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2022 Polestar 2

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Polestar 2
Pictured: Polestar 2 – f 02042021. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Cars
Engines
Electric motor
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
EV
EV range
270 mi · 8 h on 240 V
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 19 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2022 Polestar 2 is a midsize car powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 270 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2022

  • Longest EV range up from 233 to 270 miles

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 2 →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
2 Single Motor EV170 kW AC PMSMAutomatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive270 mi · 31.4956 kWh/100mi–$700–
2 Dual Motor EV150 and 150kW AC PMSMAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive249 mi · 37.8103 kWh/100mi–$850–
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $8,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.1 MPG2022 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Polestar 2.

Similar 2022 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2022 Polestar 2 (this car)270 miNot rated0
2022 BMW 5 Series28 MPGNot rated0
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPG★★★★★0
2022 Tesla Model 3358 mi★★★★★18
2022 Audi A626 MPGNot rated5
2022 Lexus LS25 MPGNot rated1
2022 Audi A529 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Polestar 2.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Polestar 2 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2022 Polestar 2 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2022 Polestar 2 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 270 miles.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Polestar 2. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 2314 mi–Not rated00
2024 2320 mi–Not rated00
2023 2270 mi–Not rated00
2021 2233 mi–Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Polestar. How we calculate this →