2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY21)

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY21) is a 5-seat liftback with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2022, when it cost £39,900 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds, slower than 63% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 214 miles (345 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 30% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 38th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (177 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 61 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 75 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 222 miles (358 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.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £11,000–£13,600 and a 2022 one at £12,900–£15,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 194 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.