Polestar 2 After 100,000 Miles: Owner Reveals Battery Degradation, Maintenance Issues
He’s not selling it, that’s for sure.
He’s not selling it, that’s for sure.
Blame tariffs or a shifting market, but the only Polestar 2 for 2025 is the Long-Range Dual-Motor Performance Pack at $66,200.
A total of 34 electric cars are on the list, all of them with 300 miles of range or more. That’s six more EVs since our last update.
You aren't alone if you did a double-take today. Even the top boss at Polestar had something to say about Ford's new EV.
Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?
These changes make an already solid EV better and align it with the newer models in the Polestar lineup.
CarWow tested BYD, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Polestar and Tesla EVs. One had the best range.
The brand is "currently evaluating" 100% EV tariff increases from the Biden Administration, including the impact on Polestar 2 prices.
The company increased Polestar 4 deliveries in China, but the Polestar 2 was down 50% year-over-year.
CEO Thomas Ingenlath said he’s not inclined to follow a VW Golf-like evolution of the Polestar 2 nameplate.
Interestingly, the Polestar 2 Single Motor and Dual Motor now retail for the same price.
All the cars in the test were below their advertised figures, but the Model 3 fell short by almost 30%.
The focus on profitability almost stopped the brand's expansion in 2023.
A used example of this sleek EV liftback can be found for as low as $30,000. That's a lot of performance and range for not much cash.
The company mentions "weakening global consumer demand particularly affecting the rate of EV adoption."
With the Polestar 2's flexible lease deal, you can return the car after just five payments if it's not for you.
The company says that it prioritizes value over volume.
The model offers up to 320 miles in single-motor, and up to 276 miles in dual-motor version.
The company is now preparing to produce several new models: Polestar 3, 4, 5 and 6.
In 2023, the car market has seen a drastic shift. Tesla's price cuts and increased production mean that buyers are in for a treat.
The company now aims for 60,000-70,000 units in 2023, compared to 80,000 previously.
The 2024 Polestar 2 is more expensive than its predecessor, but it brings significant powertrain and equipment updates.
Version P2.9 also comes with upgrades for the Range Assist and Apple CarPlay features.
The Polestar 2 lineup is expanding, but it's affected by the lack of the $7,500 federal tax credit.