Polestar 2 2026

Polestar 2 2026 Interior

The Polestar 2's interior is largely centred around the vertically oriented 11.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system. There's also a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

Beyond this there's intentional minimalist design on the centre console which creates a cockpit feel for the front passengers.

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Polestar 2 2026 Colours

The Polestar 2 is available in 'Vapour', 'Dune', 'Storm', 'Midnight', 'Space' and 'Snow' exterior paint colours.

Inside the upholstery options are either black or white.

Dune

Midnight

Snow

Space

Storm

Vapour

Polestar 2 2026 Range

The Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor has a 70kWh lithium-ion battery pack which allows for a WLTP-claimed range of 554km.

The Long range versions have a larger 82kWh lithium-ion battery allowing for WLTP-claimed range between 568km and 659km, depending on the variant.

Polestar 2 2026 FAQs

Best EV options under $65,000

Your budget puts you into some good EVs with decent range including the BYD Seal, Cupra Born, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 (just outside your budget), Tesla Model 3 and others.

Resale value is the big unknown at the moment with many used-car buyers wary of the potential costs of replacing the EV battery sometime in the future.

The future-proofing thing is debatable, too, and experts reckon EV technology is still in its infancy and has a long way to go. If that’s the case, then today’s EVs might seem like Model T Fords in the near future. It all remains to be seen and rests partly on the willingness of the Australian government to get serious about the EV infrastructure necessary for the tech to become viable for more people.

How to charge a Polestar 2 (how long, cost & how many kwh)?

There are three different ways to charge your Polestar two – two at home and one in public. The first involves a regular 240V wall socket, using a standard charging cable provided by Polestar. This will take roughly 34 hours at home for the 69kWh battery or 41 hours for the long-range 82kWh battery. Charging costs range between 21 to 36 cents per kWh on average but can vary depending on demand and which state you live in. Alternatively, owners can purchase an AC wall unit which on average costs between $800 to $2000, with additional charges for installation. An 11kW unit will fully charge a Polestar 2 with a 69kWh battery in seven hours, while the 82kWh unit will take eight hours. If the unit is hooked up to solar power, the cost can be free. Polestar owners can also access public DC fast-charging stations with the maximum output of 200kW. It will take 40 minutes to charge the 69kWh battery at this rate and 32 minutes on the 82kWh unit. Once again, charges depending on demand and where you’re charging, but as a general rule you should never pay more than $40 per charge.

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Polestar 2 2026 Boot Space

With the rear seats upright there is 407L of boot space, including the 43L underfloor compartment, which expands to 1097L with the rear seats folded.

There's also a 41L front boot.

Polestar 2 2026 Accessories

As standard there are LED headlights, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control and heated front seats with electric adjustment.

Additionally there are a tonne of single optional extras and packages.

Polestar 2 2026 Speed

The Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Long range Single motor can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds.

The Long range Dual motor can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds. Adding the 'Performance package' reduces this to 4.2 seconds.

Top speed for the entire line-up is electronically limited to 205km/h.

Polestar 2 2026 Seats

The Polestar 2 has a five-seat layout. Fabric seats are standard, though depending on the option pack you can get synthetic leather or Nappa leather upholstery.

The front seats are heated as standard and if you get the optional Nappa leather seats they gain ventilation. Also if you get the 'Climate pack' the outboard rear seats become heated.

Polestar 2 2026 Engine

Single motor versions of the Polestar 2 have a rear-mounted electric motor which produces either 200kW or 220kW, depending on the battery pack.

Dual-motor versions add an electric motor to the front axle bringing total system outputs to 310kW and 740Nm. Adding the 'Performance pack' increases the power output to 350kW.