The Polestar 2 The electric liftback has received a slight refresh for 2026, bringing with it minor technical improvements, a new battery and a bit more range at the lower end of the range.
The base Polestar 2 “Standard Range Single Motor” now features a slightly larger nickel-manganese-cobalt lithium-ion battery (NMC) from Chinese manufacturer CATL, replacing an NMC unit from LG Chem. While the range only increased by 8 km, the fast charging speed was increased from 135 kW to 180 kW.
All variants now have a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which is intended to shorten loading times and improve response times when inputting the infotainment system.
At the top is the “Long Range Dual Motor Performance”, which, in addition to the standard equipment with the otherwise optional Performance package, now also includes the optional Plus package. The price has been increased accordingly, with Polestar indicating that the change reflects customer preferences.
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Otherwise, prices have remained the same across the range, while there’s a new sand metallic finish called ‘Dune’ in place of the old ‘Jupiter’ color. The static pricing for most of the range follows price cuts of $5,000 announced last September for 2025 vehicles.
Tinting is also available for the rear side windows, while a new 20-inch forged alloy wheel design has been added to the Performance package. Inside, there’s new “biologically attributed” MicroTech quilted upholstery in anthracite, while black ash inserts are available in the Plus package.
This option package again includes a 600W 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, which was missing for 2025. A new option is a 1350W, 14-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system that costs $3,500 and can only be ordered with the Plus package.
Despite lower prices, the Chinese-owned Swedish brand delivered 746 Polestar 2s in Australia in 2025, down 48.9 percent from 2024, although Polestar Australia overall saw a 38.5 percent increase year-on-year.
It was surpassed by the Tesla Model 3 (6617). the BYD Seal (3784) and the BMW i4 (886), although it beat the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (200).
Prices
Prices for three variants of the 2026 Polestar 2 range remain unchanged, while power on the top long-range Dual has increased by $4,700 as the previously optional Plus package is now standard.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Series Single Engine | $62,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Engine | $66,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Engine | $71,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Power | $85,080 (+$4700) |
Drives and efficiency
The standard single motor is now equipped with a 70 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery from Chinese manufacturer CATL. This is an upgrade from LG Chem’s old 69kWh NMC battery and has increased fast charging from 135kW to 180kW. All other variants remain unchanged.
| Specifications | Standard range single motor | Single motor with long range | Long-range dual engine | Long-range dual engine performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single engine electric | Single engine electric | Twin-motor electric drive | Twin-motor electric drive |
| battery | 70 kWh Li-ion | 82 kWh Li-ion | 82 kWh Li-ion | 82 kWh Li-ion |
| Peak performance | 200kW | 220kW | 310kW | 350kW |
| Peak torque | 490 Nm | 490 Nm | 740 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Curb weight | 2042kg | 2081 kg | 2185kg | 2182kg |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 6.4s | 6.2s | 4.5s | 4.2s |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 14.8 kWh/100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 554km | 659km | 596km | 568km |
| Max. AC charging rate | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW |
| Max. DC charging rate | 180 kW (10-80% 26 mins) | 205kW (10-80% 28min) | 205kW (10-80% 28min) | 205kW (10-80% 28min) |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|
| length | 4606mm |
| Width | 1859mm |
| Height | 1479mm (1473 mm with Performance Package) |
| wheelbase | 2735mm |
| Loading capacity | 407L (rear seats folded up) 1097L (rear seats folded down) 43L (trunk under the floor) 41L (storage space under the hood) |
Maintenance and warranty
Polestar Australia offers a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty on its range. The brand states that the Polestar 2 generally “does not require maintenance for up to two years or 30,000km”, although the vehicle’s onboard diagnostics will alert the owner if service is required sooner.
| Maintenance and warranty | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|
| guarantee | 5 years, unlimited kilometers |
| High-voltage battery guarantee | 8 years, 160,000 km |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 24 months or 30,000 km |
| Service at top prices | 5 years or 100,000 km |
| Total service costs at the maximum price | $1131 |
Security
The Polestar 2 has a five-star rating from independent safety agency ANCAP, based on tests carried out in 2021 by sister organization Euro NCAP.
| category | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|
| Protection for adults | 92 percent |
| Passenger protection for children | 87 percent |
| Protection of vulnerable road users | 80 percent |
| Security assistant | 82 percent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 8 airbags, including:
- front
- Page
- inside
- Curtain
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Detection of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- Steering support
- Reverse AEB
- Automatically dimming exterior mirrors
- Blind Spot Assist
- Cross traffic warning and assistant
- Emergency stop assistant
- Parking sensors front, rear and side
- “Indirect tire pressure monitoring system”
- Lane keeping assistant
- Pilot assistant
- Braking after impact
- Mitigation of run-off roads
- Surround view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
Standard equipment
The Polestar 2 range includes four variants. As part of the updates for 2026, the top long-range dual-motor performance now gets the Plus package as standard.
Equipment highlights of the Polestar 2 2026:
- Single engine or twin engine powertrain
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tire repair kit
- “Standard dynamic chassis”
- Automatic LED headlights
- Windshield wipers with rain sensors
- Anthracite-embossed textile upholstery
- “3D Etched Deco” inlays
- Electrically adjustable, heated side mirrors
- Power front seats with lumbar support and position memory
- Heated front seats
- Wireless phone charger
- 12.3-inch digital instrument display
- 11.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Integrated Google apps and services including:
- Google Maps
- Google Assistant
- Google Chrome Beta Browser
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Waze
- Prime Video
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Connected services (12 months free)
- DAB+ digital radio
- 2 x Front USB-C Ports
- 2 x Rear USB-C Ports
- 8 speaker sound system
- Dual zone climate control
- Interior lighting “medium level”.
- Electric tailgate
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance adds:
- Performance software upgrade (350 kW)
- 20-inch performance forged alloy wheels
- Swedish gold four-piston brake calipers from Brembo
- Perforated, ventilated brake discs
- “Polestar Engineered Performance Chassis”
- Öhlins manually adjustable dampers (22 settings)
- Panoramic glass roof
- LED fog lights with cornering function
- Biologically attributed MicroTech charcoal padding
- Black ash decorative inlays
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- 4-way lumbar support
- Driver memory
- Leg extension with padding at the front
- Swedish gold seat belts
- Backrest storage nets
- Electric tailgate with kick sensor
- Grocery bag holder in the trunk
- Harman Kardon sound system with 13 speakers
- “High-level” interior lighting
- Digital key
The performance software upgrade is also available for long-range dual-engine variants without a performance package.
Options
Several option packages are available for the Polestar 2.
The Performance Package ($8,980, available only with Long Range Dual Motor) adds:
- Performance software upgrade (350 kW)
- 20-inch performance forged alloy wheels
- Swedish gold four-piston brake calipers from Brembo
- Perforated, ventilated brake discs
- “Polestar Engineered Performance Chassis”
- Öhlins manually adjustable dampers (22 settings)
- Swedish gold seat belts
The Plus Package ($4,700, standard on Long Range Dual Motor Performance) adds:
- Panoramic glass roof
- LED fog lights with cornering function
- Biologically attributed MicroTech charcoal padding
- Black ash decorative inlays
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- 4-way lumbar support
- Driver memory
- Leg extension with padding at the front
- Backrest storage nets
- Electric tailgate with kick sensor
- Grocery bag holder in the trunk
- Harman Kardon sound system with 13 speakers
- “High-level” interior lighting
- Digital key
Per Pack ($1900) adds:
- 20-inch Pro alloy wheels in graphite
- Black seat belts with Swedish gold stripes
- Swedish gold valve caps
The Climate Package ($1,500) includes the following:
- Energy-saving heat pump
- Heated wiper nozzles
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
Other Polestar 2 options include:
- Pixel Adaptive LED Headlights: $1600 (requires Plus package)
- Rear privacy glass: $500
- Bridge of Weir Animal Welfare Leather Upholstery in Zinc: $4,800 (Plus Package Required)
- Bridge of Weir Charcoal Animal Welfare Leather Upholstery: $4,400 (Plus Package Required)
- Bowers and Wilkins 14-speaker sound system: $3,500 (Plus package required)
Colors
Six colors are available for the 2026 Polestar 2 range, with Dune being the latest addition. All except Vapor cost extra.
2026 Polestar 2 Colors:
- steam
- Dune – $1500
- Storm – $1500
- Midnight – $1500
- Place – $1500
- Snow – $1800
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