Polestar Polestar 2

Long Range Single Motor

2024 model year

V2L
V2H
V2G
Tow
379miles WLTP
79kWh usable
205kW DC peak
£50,900from OTR

The Long Range Single Motor is the range-optimised Polestar 2, pairing 379 miles WLTP with 205kW DC charging and Google OS.

Data verified from manufacturer sources. Last checked: .

Polestar Polestar 2 variants

Compare all available Polestar Polestar 2 trims.

VariantPrice OTRWLTP rangeDC peakV2LV2HV2G
Standard Range Single Motor£41,900320 mi135 kW
Long Range Single Motor£50,900379 mi205 kW
Long Range Dual Motor£56,900321 mi205 kW

Full specifications

Full technical specifications
Usable battery 79 kWh
Gross battery 82 kWh
WLTP range 379 miles
Efficiency 4.8 mi/kWh
Max AC charging 11 kW
Max DC charging 205 kW
Charge time 0–100% (7kW) 12.4 hrs
Charge time 10–80% (DC) 28 min
Charge port(s) CCS2
Seats 5
Boot capacity 405 litres
Towing capacity Not rated
Heat pump Yes
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
BIK rate 2026/27 4%

Charging at home

Max AC charging

11 kW

0–100% at 7kW: approx. 12.4 hrs

Max DC rapid charging

205 kW

10–80% rapid: approx. 28 min

Charge ports

CCS2

Company car tax (BIK)

4% BIK 2026/27

All pure electric vehicles attract a flat 4% BIK rate in 2026/27, rising to 5% in 2027/28. This makes the Polestar Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor significantly cheaper as a company car than a petrol or diesel equivalent. Confirm on GOV.UK.

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Alternatives to consider

How the Polestar Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor compares to similar EVs on battery, range, home charging speed and V2X capability.

i4 eDrive40

BMW CCS

Battery (usable)
83.9 kWh
WLTP range
348 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
205 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~13.2 hrs
10–80% rapid
~31 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

BMW premium saloon with strong DC charging and an established dealer network

EV6 Long Range RWD

Kia CCS

Battery (usable)
74 kWh
WLTP range
328 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
233 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~11.6 hrs
10–80% rapid
~18 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✓

800V rapid charging and V2L for a lower list price

Model 3 Long Range RWD

Tesla CCS

Battery (usable)
75 kWh
WLTP range
390 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
250 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~11.8 hrs
10–80% rapid
~25 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

Longer WLTP range with Supercharger network access across the UK

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • 205kW DC peak charging: 10–80% in approximately 28 minutes
  • 379-mile WLTP range — longest of any Polestar 2 variant
  • Google Automotive OS with native Maps and Play Store

Weaknesses

  • No V2L, V2H, or V2G bidirectional capability
  • Cannot tow — 0kg rated towing capacity
  • Smaller UK dealer and service network than German rivals

Polestar Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor FAQs

Does the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor support vehicle-to-grid charging?

No. No current Polestar 2 variant supports V2L, V2H, or V2G. For bidirectional capability at a similar price, the Kia EV6 offers 3.6kW V2L, or the Nissan Leaf e+ supports V2H and V2G via CHAdeMO.

What is the real-world range of the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor?

The 379-mile WLTP figure is achieved under test conditions. Motorway driving at a steady 70mph typically returns around 260–300 miles depending on temperature, payload, and climate control use.

Why choose the Long Range Single Motor over the Long Range Dual Motor?

The Single Motor uses RWD and returns a higher WLTP range — 379 miles versus 321. It also costs less. The Dual Motor adds AWD and a higher power output if performance or poor-weather traction are priorities.

How fast does the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor charge at a public rapid charger?

At its 205kW DC peak, a 10–80% charge takes approximately 28 minutes. Most UK public rapids cap at 50–150kW, where charge time will be longer — around 35–45 minutes at a 100kW charger.

Sources & data transparency

All data on this page was verified on 2026-05-14 from primary manufacturer and regulatory sources.