Saloon · 2020–2024

Polestar2

Volvo-related performance EV with a hatchback boot. Single-motor and dual-motor Performance packs dominate classifieds.

Best for: Premium EV buyers who want something other than a Model 3.

Indicative running costs ~£1,528–£2,322 / year

Power: 231–476 hp
Economy: 3.2–3.8 mi/kWh
Fuel: Electric
Boot: 480 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 205/55 R16 – 245/40 R18

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~32–38 PSI cold — door sticker is law for loading

Engine oil

No engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule

Oil capacity

N/A (EV)

Spare / puncture kit

Often no spare — kit or roadside cover

ULEZ

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Polestar 2 at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,528–£2,322 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Energy (home charging)	~£640/yr home charging @ £0.28/kWh, 8,000 miles (~3.5 mi/kWh)
Road tax	£0–£195 (EV rules changing — check GOV.UK)
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£180–£300 (EV health check / cabin & brake fluid)
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

3 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Long Range Single Motor Efficiency focus. RWD · 3.5–3.8 mi/kWh	RWD	~231–299 hp	3.5–3.8 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Long Range Dual Motor Common dual-motor. AWD · 3.2–3.6 mi/kWh	AWD	~408 hp	3.2–3.6 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Performance Chassis / wheel pack. AWD · 3.0–3.5 mi/kWh	AWD	~476 hp	3.0–3.5 mi/kWh	£0–£195*

Variant

Power

Road tax

Long Range Single Motor

Efficiency focus.

RWD · 3.5–3.8 mi/kWh

~231–299 hp

£0–£195*

Long Range Dual Motor

Common dual-motor.

AWD · 3.2–3.6 mi/kWh

~408 hp

£0–£195*

Performance

Chassis / wheel pack.

AWD · 3.0–3.5 mi/kWh

~476 hp

£0–£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

EngineElectric motor

GearboxSingle-speed automatic

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceFollow manufacturer EV schedule; check brake fluid and cabin filter yearly

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxOften £0 standard rate — confirm current GOV.UK rules and any expensive-car supplement

CO₂0 g/km at tailpipe

Tyre sizeCommonly 205/55 R16 – 245/40 R18

Tyre pressureOften ~32–38 PSI cold — door sticker is law for loading

OilNo engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule

Oil capacityN/A (EV)

ULEZZero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Buying a used 2

1Single vs dual motor
2Performance pack brakes/wheels
3Software / OTA history

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

12V issues
Suspension wear on Performance
Paint / panel quirks

Polestar 2 FAQs

Is a used Polestar 2 expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,528–£2,322 / year including energy (home charging), tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Polestar 2 need?

Often ~32–38 PSI cold — door sticker is law for loading. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Polestar 2 take?

No engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule. Capacity is N/A (EV). Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Polestar 2 problems?

Buyers most often watch for: 12V issues; Suspension wear on Performance. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Polestar 2 ULEZ compliant?

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Owner handbook

Official Polestar manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

Polestar manuals ↗

Guides & tools

Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN