Polestar Polestar 2

Standard Range Single Motor

2024 model year

V2L
V2H
V2G
Tow
320miles WLTP
67kWh usable
135kW DC peak
£41,900from OTR

The Polestar 2 Standard Range brings Google OS and clean Scandinavian design at the most accessible price in the Polestar 2 range.

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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 67 kWh
Gross battery 69 kWh
WLTP range 320 miles
Efficiency 4.8 mi/kWh
Max AC charging 11 kW
Max DC charging 135 kW
Charge time 0–100% (7kW) 10.5 hrs
Charge time 10–80% (DC) 35 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. 10.5 hrs

Max DC rapid charging

135 kW

10–80% rapid: approx. 35 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 Standard 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 Standard Range Single Motor compares to similar EVs on battery, range, home charging speed and V2X capability.

ID.4 Pro

Volkswagen CCS

Battery (usable)
77 kWh
WLTP range
269 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
135 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~12.1 hrs
10–80% rapid
~36 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

More established dealer network with comparable range and similar pricing

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 rival with stronger DC charging and wider service coverage

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 range with Supercharger network access for a similar price

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Google Automotive OS with native Maps and Play Store
  • Minimalist Scandinavian interior with quality materials
  • 320-mile WLTP range from a 67kWh usable battery

Weaknesses

  • No V2L, V2H, or V2G bidirectional capability
  • 405-litre boot is tight versus estate-bodied rivals
  • Smaller UK service network than Volkswagen Group or BMW

Polestar Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor FAQs

Does the Polestar 2 Standard Range support vehicle-to-load or vehicle-to-grid?

No. No Polestar 2 variant supports V2L, V2H, or V2G. If bidirectional charging is a priority, the Kia EV6 provides 3.6kW V2L output, and the Nissan Leaf e+ supports V2H via CHAdeMO.

What infotainment system does the Polestar 2 Standard Range use?

The Polestar 2 runs Google Automotive OS, giving native access to Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play Store. Apps update over the air. It requires a Google account linked to the vehicle.

How does the Standard Range Single Motor compare to the Long Range Single Motor?

The Standard Range uses a 67kWh usable battery and peaks at 135kW DC. The Long Range adds a 79kWh usable battery and raises DC charging to 205kW, giving a longer WLTP range and faster rapid charging — at around £9,000 more.

Can the Polestar 2 Standard Range tow a trailer?

No. The Standard Range Single Motor has a 0kg rated towing capacity, so it cannot be used to tow a trailer or caravan. The Long Range Dual Motor is rated for 1,500kg if towing is a requirement.

Sources & data transparency

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