2025 Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is the brand's longest-running model because it's the only electric vehicle the EV startup has sold until recently. The Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4, an SUV with sporty coupe-like styling, recently joined the lineup. The 2 is a sleek lifted compact sedan with a hatchback-style trunk and it's about the size of a Hyundai Ioniq 5. It's a good alternative to a traditional SUV if you're looking for something more distinctive-looking, but you don't mind less cargo and passenger space. Thanks to this year's changes, the Polestar 2 is now just a performance machine.

The starting price of Polestar 2 increased significantly this year because Polestar discontinued both the base single-motor model and the standard dual-motor model. For 2025, the 2 is only available in one configuration: Long Range Dual Motor with the Performance Pack. That's right, the Performance Pack, which adds several performance upgrades, is now standard along with all other option packages that were previously optional. The only notable optional feature is leather upholstery that also comes with ventilated front seats. The higher starting price is justifiable now that the Polestar 2 is a 476-horsepower performance EV that boasts an extensive list of standard features. If the 2025 Polestar 2 is now out of your budget, consider the more affordable Polestar 4.

Now that the Polestar 2 is only offered as a performance model, its rivals include other performance electric sedans like the BMW i4 M50, a solid electric sport sedan that can get pricey as you start adding options. You should also consider the recently upgraded and more affordable Tesla Model 3 Performance. Other options include the tech-forward Genesis GV60 Performance and the very capable but less luxurious Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for a detailed review of the Polestar 2.

The 2025 Polestar 2 is a small luxury hatchback sedan that's only available in one well-equipped performance model called the Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack. Its 82-kWh battery pack powers front and rear motors that provide all-wheel drive and produce 476 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque.