projected to initiate in August; moreover, all figures cited exclude Polestar’s $1,400 final destination charge.

Polestar’s portfolio is expected to expand in the near future, though there have been some obstacles in the road. Roadblocks with the product rollout have pushed back the presentation of the Polestar 3, with news indicating that the expensive electric SUV will first go into production in early 2024. Car lovers are hoping the 2 will keep them entertained until then.