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Polestar · model year 2025
2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels)
Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
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Ordered by efficiency #227 of 683 - 124 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #124 of 818 - 945 2025 cars and trucks
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The CarCody take
The 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) is a midsize all-wheel-drive electric car. Its EPA range is 268 miles, with a combined rating of 97 MPGe and energy use of 35 kWh per 100 miles. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $800. A 240-volt charge takes 8 hours.
Good to know
- 268 miles of EPA range on electricity
- 97 MPGe combined
- All-wheel drive with dual PMSM outputs
Watch for
- EPA annual fuel cost is $800
- Uses 35 kWh per 100 miles
- An 8-hour charge at 240 volts requires time
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize all-wheel-drive electric car Shoppers comparing range and MPGe figures Owners able to plan around an 8-hour 240-volt charge
Choose this Polestar 2 if a midsize electric car, all-wheel drive and a 268-mile EPA range match your driving needs. The 97 MPGe combined rating gives it a clear efficiency measure, while the $800 annual fuel cost helps frame ongoing cost. Plan around an eight-hour 240-volt charge and its 35 kWh-per-100-mile energy use.
What it is
The 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) is a midsize car that runs on electricity. It has all-wheel drive, two PMSM outputs rated at 190 and 215 kW, and an automatic (A1) transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is a 268-mile range. That is the estimated distance on a full charge before recharging is needed.
The numbers
The Polestar 2 returns 97 MPGe combined. EPA energy use is 35 kWh per 100 miles, giving you a direct measure of electricity consumed as you drive.
The 268-mile range is the number to use when planning how far this electric car can travel between charges.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $800 for this electric Polestar 2. Its 35 kWh-per-100-miles figure explains the electricity use behind that estimate.
At 240 volts, a full charge takes 8 hours. Charging time and the electricity rate where you live affect how you manage that yearly energy cost.
How it compares
Use the 268-mile range and 97 MPGe figures when placing this Polestar beside other electric cars. You can browse electric cars by efficiency or electric cars by range using those same measures.
For other models from the brand, see Polestar cars.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a midsize electric vehicle with all-wheel drive and enough EPA range for 268 miles between charges.
Its 97 MPGe rating and $800 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate give efficiency-minded shoppers clear figures for planning regular use.
Trade-offs
The car uses 35 kWh for every 100 miles in EPA testing, and a 240-volt charge takes 8 hours. Those figures matter if charging time or electricity use is a concern.
Its automatic transmission, all-wheel drive and dual PMSM outputs define the drivetrain, while the 268-mile range sets the distance limit between charges.
Verdict
Choose this Polestar 2 if a midsize electric car, all-wheel drive and a 268-mile EPA range match your driving needs. The 97 MPGe combined rating gives it a clear efficiency measure, while the $800 annual fuel cost helps frame ongoing cost. Plan around an eight-hour 240-volt charge and its 35 kWh-per-100-mile energy use.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 97 MPGe
- EPA range
- 268 miles
- Energy use
- 35 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $800
- Charge time at 240 V
- 8 hours
- Model year
- 2025
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 190 and 215 kW PMSM
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
How far can the 2025 Polestar 2 Dual Motor go?
Its EPA range is 268 miles on electricity.
What is its combined MPGe rating?
The combined EPA rating is 97 MPGe.
How much energy does it use?
EPA lists energy use at 35 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the estimated yearly fuel cost?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $800.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts takes 8 hours.
What drivetrain does it use?
It has all-wheel drive, two PMSM outputs rated at 190 and 215 kW, and an automatic (A1) transmission.
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