Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a stylish electric fastback that blends Swedish design with high performance. Offering a range of up to 659km (Long range Single motor), it delivers impressive acceleration and advanced tech features. With a focus on sustainability, the Polestar 2 represents the future of premium electric vehicles in Australia. The Polestar 2 was also the winner of our 2024 Best Electric Luxury Sedan under $100K award.

Reviews

2023 Polestar 2 review: Long Range Single Motor

Polestar’s first mass-market car is settling into the Australian market with a sharp drive and tactile materials

Reviews

2023 Polestar 2 review: Do you need the Performance pack?

We’ve driven a good slice of Polestar 2s, but this is the first Dual Motor version without the $8K Performance pack, and it’s great

News

2024 Polestar 2 revealed with RWD, longer range, faster charging

Polestar’s electric sedan will shift to a rear-drive setup as part of its yearly update

Comparisons

Best Electric Cars, $65k-80k: Australia’s premium EVs tested

In part two of our three price-based EV buying guides, we compare Australia’s electric cars priced between $65,000 and $80,000

News

Polestar’s head of sustainability says ‘vegan interiors’ are greenwashing

Terms like ‘vegan cars’ and programs such as carbon offsetting won’t combat the problem of emissions, says Fredrika Klarén

News

Polestar sustainability boss wants us to enjoy driving fast cars ‘within planetary boundaries’

“We need to tap into the drive of consumers and people all over the world to progress and enjoy the thrill of being human – i.e. driving fast cars – but doing it in a sustainable way within the planetary boundaries”

News

Polestar opens first Australian showroom in Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre

Volvo’s electric performance spinoff’s first Space will be in Melbourne’s largest shopping centre

News

Hertz Polestar and Tesla electric car rentals prove popular for extended test drives

International rental car giant Hertz says its increasingly electric fleet could help drive EV adoption now, and in the used market

News

Apple CarPlay upgrade complete for Polestar and Volvo in Australia

Not only will Volvo and Polestar owners finally get CarPlay this month, but both marques will offer the next generation when it launches next year

News

AutoNexus chosen to prep and deliver Polestar cars in Australia

The fulfilment company also takes care of other car companies’ needs locally

EV tax
News

EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022

Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify

Comparisons

Tesla Model Y v Kia EV6 v Polestar 2: Pricing and features compared

How does the new Tesla Model Y compare against its competition?

News

Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 5 sedan revealed further, Polestar 4 teased

Polestar uses sales-growth press release to drip-feed another preview of its coming new models

News

Polestar invests in fast-charging battery development

StoreDot’s silicon batteries could unlock new potential for electric vehicles

News

Polestar 2 remote performance upgrade arrives for Australia

Polestar 2 dual-motor available with power and torque upgrade for the first time via downloadable software upgrade

News

Polestar 2 beats Tesla Model 3 in April sales race

While Tesla’s Model 3 may have been on sale in Australia longer, it’s now got some stiff competition in the market

COTY

2022 Wheels Car of the Year contender: Polestar 2

Intriguing Swede impresses, but is outshone by Korean rivals

COTY

The quietest cabins at Wheels Car of the Year 2022

Our judges like to hear themselves think, so a quiet contender is a plus

COTY

Wheels Car of the Year 2022: The Contenders

Who made the cut in our hunt for the best new car on sale?

Advice

The electric cars you can buy in Australia today

Our rapid-fire snapshot of every new electric vehicle currently on sale in Australia

News

2022 Polestar 2 sales boosted by EV demand

Clever ordering has meant the Volvo subsidiary isn’t struggling for stock

News

2022 Polestar 2: Deliveries of the electric model begin

The first Polestar electric vehicles are being rolled out across the country

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Comparisons

Peak Charge: 2022 Kia EV6 v Hyundai IONIQ 5 v Polestar 2 comparison review

Hold that Tesla Model 3 order! Korea and Sweden have fresh answers to America’s EV sales hero, but which is the best alternative?

News

Polestar O2 Roadster concept revealed: Polestar 6 coming!

Tesla insists its new Roadster is still happening, but Polestar is at least honest enough to call this a concept – and what a fine concept it is