The Polestar 2 has obtained a spread of updates for mannequin yr 2026 (MY26), but it surely hasn’t change into any dearer.
The up to date electrical liftback vary is now out there to order, forward of first buyer deliveries in November.
The entry-level ‘Normal vary Single motor’ variant has obtained probably the most substantial updates, regardless of remaining priced at $62,400 earlier than on-road prices.
It swaps its 69kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery from LG Chem for a 70kWh NMC unit from CATL, bumping WLTP electrical vary from 546km to 554km.
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Whereas that’s solely a modest vary acquire, there’s been a extra substantial soar in its DC fast-charging charge. It might now be charged at as much as 180kW, an enchancment on the 135kW charge with the previous battery.
On the different finish of the lineup, the Lengthy vary Twin motor Efficiency is the one variant to obtain a worth enhance, nonetheless, it now comes with the Plus Pack as customary.
All Polestar 2s get a brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip, which the model says leads to a smoother, extra responsive infotainment system.
Exterior modifications are restricted to a brand new sandy metallic end referred to as Dune – changing the previous Jupiter end – in addition to out there tinting for the rear-side home windows and a brand new 20-inch cast alloy wheel design included within the Efficiency Pack.
Inside, there’s a brand new ‘bio-attributed’ MicroTech quilted upholstery in Charcoal, whereas Black Ash inlays can be found with the Plus Pack.
That possibility package deal as soon as once more features a 13-speaker, 600W Harman Kardon sound system which was lacking for MY25.
A brand new possibility is a 14-speaker 1350W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, which prices $3500 however can solely be ordered at the side of the Plus Pack.
Right here’s the total record of what’s within the $4700 Plus Pack:
- Panoramic glass roof
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats
- 4-way energy lumbar
- Driver reminiscence
- Entrance cushion leg extension
- Backrest storage nets
- 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
It’s to not be confused with the $1900 Professional Pack, which incorporates:
- 20-inch graphite Professional alloy wheels
- Black seatbelts with gold striping
- Gold valve caps
Different choices on the Polestar 2 embody:
- Local weather pack (warmth pump, heated rear seats, wiper nozzles and steering wheel): $1500
- Pixel adaptive LED headlights: $1600
- Rear privateness glass: $500
- Bridge of Weir animal welfare-secured leather-based upholstery in Zinc: $4800 (requires Plus Pack)
- Bridge of Weir animal welfare-secured leather-based upholstery in Charcoal: $4400 (requires Plus Pack)
The static costs throughout a lot of the vary follows worth cuts of $5000 introduced final September for MY25 autos.
Regardless of sharper costs, Polestar delivered solely 537 Polestar 2s in Australia between January and the top of July this yr, down 48.37 per cent on the identical interval final yr.
It was outsold by the Tesla Mannequin 3 (4077), BYD Seal (1882) and BMW i4 (626), although it trounced the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (83).
Pricing
| Polestar 2 | Pricing earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Polestar 2 Normal vary Single motor | $62,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Lengthy vary Single motor | $66,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Lengthy vary Twin motor | $71,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Lengthy vary Twin motor Efficiency (incl. Plus pack) | $85,080 |
