2024 Polestar 2 Gets Major Range Boost, Extra Standard Features

• The 2024 Polestar 2 is getting some major updates.
• The changes bring a new grille, some rearranged equipment, and 300 miles of range.
• Gone is the front-wheel-drive model in place of a new rear-wheel-drive one.

But there's even more change. While the previous single-motor Polestar 2 was front-wheel-drive, the new single-motor car has its motor on the rear axle. That motor features a newly developed permanent magnet unit and silicon carbide inverter. As a result, both power and torque outputs are up. Horsepower jumps from 231 hp to 299 hp and max torque takes a big leap from 243 lb-ft to 361 lb-ft. Thanks to the extra grunt from the new e-motor, Polestar says the rear-wheel-drive Polestar 2 will scoot from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, 1.1 second quicker than before.

The dual-motor all-wheel-drive Polestar 2 also get the new motor and inverter along with a power bump of its own. Power is up to 421 hp from 408 hp and torque jumps from 467 lb-ft to 546 lb-ft. To better aid efficiency, the front motor can now disconnect when it isn't needed but can reengage instantly if you decide you need a sudden burst of power. The optional Performance Pack increases power even further to 455 hp. The dual-motor cars also now feature the Pilot Pack as standard. Previously a $3,400 option, the Pilot Pack adds a blind-spot warning system, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera and auto-dimming door mirrors. A wireless charging pad is standard across the range for 2024 too.

Should you decide to go all the way in on your dual-motor Polestar 2 with the Performance Pack, you get the Plus Pack thrown in. The Plus Pack adds a Harman Kardon sounds system, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, interior illumination, and an air-quality system that filters outside air to keep nasty particulates out of the cabin.

Edmunds says

We've already run the Polestar 2 on our EV range route four times, but it looks like we're going to have to take one more swing at it and see if it will really crack that 300-mile mark.