Polestar
1 variant available
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Polestar 2Polestar
2024
RRP (before on-roads)
$72,400
WLTP Range
635 km
DC Charge
205 kW
0–100 km/h
6.4s
Drive-away price
$78,680
Includes stamp duty & registration for NSW
The Polestar 2 is a premium electric fastback from Volvo's performance spin-off. Built in China on Volvo's CMA platform, it pairs Scandinavian minimalism with a Google-powered Android Automotive system — Google Maps, Assistant, and the Play Store are built in natively (no Apple CarPlay). It's the restrained, adult alternative to the Tesla Model 3 for buyers who want quality over flash.
Key differentiator
635km WLTP range and native Google infotainment in a premium fastback — appeals to buyers who want quality materials and a calmer interior than a Tesla.
Who is this for?
Premium EV buyers who want Scandinavian design restraint, Google-native infotainment, and long-range capability without Tesla's polarising aesthetic.
Australia gets the Long Range Single Motor as the entry variant — 635km WLTP range from an 82kWh battery with 205kW DC charging. A dual-motor BST Edition exists for performance buyers, but the single motor at $72,400 is the rational pick for most. If you need Android Auto or CarPlay, note the Polestar 2 runs Android Automotive natively instead — a deal-maker for Google ecosystem users, a deal-breaker for others.
Data last verified: March 2026
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