Polestar has dropped the price of the Polestar 2 with the addition of a single-motor variant.
has entered its second year on the market with a new entry-level model to choose from, bringing a bit more price flexibility to the range.
The compact electric hatch arrived on the scene for the 2021 model, though only as Launch Edition with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and a steep starting price of $61,200. For 2022, there's the new Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, which as the name suggests features a single motor, in this case driving the front wheels only. This model is priced to start at $47,200 and is EPA-rated at 270 miles on a charge. Its electric motor is rated at 231 hp, or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in seven seconds.
A Pilot Pack that costs $3,200 adds useful electronic driver-assist features including adaptive cruise control, blind spot and cross traffic warning, and a surround-view camera. Polestar also offers a Performance Pack that adds adjustable Ohlins dampers, 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, and Continental performance tires. This pack costs $5,000 and is only available on the dual-motor model.All Polestar 2s come with a 78-kilowatt-hour battery, LED lights at both ends, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Android Auto, over-the-air updates, and parking sensors. The standard wheels measure 19 inches across.
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