Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
Polestar 2 — distinctive Swedish design, Google built-in, 554km WLTP and sub-6s performance. Sold online with home delivery across Ireland.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh |
| WLTP range | 554 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~440 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.4s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h |
| Torque | 489 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 180 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 405 L |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,606 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Polestar highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €6,293. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€455 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€929 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,245/yr |
🚘 Polestar 2 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,793). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Most Popular |
70kWh · 554km | €39,897€33,604 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Best Range |
82kWh · 654km | €50,397€46,897 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor AWD Performance |
82kWh · 591km | €56,897€53,397 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Polestar 2 on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~440km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Polestar 2 right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 405L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ✅ Up to 1,500kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €6,293 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~10h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~7h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~59min |
| 🚀 180kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~19min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Polestar provides preferential Ionity pricing through the Polestar app. Ionity's 350kW+ ultra-rapid chargers on major Irish motorway routes (M1, M8, M9, M18) give Polestar owners one of the best long-distance charging experiences available in Ireland.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,606 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm |
| Boot capacity | 405 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Polestar Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
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