Polestar Reveals Details of 2024 Model of Polestar 2 Sedan Including Rear-Wheel Drive

Polestar is giving the 5-door electric performance fastback, Polestar 2, a major update for the 2024 model year. The premium compact EV features an all-new electric motors, more powerful batterie, and, for the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive.

The new motor has a power output of up to 220 kW (increased from 170 kW) and is optimised for maximum efficiency and high torque.

The 0-100 km/h sprint time has been reduced by as much as 1.2 seconds, down to 6.2 seconds.

The updated batteries benefit from a redesigned battery disconnect unit, upgraded busbars and improved cell chemistry – enabling faster charging rates of up to 205 kW DC for long-range batteries and 135 kW for the standard-range battery

The Polestar 2 is currently available in 27 markets globally. It surpassed the 100,000 unit production mark in late 2022.

It was the first car in the world to feature an infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS with Google built-in.

Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, says: “Typically in the car industry, a facelift introduces superficial visual changes that often destroy the original intention of the car’s design theme. With the new model year Polestar 2, we rather went below the surface and upgraded substantial tech and mechanical components of the electric drivetrain. This is the best Polestar 2 yet, and with the updated front design with the new SmartZone, the best looking one, too.” 

“Changing from front- to rear-wheel drive in the single-motor variants, and re-calibrating the torque ratio in the dual-motor variant for an increased rear-wheel drive feel, elevates the Polestar 2 driving experience to a whole new level,” adds Joakim Rydholm, Head of Chassis Development at Polestar. “The updated Polestar 2 is an even more playful and agile car, retaining its compactness and complete sense of control, while at the same time becoming more mature with added comfort.”

Polestar is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and its vehicles are currently available and on the road in markets across Europe, North America, China and Asia Pacific.