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2021-2025 Polestar 2 MPGe & Charging Cost
5 model years · 89–115 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2025 Polestar 2 at a glance
The 2021-2025 Polestar 2 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 89–115 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $810 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD (114 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The best combined rating in the generation, 115 MPGe, was reached in 2024.
2021-2025 Polestar 2 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Electric | 91–114 MPGe | $810–$1,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 95–115 MPGe | $800–$960 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 95–107 MPGe | $870–$980 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 89–107 MPGe | $870–$1,040 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Electric | 92 MPGe | $1,010 | First year |
What the 2025 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$810 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.35
Per 100 miles
$5.40
Five years
$4,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,360less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2025 Polestar 2 MPGe
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 115 to 114 MPGe, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $810, $10 more.
EPA range 254–314 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 114 | 314 mi | $810 |
| Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | RWD | 31 | 109 | 300 mi | $850 |
| Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 34 | 101 | 278 mi | $920 |
| Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 97 | 268 mi | $960 |
| Dual Motor Performance Pack | AWD | 37 | 91 | 254 mi | $1,010 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Polestar 2 MPGe
95–115 MPGe · $800–$960/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 107 to 115 MPGe, up 8. Its annual cost goes from $870 to $800, $70 less.
EPA range 247–320 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 115 | 320 mi | $800 |
| Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | RWD | 30 | 111 | 307 mi | $820 |
| Dual Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 32 | 106 | 276 mi | $870 |
| Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 33 | 102 | 266 mi | $910 |
| Dual Motor Performance Pack | AWD | 35 | 95 | 247 mi | $960 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Polestar 2 MPGe
95–107 MPGe · $870–$980/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 107 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $870.
EPA range 247–270 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor (Most efficient) | FWD | 32 | 107 | 270 mi | $870 |
| Dual Motor | AWD | 34 | 100 | 260 mi | $920 |
| Dual Motor Perf Pack | AWD | 34 | 100 | 260 mi | $920 |
| BST edition | AWD | 36 | 95 | 247 mi | $980 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Polestar 2 MPGe
89–107 MPGe · $870–$1,040/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 92 to 107 MPGe, up 15. Its annual cost goes from $1,010 to $870, $140 less.
EPA range 249–270 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor (Most efficient) | FWD | 32 | 107 | 270 mi | $870 |
| Dual Motor | AWD | 38 | 89 | 249 mi | $1,040 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2021 Polestar 2 MPGe
92 MPGe · $1,010/yr
EPA range 233 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (Most efficient) | AWD | 37 | 92 | 233 mi | $1,010 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD: $2,130 in Hawaii and $570 in Louisiana, a $1,560 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2025 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2021-2025 (P317)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2021-2025 Polestar 2?
EPA rates the 2021-2025 Polestar 2 at 89–115 MPGe combined across 17 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD, is rated 115 MPGe (124 city, 106 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2021-2025 Polestar 2?
The Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 115 MPGe, in 2024. The lowest top rating, 92 MPGe, was in 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2025 Polestar 2?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How much does it cost to charge a 2025 Polestar 2 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD costs about $810 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $810–$1,010 a year. That is a $200 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Polestar 2 100 miles?
About $5.40 per 100 miles for the Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.40 and $6.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Polestar 2 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD is rated 123 city and 104 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 19 MPGe.
How does the 2025 Polestar 2 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD costs about $810 a year to fuel, $1,360 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 117 rated midsize car configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2025 Polestar 2?
EPA rates the range at 254–314 miles depending on configuration, and the Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD goes 314 mi. Efficiency is 30–37 kWh per 100 miles (91–114 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $810–$1,010 a year, or $5.40 per 100 miles for the Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) RWD.
Is the 2025 Polestar 2 different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 115 to 114 MPGe, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $810, $10 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2025 against 5 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Polestar 2 for that year.