Starts at $49,900
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Polestar 2 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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As is typically the case with EVs, the single-motor Polestar 2 with the smaller wheels is the range champ in the lineup. It's also the price champ, so if you're looking to maximize your range, you get the best deal, too. The dual-motor versions are much faster, of course, but 0-60 in 5.9 seconds will be plenty quick for most.
We generally advise against embiggening the wheels on your EV, as doing so tends to have a significantly negative effect on range. In this case, however, you can upgrade your wheels to 20s while only losing 13 miles of range, so if you're sold on the look of those wheels, it's an easy pill to swallow.
The dual-motor Polestar 2 is a tempting proposition. Although it trails the lineup's range leader (the single-motor model with 19-inch wheels) by 44 miles, its rated range of 276 miles is far from disappointing. It's also a dramatically faster car that adds the year-round versatility of all-wheel drive. Tough choice — or maybe an easy one if you like big power.
The dual-motor Polestar 2 with 20-inch wheels manages to limit the range penalty to just 10 miles, but do you really want to trade range for style — and get a firmer ride, too? Then again, the 2 with the 20s really does look great.
Here comes the law of diminishing returns. Yes, the Performance Pack adds 34 horsepower compared to the regular Polestar 2 AWD, but it doesn't gain any torque, and we would argue that the regular version's 421-hp output is already more than adequate. Now consider the fact that the Performance Pack exacts a penalty of 19 miles in the range column. Is all of that worth spending another seven or eight grand? It's hard to make the case, in our opinion.
What are the different versions of the 2024 2, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 2 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Polestar 2 Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive (19-inch wheels) | $49,900 | Electric | 320 mi | 299 hp | 361 lb-ft |
| 2024 Polestar 2 Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive (20-inch wheels) | $51,200 | Electric | 307 mi | 299 hp | 361 lb-ft |
| 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (19-inch wheels) | $55,300 | Electric | 276 mi | 421 hp | 546 lb-ft |
| 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (20-inch wheels) | $56,600 | Electric | 266 mi | 421 hp | 546 lb-ft |
| 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD Performance Pack | $63,000 | Electric | 247 mi | 455 hp | 546 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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