The Polestar 2 electric liftback has received a light refresh for 2026, bringing minor tech upgrades, a new battery, and slightly more driving range at the bottom of the lineup.
The base Polestar 2 ‘Standard range Single motor’ now features a slightly larger nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery sourced from Chinese manufacturer CATL, replacing an NMC unit from LG Chem. While driving range has increased by only 8km, fast charging speed has been increased from 135kW to 180kW.
All variants now feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which is said to reduce loading times and improve input response times from the infotainment system.
At the top of the range is the ‘Long range Dual motor Performance’, which, in addition to its standard fitment of the otherwise optional Performance Pack, now also includes the optional Plus Pack. Its price has been increased accordingly, with Polestar noting that the change reflects customer preferences.
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Otherwise, prices across the range have remained the same, while there’s a new sandy metallic finish called ‘Dune’ in place of the old ‘Jupiter’ colour. The static prices across most of the range follow price cuts of $5000 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 Pack. Inside, there’s a new ‘bio-attributed’ MicroTech quilted upholstery in Charcoal, while Black Ash inlays are available with the Plus Pack.
That option package once again includes a 13-speaker, 600W Harman Kardon sound system, which was missing for 2025. A new option is a 14-speaker, 1350W Bowers and Wilkins sound system, which costs $3500 and can only be ordered in conjunction with the Plus Pack.
Despite lower prices, the Chinese-owned Swedish brand delivered 746 Polestar 2s in Australia in 2025, down 48.9 per cent on 2024, despite Polestar Australia recording a 38.5 per cent year-on-year increase overall.
It was outsold by the Tesla Model 3 (6617), the BYD Seal (3784), and the BMW i4 (886), though it beat the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (200).
Pricing
Pricing is unchanged for three variants of the 2026 Polestar 2 lineup, while the top-spec Long range Dual motor Performance has increased by $4700 as the previously optional Plus Pack is now standard.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor | $62,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long range Single motor | $66,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor | $71,400 |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance | $85,080 (+$4700) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The base Standard range Single motor now features a 70kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery from Chinese manufacturer CATL. This is an upgrade from the old 69kWh NMC battery from LG Chem, and has boosted fast charging from 135kW to 180kW. All other variants are unchanged.
| Specifications | Standard range Single motor | Long range Single motor | Long range Dual motor | Long range Dual motor Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single-motor electric | Single-motor electric | Dual-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Battery | 70kWh li-ion | 82kWh li-ion | 82kWh li-ion | 82kWh li-ion |
| Peak power | 200kW | 220kW | 310kW | 350kW |
| Peak torque | 490Nm | 490Nm | 740Nm | 740Nm |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 2042kg | 2081kg | 2185kg | 2182kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.4s | 6.2s | 4.5s | 4.2s |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 14.9kWh/100km | 14.8kWh/100km | 15.8kWh/100km | 16.8kWh/100km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 554km | 659km | 596km | 568km |
| Max. AC charge rate | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW |
| Max. DC charge rate | 180kW (10-80% 26 mins) | 205kW (10-80% 28 mins) | 205kW (10-80% 28 mins) | 205kW (10-80% 28 mins) |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4606mm |
| Width | 1859mm |
| Height | 1479mm (1473mm with Performance Pack) |
| Wheelbase | 2735mm |
| Cargo capacity | 407L (rear seats up) 1097L (rear seats folded) 43L (under-floor boot storage) 41L (under-bonnet storage) |
Servicing and Warranty
Polestar Australia backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The brand says the Polestar 2 generally “doesn’t need to be serviced for up to two years or 30,000km”, though the car’s onboard diagnostics will alert the owner if servicing is required sooner.
| Servicing and Warranty | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| High-voltage battery warranty | 8 years, 160,000km |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 24 months or 30,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years or 100,000km |
| Total capped-price service cost | $1131 |
Safety
The Polestar 2 boasts a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021 by sister organisation Euro NCAP.
| Category | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 92 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 80 per cent |
| Safety assist | 82 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 8 airbags, incl:
- Front
- Side
- Inner-side
- Curtain
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Vehicle, cyclist, pedestrian detection
- Steering support
- Reverse AEB
- Auto-dimming side mirrors
- Blind-spot assist
- Cross-traffic alert and assist
- Emergency stop assist
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
- “Indirect tyre pressure monitoring system”
- Lane-keep assist
- Pilot Assist
- Post-impact braking
- Run-off road Mitigation
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
Standard Equipment
There are four variants in the Polestar 2 range. As part of the updates for 2026, the top-spec Long range Dual motor Performance now gets the Plus Pack as standard.
2026 Polestar 2 equipment highlights:
- Single-motor or dual-motor powertrain
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- “Standard dynamic chassis”
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Charcoal embossed textile upholstery
- “3D-Etched deco” inlays
- Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
- Power-adjustable front seats with lumbar and position memory
- Heated front seats
- Wireless phone charger
- 12.3-inch digital instrument display
- 11.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Built-in Google apps and services, incl:
- Google Maps
- Google Assistant
- Google Chrome Beta browser
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Waze
- Prime Video
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Connected services (12 months complimentary)
- DAB+ digital radio
- 2 x front USB-C ports
- 2 x rear USB-C ports
- 8-speaker sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- “Mid-level” interior illumination
- Power tailgate
Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance adds:
- Performance software upgrade (350kW)
- 20-inch Performance forged alloy wheels
- Swedish gold four-piston Brembo brake calipers
- Drilled ventilated brake discs
- “Polestar Engineered performance chassis”
- Öhlins manually adjustable dampers (22 settings)
- Panoramic glass roof
- LED front fog lights with cornering function
- Bio-attributed MicroTech charcoal upholstery
- Black Ash deco inlays
- Power-adjustable front seats
- 4-way power lumbar
- Driver memory
- Front cushion leg extension
- Swedish gold seatbelts
- Backrest storage nets
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Grocery bag holder in boot
- 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- “High-level” interior illumination
- Digital key
The Performance software upgrade is also available for Long range Dual motor variants without the Performance pack.
Options
Multiple option packs are available for the Polestar 2.
Performance Pack ($8980, only available with Long range Dual motor) adds:
- Performance software upgrade (350kW)
- 20-inch Performance forged alloy wheels
- Swedish gold four-piston Brembo brake calipers
- Drilled ventilated brake discs
- “Polestar Engineered performance chassis”
- Öhlins manually adjustable dampers (22 settings)
- Swedish gold seatbelts
Plus Pack ($4700, standard on Long range Dual motor Performance) adds:
- Panoramic glass roof
- LED front fog lights with cornering function
- Bio-attributed MicroTech charcoal upholstery
- Black Ash deco inlays
- Power-adjustable front seats
- 4-way power lumbar
- Driver memory
- Front cushion leg extension
- Backrest storage nets
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Grocery bag holder in boot
- 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- “High-level” interior illumination
- Digital key
Pro Pack ($1900) adds:
- 20-inch Pro alloy wheels in graphite
- Black seatbelts with Swedish gold striping
- Swedish gold valve caps
Climate Pack ($1500) adds:
- Energy saving heat pump
- Heated wiper nozzles
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
Other options on the Polestar 2 include:
- Pixel adaptive LED headlights: $1600 (requires Plus Pack)
- Rear privacy glass: $500
- Bridge of Weir animal welfare-secured leather upholstery in Zinc: $4800 (requires Plus Pack)
- Bridge of Weir animal welfare-secured leather upholstery in Charcoal: $4400 (requires Plus Pack)
- 14-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system: $3500 (requires Plus Pack)
Colours
Six colours are available across the 2026 Polestar 2 range, with Dune the newest addition. All but Vapour cost extra.
2026 Polestar 2 colours:
- Vapour
- Dune – $1500
- Storm – $1500
- Midnight – $1500
- Space – $1500
- Snow – $1800