The Polestar 2 has been given a major update for the 2024 model, with features like refreshed styling, increased performance, quicker charging, longer range batteries, and a rear-wheel drive variant now making an appearance.
First up, the model has inherited key design cues from its larger Polestar 3 sibling with the brand’s ‘SmartZone’ now featuring up front, which hosts the vehicle’s front camera and mid-range radar.
The updated Polestar 2 will also be offered with 20-inch forged alloy wheels as part of the Performance Pack.
![2024 Polestar 20-inch forged alloy wheel](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Polestar-2-MY24-8-min-scaled-e1674592664601-1024x576.jpg)
For the first time, the model will be offered with a single-motor variant which sends 220kW and 490Nm (up from 170kW and 330Nm) of torque to the rear wheels. That enables the car to hit 100km/h from a standstill in 6.2 seconds.
The dual-motor version now supplies most of its power to the ground via the rear-mounted motor while being supported by a new asynchronous motor up front which can disengage itself if not needed.
A total output of 310kW and 740Nm (increased from 300kW and 660Nm) is now available at the driver’s disposal in the dual-motor variant, enabling a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 4.5 seconds.
![2024 Polestar 2 side view](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Polestar-2-MY24-6-min-scaled-e1674592881378-1024x576.jpg)
Those seeking more power can opt for the Performance Pack which brings the 0 to 100km/h time down to 4.2 seconds thanks to its uprated 350kW output.
The Polestar 2 has been upgraded with lithium-ion batteries which increases the long-range version’s battery capacity to 82kWh. As for the standard-range, it retains a capacity of 69kWh.
Faster charging rates are also now possible, with the long-range battery now capable of 205kW DC charging and 135kW for the standard-range.
![2024 Polestar 2 top-down rear quarter view](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Polestar-2-MY24-7-min-scaled-e1674592845392-1024x577.jpg)
As for range itself, the long-range dual-motor variant can travel up to 592km on a single charge, an increase of 105km.
The standard-range single motor version can now travel 40km further too, achieving a maximum range of up to 518km while the long-range single-motor variant can drive up to 635km.
Standard equipment on the Polestar 2 has also been revised to include driver awareness features like blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alert, rear collision warning, a 360-degree surround view camera, and automatic dimming wing mirrors. The wireless phone charger is now standard on all versions too.
![2024 Polestar updated SmartZone front end](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Polestar-2-MY24-12-min-scaled-e1674592949451-1024x576.jpg)
Customers in New Zealand will be able to order the model year 2024 Polestar 2 in the second quarter of 2023.
First deliveries are expected in the third quarter of 2023.