2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY26)

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY26) is a 5-seat liftback with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £45,160. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds, quicker than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 252 miles (405 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 47% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 35th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.8 mi/kWh (165 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 67 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 100 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 282 miles (454 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.

Its UK starting price works out at £179 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for liftbacks (£192 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £25,700–£29,400, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 247 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.