2 (MY20)

The Polestar 2 (MY20) is a 5-seat liftback with all-wheel drive, sold new from 2020 to 2021, when it cost £49,900 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds, quicker than 76% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 242 miles (390 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 42% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 37th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.2 mi/kWh (192 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 75 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 97 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 256 miles (412 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2020 example is estimated at £11,600–£15,300 and a 2021 one at £13,700–£17,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2020 car should still manage about 214 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.