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With 34,288 currently licensed in the UK, the Polestar 2 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the 2 5 stars in 2022, with 93% adult occupant and 89% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,146 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £179/month or 27p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£179
est. annual total
New From
£42,000
Euro NCAP tested the 2 in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
89%
Pedestrian
72%
Safety Assist
92%
There are 3 known DVSA recalls affecting the Polestar 2. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2023/203
A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process.
Build dates: 2022-12-27 to 2022-12-30
R/2021/061
High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion.
Build dates: 2019-12-09 to 2021-02-04
R/2020/306
Tin plating on the bulk capacitor terminals may create a short circuit
Build dates: 2019-09-12 to 2020-08-22
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Polestar 2 are estimated at around £2,146 per year, or £179 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,696
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
78 kWh
Range (WLTP)
341 mi
Motor
170 kW
228 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 28 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £42,000 new, a Polestar 2 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £31,500 | −£10,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £26,750 | −£15,250 |
| 3 years | 56% | £23,550 | −£18,450 |
| 4 years | 50% | £21,200 | −£20,800 |
| 5 years | 46% | £19,500 | −£22,500 |
| 6 years | 43% | £18,150 | −£23,850 |
| 7 years | 41% | £17,050 | −£24,950 |
| 8 years | 39% | £16,200 | −£25,800 |
| 9 years | 37% | £15,400 | −£26,600 |
| 10 years | 35% | £14,600 | −£27,400 |
There are currently 34,288 licensed and 302 SORN 2s in the UK (34,590 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the 2 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 72% for vulnerable road users, and 92% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old 2 are estimated at around £2,146 per year (£179/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 3 known safety recalls affecting the 2. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new 2 starts from around £42,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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