The Polestar 2 has obtained a spread of updates for mannequin 12 months 2026 (MY26), however it hasn’t develop into any dearer.
The up to date electrical liftback vary is now obtainable to order, forward of first buyer deliveries in November.
The entry-level ‘Customary vary Single motor’ variant has obtained probably the most substantial updates, regardless of remaining priced at $62,400 earlier than on-road prices.
It swaps its 69kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery from LG Chem for a 70kWh NMC unit from CATL, bumping WLTP electrical vary from 546km to 554km.
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Whereas that’s solely a modest vary acquire, there’s been a extra substantial bounce in its DC fast-charging fee. It will possibly now be charged at as much as 180kW, an enchancment on the 135kW fee with the outdated battery.
On the different finish of the lineup, the Lengthy vary Twin motor Efficiency is the one variant to obtain a worth enhance, nevertheless, it now comes with the Plus Pack as normal.
All Polestar 2s get a brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip, which the model says ends in a smoother, extra responsive infotainment system.
Exterior adjustments are restricted to a brand new sandy metallic end referred to as Dune – changing the outdated Jupiter end – in addition to obtainable tinting for the rear-side home windows and a brand new 20-inch solid alloy wheel design included within the Efficiency Pack.
Inside, there’s a brand new ‘bio-attributed’ MicroTech quilted upholstery in Charcoal, whereas Black Ash inlays can be found with the Plus Pack.
That possibility package deal as soon as once more features a 13-speaker, 600W Harman Kardon sound system which was lacking for MY25.
A brand new possibility is a 14-speaker 1350W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, which prices $3500 however can solely be ordered along with the Plus Pack.
Right here’s the total listing of what’s within the $4700 Plus Pack:
- Panoramic glass roof
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats
- 4-way energy lumbar
- Driver reminiscence
- Entrance cushion leg extension
- Backrest storage nets
- 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
It’s to not be confused with the $1900 Professional Pack, which incorporates:
- 20-inch graphite Professional alloy wheels
- Black seatbelts with gold striping
- Gold valve caps
Different choices on the Polestar 2 embody:
- Local weather pack (warmth pump, heated rear seats, wiper nozzles and steering wheel): $1500
- Pixel adaptive LED headlights: $1600
- Rear privateness glass: $500
- Bridge of Weir animal welfare-secured leather-based upholstery in Zinc: $4800 (requires Plus Pack)
- Bridge of Weir animal welfare-secured leather-based upholstery in Charcoal: $4400 (requires Plus Pack)
The static costs throughout many of the vary follows worth cuts of $5000 introduced final September for MY25 autos.
Regardless of sharper costs, Polestar delivered solely 537 Polestar 2s in Australia between January and the tip of July this 12 months, down 48.37 per cent on the identical interval final 12 months.
It was outsold by the Tesla Mannequin 3 (4077), The world of seal (1882) and BMW i4 (626), although it trounced the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (83).
Pricing
| Polestar 2 | Pricing earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Polestar 2 Customary vary Single motor | $62,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Lengthy vary Single motor | $66,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Lengthy vary Twin motor | $71,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Lengthy vary Twin motor Efficiency (incl. Plus pack) | $85,080 |
