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2024 Polestar 2 brings improved efficiency, higher prices

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Max McDee, 30 August 2023

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If you're in the good old US of A, and are in the market for an electric vehicle, then you've most likely heard all about the updated and much-improved 2024 Polestar 2. We've now got the EPA numbers for it and things are indeed improved.

First off, let's talk about the single-motor version. This bad boy now offers a range of up to 320 miles, thanks to a new 82-kilowatt-hour battery and a 220-kilowatt electric motor. That's a huge jump from last year's 270 miles.

The 2024 Polestar 2 - more miles, more smiles?

Part of the reason is the single-motor version also switched from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive. The move not only boosts range but also comes with better performance? Well, it can now go from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, down from 7 seconds.

Now, if you're looking for something with a bit more oomph, the dual-motor version might catch your eye. It boasts a new powertrain with a power output of up to 310 kW, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. But here's the kicker: the battery pack is still the same 78-kWh from last year. The range is 276 miles, a modest increase of 16 miles from last year.

The 2024 Polestar 2 - more miles, more smiles?

For those who want to go all out, there's the Performance Pack option. It comes with a 335-kW powertrain and can go from 0-60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. But here's the bad news: its range is actually lower than before, at 247 miles.

Now let's talk money. The entry-level version starts at $49,900, which is $1,500 more than last year. The dual-motor version starts at $55,300, a $3,400 increase. And the Performance configuration? A whopping $63,000, up $5,600 from last year.

The 2024 Polestar 2 - more miles, more smiles?

So, is the 2024 Polestar 2 worth it? If you're looking for improved range and don't mind the price hike, the single-motor version seems like a decent deal. But if you're eyeing the dual-motor or Performance configurations, you might want to think twice. You're paying more for marginal improvements, and in the case of the Performance Pack, even losing some range.

The Polestar 2 doesn't qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit because it's an imported model, but you might get some incentives through leasing.

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