2 Long Range Single Motor (MY26)

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (MY26) is a 5-seat liftback with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £49,160. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.2 seconds, quicker than 54% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 295 miles (475 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 71% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 21st of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (166 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 79 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 110 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 327 miles (527 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £167 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for liftbacks (£192 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £28,000–£32,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 290 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.