2 — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · Sedan
EstimatedPolestar 2
A crisp, minimalist fastback with Google built in and a genuinely fun drive.
From
$50,000
EPA range
320 mi
0–60
4.1s
Owner rating
4.4
Decoder Score
Good73
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
EPA RANGE
320 mi
REAL WORLD
~262 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
205 kW
10–80%
~26 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.
Range
EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.
223 worst262 mi realistic320 best
EPA range
320 miEstimated
Est. real-world
262 miEstimated
Efficiency
3.7 mi/kWh
Charging
Plug types, speeds and what they mean.
DC fast charging
205 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~26 minEstimated
Plug type
CCS
NACS (Tesla)
Adapter / no
CCS
Yes
Performance
0–60 mph
4.1s
Horsepower
421 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Battery
82 kWh
Interior & practicality
Seats
5
Cargo space
41 cu ft
Towing
Not rated
Battery & warranty
Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
Not eligibleEstimated
Pros
- Great Google-based software
- Fun to drive
- Solid range
Cons
- Snug rear seat
- Firm ride
- Cargo modest
Best for
Performance, Commuter
Not ideal for
Families needing space
Real-world ownership notes
What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.
Early 12V/software issues on first-year cars
What will it cost to charge?
Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.
Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?
240V home charger — the everyday default.
Battery size82 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$8.75
49.2 kWh added · 4 hr 42 min · +182 mi
Cost / mile$0.05
Cost / 100 mi$4.80
Est. monthly$48
Est. annual$577
About $77/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
- · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
- · 10% charging loss
- · 3.7 mi/kWh efficiency
- · 1,000 miles/month for projections
- · Steady AC charging speed
Assumptions
What range will you really get?
Pre-filled for this EV.
Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
295 mi
254 worst295 mi realistic330 best
Usable this trip266 mi
Safe road-trip leg251 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-19 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-19 mi
Climate control-6 mi
- · EPA baseline 320 mi
- · 70°F ambient
- · 65 mph, 60% highway
- · climate low, 0% degradation
- · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning
Assumptions
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