The 2024 Polestar 2 gets a front end tweak reflecting the by Polestar 3, as well as all-new electric motors, more powerful batteries, and the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive.

“Typically in the car industry, a facelift introduces superficial visual changes that often destroy the original intention of the car’s design theme. With the new model year Polestar 2, we rather went below the surface and upgraded substantial tech and mechanical components of the electric drivetrain. This is the best Polestar 2 yet, and with the updated front design with the new SmartZone, the best looking one, too,” says Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.

Polestar 2 started their EV 2019. It was the 1st car in the world to have the Android Automotive OS with Google built-in (not to be confused with Android Auto. Since then, 27 markets moved more than 100,000 units by late 2022.

 

High-tech design tweaks

Polestar 2 gets SmartZone that is featured in Polestar 3. Among other safety features, it has a front facing camera and mid-range radar.

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New motors, refined ride and rear-wheel drive

Next-generation electric motors and inverters are fitted. Single-motor variants will be rear-wheel drive, powered by a permanent magnet motor with silicon carbide inverter. Power is increaser to 220 kW/490 Nm from 170 kW/330 Nm). The resulting 0-100 km/h has been improved by 1.2 seconds, and is now 6.2 seconds.

Equally important is the dual-motor models which will have rear-drive bias. Power of 310 kW / 740 Nm produces and impressive 4.5 second 0-100. The front motor can now be disengaged completely, increasing range to 592km.

An optional pack has 350 kW which drops the 0-100 to 4.2 seconds. This upgrade can be had as an over-the-air-update for Long range Dual motor cars.

“Changing from front- to rear-wheel drive in the single-motor variants, and re-calibrating the torque ratio in the dual-motor variant for an increased rear-wheel drive feel, elevates the Polestar 2 driving experience to a whole new level,” says Joakim Rydholm, Head of Chassis Development at Polestar. “The updated Polestar 2 is an even more playful and agile car, retaining its compactness and complete sense of control, while at the same time becoming more mature with added comfort.”

Better range and quicker charging

Larger 82 kWh batteries have 27 modules on long range models. Standard-range cars have a 69 kWh pack with 24 modules, supplied by LG Chem

Charing is 205 kW DC for long-range batteries and 135 kW for the standard-range battery.

While the long range  dual-motor cars have 582km, the Standard single motor models range is a respectable 518 km, and 635 km for the long range.

Revised standard equipment increases value

Standard safety and convenience gear now includes: Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with steering support, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, and Rear Collision Warning and Mitigation, along with the 360-degree surround view camera and automatic dimming exterior mirrors. The wireless phone charger is now also standard on all versions.

Australian customers will be able to order the model year 2024 Polestar 2 in the second quarter of 2023 via Polestar.com. First deliveries are expected in the third quarter of 2023.

Variant Drivetrain Battery capacity Max charging speed, DC Preliminary range, WLTP [1] Power Torque 0-100 km/h
Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack AWD 82 kWh 205 kW Up to 592 km 350 kW 740 Nm 4.2s
Long range Dual motor AWD 82 kWh 205 kW Up to 592 km 310 kW 740 Nm 4.5s
Long range Single motor RWD 82 kWh 205 kW Up to 635 km 220 kW 490 Nm 6.2s
Standard range Single motor RWD 69 kWh 135 kW Up to 518 km 200 kW 490 Nm 6.4s