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Polestar 2

Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 12:00 PM

Another update to storied electric crossover includes better battery for cheapest model The Polestar 2 is something of a symbol of the remarkable potential of electric cars for rapid development.Most ICE cars don’t change and improve as widely and rapidly in several generations as this EV has in a single one – including another series of updates for 2026.The 2 was the second production model from Polestar, first appearing on UK roads in 2020. Introduced in dual-motor, long-range, upper-level derivative form, the offering was then fleshed out with a shorter-range version, then a single-motor version and finally the range-topping, limited-edition, performance-tuned BST Edition 270.As part of a mid-life model update in 2023, some pretty bold technical changes were made to the car. Some were predictable enough: a new battery pack boosted capacity and range while new motor technology improved both performance and efficiency. But how many cars can you think of that switched from front- to rear-wheel drive midway though the course of their life? That’s precisely what single motor versions of the the 2 did, and a great deal of claimed range and running efficiency followed as a result.Keep reading to find out exactly how much of an improvement they deliver in real-world driving and what else this intriguing alternative EV has gained recently.Range at a glancePolestar's is a simple derivative line-up in which you choose between Standard Range and Long Range models, the latter also being available in four-wheel-drive Dual Motor form.On all models, both Pilot and Plus packages are offered, the former adding assisted driving technology, the latter more various items of optional equipment.Then on Dual Motor models, Polestar's Performance package adds extra power, lowered suspension, manual adjustable Öhlins dampers and uprated brakes.VERSIONPOWERPOLESTAR 2 STANDARD RANGE SINGLE MOTOR268bhpPOLESTAR 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR295bhpPOLESTAR 2 LONG RANGE DUAL MOTOR416bhpPOLESTAR 2 LONG RANGE DUAL MOTOR PERFORMANCE PACK469bhp