2021 — 2025

Model Years

The Polestar 2 evolved significantly across its production run. The biggest dividing line is 2024: new motors, rear-wheel drive for the single motor, and drivetrain parts that don't interchange with 2021–2023 cars. Ranges are US EPA figures.

2021

The launch year

Key Changes

First model year; US launched with the Long Range Dual Motor only
Android Automotive OS infotainment with Google built in
Two identical permanent-magnet motors (front and rear), 300 kW combined
78 kWh battery (75 kWh usable)
PTC resistive cabin heater only — no heat pump
Known for 12V battery drain, TCAM connectivity bugs, and early software immaturity

Available Models

Long Range Dual Motor

AWD

Performance Pack adds chassis hardware only — no extra power. The optional Performance software upgrade (350 kW) arrived later via OTA.

Power

300 kW (408 hp)

Torque

660 Nm / 487 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

233 mi (EPA)

DC fast charging: Up to 150 kW DC

Available Options

Plus Pack — Harman Kardon audio, panoramic roof, heated rear seats, wireless charging
Pilot Pack — Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera, auto-dimming mirrors
Performance Pack — Öhlins dampers, Brembo front brakes, 20" forged wheels, gold accents (no power increase)
Nappa leather interior

The first generation. The hardware was solid, but software maturity was lacking; most early issues were addressed by OTA updates over time. Single-motor variants were sold in other markets from 2021 but didn't reach the US until MY2022.

2022

Single motor arrives, software matures

Key Changes

Long Range Single Motor (front-wheel drive) added in the US
Heat pump available as part of the Plus Pack
Performance software upgrade: 300 → 350 kW via OTA (Europe from Nov 2021, US from Dec 2022)
DC charging peak raised to 155 kW
Some TCAMs built Dec 2021–Mar 2022 affected by the reboot-loop defect (TJ 36260)
BST Edition 270 limited edition (270 units, 47 for the US)

Available Models

Long Range Single Motor

FWD

Power

170 kW (231 hp)

Torque

330 Nm / 243 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

270 mi (EPA)

Long Range Dual Motor

AWD

With the paid Performance software upgrade: 350 kW / 476 hp, 680 Nm / 502 lb-ft.

Power

300 kW (408 hp)

Torque

660 Nm / 487 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

249 mi (EPA)

BST Edition 270

AWD

2022 model year · 270 units worldwide (47 US)

Power

350 kW (476 hp)

Torque

680 Nm / 502 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

247 mi (EPA)

DC fast charging: Up to 155 kW DC

Available Options

Plus Pack — now includes the heat pump
Pilot Pack — Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera
Performance Pack — Öhlins dampers, Brembo front brakes, 20" forged wheels (no power increase on its own)
Performance software upgrade — 350 kW / 680 Nm, sold separately (US: $1,195)
Nappa leather interior

Mechanically the same as 2021, with the single motor added and much better software. A late-2022 build with the heat pump is a strong used buy. A dual motor with the 350 kW software upgrade performs like a 2023 Performance Pack car.

2023

Last of the original powertrain

Key Changes

Same motors and 78 kWh battery as 2021–2022
Performance Pack now includes the 350 kW software upgrade
Dual Motor EPA range improved to 260 mi through software
Heat pump efficiency improvements via software (Plus Pack)
BST Edition 230 limited edition — original powertrain with the 2024-style front end (230 units)

Available Models

Long Range Single Motor

FWD

Power

170 kW (231 hp)

Torque

330 Nm / 243 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

270 mi (EPA)

Long Range Dual Motor

AWD

Power

300 kW (408 hp)

Torque

660 Nm / 487 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

260 mi (EPA)

Dual Motor + Performance Pack

AWD

Performance software upgrade included with the pack.

Power

350 kW (476 hp)

Torque

680 Nm / 502 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

—

BST Edition 230

AWD

2023 model year · 230 units (Europe and North America)

Original (2021–2023) powertrain, with the 2024-style front-end treatment.

Power

350 kW (476 hp)

Torque

680 Nm / 502 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

—

DC fast charging: Up to 155 kW DC

Available Options

Plus Pack — Harman Kardon audio, panoramic roof, heat pump
Pilot Pack — Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera
Performance Pack — Öhlins dampers, Brembo front brakes, 20" forged wheels, and 350 kW software (US: $5,500)
Nappa leather interior

The final year of the original front-wheel-drive single motor and the 300 kW dual-motor powertrain. Parts for 2021–2023 cars are largely interchangeable with each other — but many drivetrain and axle parts do NOT carry over to 2024+.

2024

New motors, new drivetrain

Key Changes

All-new motors: single motor switches from front-wheel to rear-wheel drive
Dual motor is now rear-biased: new permanent-magnet rear motor plus an asynchronous front motor that can fully disconnect
Single Motor: 220 kW / 490 Nm with an 82 kWh battery and 205 kW DC charging
Dual Motor: 310 kW / 740 Nm. Performance Pack: 335 kW / 740 Nm on US cars (78 kWh), 350 kW with the 82 kWh battery
US Performance Pack: less power than 2023 (335 vs 350 kW) but more torque (740 vs 680 Nm)
New axle and drivetrain hardware — not interchangeable with 2021–2023 cars
Revised front end with a sensor/camera panel in place of the grille
Slightly better infotainment unit (more RAM) — feels faster and can show the top-down and rear camera views together when reversing

Available Models

Long Range Single Motor

RWD

Power

220 kW (299 hp)

Torque

490 Nm / 361 lb-ft

Battery

82 kWh (79 kWh usable)

Range

320 mi (EPA)

Long Range Dual Motor

AWD

US dual-motor cars kept the 78 kWh pack (155 kW DC) for this year. The Performance Pack's extra power can be bought separately as an OTA software upgrade.

Power

310 kW (421 hp)

Torque

740 Nm / 546 lb-ft

Battery

82 kWh (78 kWh in US cars)

Range

276 mi (EPA)

Dual Motor + Performance Pack (US)

AWD

Polestar US marketing quoted 455 hp. Less power than the 2023 Performance Pack (350 kW), but more torque (740 vs 680 Nm). Plus Pack included.

Power

335 kW

Torque

740 Nm / 546 lb-ft

Battery

78 kWh (75 kWh usable)

Range

247 mi (EPA)

Dual Motor + Performance Pack (82 kWh)

AWD

Outside the US. US cars got this battery and output from 2025.

Power

350 kW (476 hp)

Torque

740 Nm / 546 lb-ft

Battery

82 kWh (79 kWh usable)

Range

—

DC fast charging: Up to 205 kW DC (82 kWh cars); 155 kW on US dual-motor cars

Available Options

Plus Pack — Harman Kardon audio, panoramic roof, heat pump
Pilot Pack — standard on US Dual Motor cars
Performance Pack — Öhlins dampers, Brembo front brakes, 20" forged wheels, and extra power (335 kW US / 350 kW with 82 kWh)
Nappa leather interior

The biggest change in the Polestar 2's life. Under the skin it's a different car: new motors, rear-wheel drive for the single motor, a disconnecting front motor on the dual, and new axle and drivetrain parts. When buying parts, always confirm whether a part is for 2021–2023 or 2024+.

2025

One fully loaded trim (US)

Key Changes

US lineup reduced to a single trim: Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack
Single-motor versions no longer sold in the US
82 kWh battery and 205 kW DC charging on US dual-motor cars
Performance Pack back to 350 kW / 476 hp in the US (with the 82 kWh battery)
Plus, Pilot, and Performance equipment standard in the US (including heat pump)

Available Models

Long Range Dual Motor + Performance Pack

AWD

Power

350 kW (476 hp)

Torque

740 Nm / 546 lb-ft

Battery

82 kWh (79 kWh usable)

Range

254 mi (EPA)

DC fast charging: Up to 205 kW DC

Available Options

Fully equipped in the US — Plus, Pilot, and Performance packs are standard
Nappa leather interior

Same 2024+ powertrain hardware, now with the 82 kWh battery in US dual-motor cars. Other markets continued to offer single-motor versions. A MY2026 update (Europe first) added a faster Snapdragon processor and optional Bowers & Wilkins audio.