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2022 Polestar 2
New from
$59,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Polestar 2
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Polestar 2 is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $59,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $69,900 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Polestar 2 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2022.
The Polestar 2 is only available with an electric motor that produces 170kW and 330Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2022 Polestar 2 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
85.26 - 141.98 kW/t
74.13 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
405 litres
270 litres
650 litres
Vehicle Range
474 - 551 km
465 km
2,222 km
Price
$59,900 - $69,900
$30,190
$151,700
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
24 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,390 - 2,600 kg
1,820 kg
2,735 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
1,250 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
15.1°
14.3°
15.1°
Departure Angle
22°
12.8°
22°
Ground Clearance Unladen
151 mm
100 mm
152 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
69 - 78 kWh
1.3 kWh
83.9 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.6 kW
11.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
150 kW
110 kW
205 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
474 - 542 km
55 km
681 km
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2022 Polestar 2 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $59,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $64,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $69,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Polestar 2 Dimensions
1482mm
1859mm
4606mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 Polestar 2 Fuel Economy
| Polestar 2 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
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Polestar 2 FAQs
The cheapest Polestar 2 is the Base that starts from $59,900.
The most expensive Polestar 2 is the Base that starts from $69,900.
The best towing capacity of a Polestar 2 is offered by the Base which can tow 1500 kg
The largest Polestar 2 is the Base which measures 1859mm wide, 4606mm in length and sits 1482mm tall.
The most powerful Polestar 2 is the Base which has 300kW of power from its null engine.
The Polestar 2 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Polestar 2 is the Base which weighs 2600 kg (kerb weight).
The Polestar 2 uses Electric.