2023 Polestar 2 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- Long Range Dual Motor BST edition 270 AWD, 476 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 12% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).
- Horsepower: top 17% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Dual Motor BST edition 270 AWD | Electric | 476 hp | 502 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 205 | 9.8 | 3.7 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $75,500 |
| Long Range Dual Motor BST edition 230 AWD | Electric | 476 hp | 502 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 205 | 9.8 | 3.7 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $79,500 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance AWD | Electric | 476 hp | 502 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 205 | 9.8 | 4.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $57,400 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance Plus AWD | Electric | 476 hp | 502 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 205 | 9.8 | 4.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $61,600 |
| BST edition 270 AWD | Electric | 476 hp | 502 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $75,500 |
| Long Range Dual Motor AWD | Electric | 408 hp | 487 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 175 | 11.4 | 4.5 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $51,900 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus AWD | Electric | 408 hp | 487 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 175 | 11.4 | 4.5 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $56,100 |
| Long Range Single Motor FWD | Electric | 231 hp | 243 lb-ft | 4,400 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 7.0 sTested | Single-speed | FWD | $48,400 |
| Long Range Single Motor Plus FWD | Electric | 231 hp | 243 lb-ft | 4,400 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 7.0 sTested | Single-speed | FWD | $52,600 |
| Longe Range Single Motor FWD | Electric | 231 hp | 243 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | FWD | $48,400 |
| BST edition 230 AWD | Electric | 476 hp | 502 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $79,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 3 | 231 hp | Long Range Single Motor FWD | $48,400 | Base | $643 | Base |
| Electric | 2 | 408 hp | Long Range Dual Motor AWD | $51,900 | +$3,500 | $688 | +$45 |
| Electric | 6 | 476 hp | Long Range Dual Motor Performance AWD | $57,400 | +$5,500 | $688 | +$45 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 11 | Longe Range Single Motor FWD | $48,400 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Longe Range Single Motor FWD: 231 hp, 107 MPGe, $48,400. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW i4 | eDrive35 Gran RWD | 281 hp | 113 MPGe | $52,000 | 5.8 s |
2 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 3.7 s. More hp per ton: 2023 BMW i4.
| Measure | 2023 Polestar 2 | 2023 BMW i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Long Range Dual Motor BST edition 270 AWD | M50 Gran Coupe AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 476 hp | 536 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,650 lb | 5,018 lb |
| hp per ton | 205 | 214 |
| lb per hp | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| MSRP | $75,500 | $68,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree