2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY22-23)

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY22-23) is a 5-seat liftback with front-wheel drive, sold new in 2022, when it cost £43,150 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 233 miles (375 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 39% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 37th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (176 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 66 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 113 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 257 miles (414 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 2022 example is estimated at £13,900–£16,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2022 car should still manage about 215 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.