2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY24)

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY24) is a 5-seat liftback with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2023 to 2024, when it cost £44,950 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds, quicker than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 245 miles (395 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 44% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 37th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (167 Wh/km), more efficient than 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 273 miles (439 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 2023 example is estimated at £17,100–£18,900 and a 2024 one at £21,400–£24,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2023 car should still manage about 231 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.