Polestar 2 LR Single Motor (2021)

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2021 - 2023

Price USA (used) Estimated pre-owned price: €32,880

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In 2023 this car was replaced by: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023)

Currently Produced

SR Single Motor (2023) LR Single Motor (2023) LR Dual Motor (2024) LR Performance (2023)

Discontinued

LR Dual Motor (2020) SR Single Motor (2021) LR Single Motor (2021) LR Performance (2021) SR Single Motor (2022) LR Dual Motor (2023)

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Technical Specifications of Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021)

General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2021 - 2023

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place.

Current Status Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): Liftback

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA): 435 km

Range WLTP Range according to WLTP ratings. TEL: car in its lightest configuration. TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.: TEL

TEH

551 km 515 km

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.: kWh/100 km

Wh/km

16.5 kWh 165 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

78 kWh 75 kWh

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

11 kW 150 kW

Charge Port The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.: CCS Type 2

Performance

Drive Type PMSM: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. IM: AC Induction Motor: FWD: PMSM

Motor Total power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

170 kW (228 hp) 330 Nm

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 7.4 s

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 205 km/h

0.00 s

000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4606 mm

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

1985 mm 1859 mm

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1482 mm

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2735 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2000 kg

Cargo Volume Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up). Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded). Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.: Trunk

Max

Frunk

405 l 1095 l 35 l

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: 1500 kg

Last Updated:

May 14, 2024

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How Far Can You Go in Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021)

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Dark green area: One-way

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Charging Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021)

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 150 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 150 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 150 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 150 kW

Last Updated:

May 14, 2024

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About Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021)

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) is an all-electric front-wheel drive liftback. It came out in 2021. Polestar stopped making the LR Single Motor (2021) in 2023 and replaced it with the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023). You can still find Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) on the used car market, with prices starting around €32,880.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) has a 78 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 455 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 16.5 kWh per 100 km (or 165 Wh/km) — ranked №191 out of 667 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (ranked №408 out of 667 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 205 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 170 kW (228 hp) of power and 330 Nm of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) achieves a How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range? of 410–501 km, placing it at №191 among 667 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) has a CCS Type 2 charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11 kW, which translates to approximately 60 km of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 150 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021):

Length: 4606 mm
Width: 1985 mm (including side mirrors) or 1859 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1482 mm
Wheelbase: 2735 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2000 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Behind the rear seats of the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021), you'll find 405 litres of storage space (ranked №395 out of 667 electric vehicles).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 1095 litres (ranked №447 out of 667 electric vehicles).

Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 35 litres for storing small items.

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021) has a towing capacity (braked) of up to 1500 kg (maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes).