2024 Polestar 2: 0-100 & 1/4 mile (Single Motor LR vs Dual Motor Performance)

2024 Polestar 2: 0-100 & 1/4 mile (Single Motor Long Range RWD vs Dual Motor Long Range AWD Performance). For more info and insight, check out our full review here: drivingenthusiast.com.au/2024...
2024 Polestar 2 RWD Long Range specifications:
220kW (299PS) / 490Nm, 82kWh lithium-ion 400V battery
1-speed auto transmission with rear-wheel drive
Claimed 0-100km/h: 6.2 seconds
Official range (WLTP): 654km
Weight: 2009kg
Boot space: 405L/1095L
Price: AU$71,400 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
2024 Polestar 2 AWD Long Range (Performance Pack) specifications:
350kW (476PS) / 740Nm, 82kWh lithium-ion 400V battery
1-speed auto transmission with all-wheel drive
Claimed 0-100km/h: 4.2 seconds
Official range (WLTP): 591km
Weight: 2009kg
Boot space: 405L/1095L
Price: AU$76,400 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
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[@baosw]

Thank you for this impressive demonstration! I didn't think this 'family' car could be so efficient on the 0-200 km/h, it's simply mind-blowing.

[@kennethprocak5176]

Considering how old the design and old battery type used, it is very expensive for a Chinese vehical.

[@Video-co1eu]

Can you test ineos grenadier diesel and petrol

[@kennethprocak5176]

Is it limited to about 200kph ? Really slows off after 170-180.

[@aom3650]

😍😍

[@mexicanbatman666]

You need to chuck in the occasional oddball test Like a 0-100km/h in a Train, I did time 60 seconds but I feel it could be done a little quicker I didn’t get a 1/4 mile time But for your stats, info Kerb weight 171 ton (no pax) Power 1677kw Braking 160km/h - 0 932m

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Interesting idea! I’ll let that sit for a while - I’m sure I could come up with something.

[@timster046]

@@drivingenthusiastaustraliajump on a bullet train in Japan, acceleration is impressive on those things.

[@hondacar]

Fast, but slower than the MG4XPower.😁

[@lukemothug]

And byd seal performance

[@aom3650]

Please can you test volvo s60 recharge 455 hp

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Thanks for the request. I'll try and test one soon.

[@volvodashcam]

You get a bit better results if you have a higher charge level. 58-56% is a bit low to so acceleration test. ;)

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

That’s incorrect. We actually tested this at 20% as well and it scored very similar results. Slower times as the battery depletes is an older EV thing in our experience. With most of the latest stuff, the battery level doesn’t really impact 0-100 times. According to our Vbox tests anyway.

[@volvodashcam]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia I though Polestar themself said this. Maybe it was only for the Performance upgrade? The limit for full power was 70%.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

@@volvodashcam I’ll try and find an official answer. We ran tests and it didn’t show any consistent difference.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Straight line acceleration is just so damned overrated for the majority of EV’s. Give me an ICE with money spent on chassis and suspension dynamics every day!

[@Emaratilfy]

0-100kmh / 0-60mph tests are so overrated in EVs. Just concentrate on making a better car. The Polestar 2 is awfully average in 2024.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

You took the words right out of my mouth. 😂

[@Dark_Vader888]

The Performance is so slow for $80k. So glad the old looking design will be retired. Too bad there will be no Polestar 2 after 2026. Interior and tech are very dated.