Used Polestar 2 cars for sale

Used Polestar 2 pros and cons

Is a second hand Polestar 2 a good car?

A Tesla seems like the obvious choice if you are shopping for an upmarket EV. Sometimes, though, it pays to look beyond the obvious.

The Polestar 2 is good enough to stand objective comparison with the Tesla Model 3, and it has the subjective advantage of not being the default choice – the Polestar can turn heads in a way the more familiar Tesla can’t.

Choosing the Polestar isn’t just being different for the sake of it. This is an exciting car to drive, especially if you choose the powerful Dual Motor model with the Performance Pack. It may not be as involving as a proper sports car, but it offers more thrills than most EVs.

There is a downside to the Polestar 2’s sportiness, namely an over-firm ride. If you are expecting to waft around in comfort the Polestar’s determination to pick a fight with every lump and bump will be annoying.

If you can live with the ride, Polestar treats you to a great cabin. It looks very stylish and minimal, although having so few buttons does take some getting used to.

There’s plenty of room in the front and adults should be reasonably comfortable in the back. Just keep in mind that if rear-seat space is a priority you’ll find even more room in some alternatives, such as the Skoda Enyaq.

Likewise, boot space is good rather than great by EV standards. There’s room for a couple more bags where the engine would be in a petrol or diesel.

What to look for when buying a used Polestar 2

If your budget stretches far enough, go for one of the updated cars sold from mid-2023 onwards. This has a longer range and the ability to charge at up to 205kW. In a very unusual move, Polestar also switched the 2 Single Motor from front to rear-wheel drive.

Don’t fret too much if you need to buy an earlier model. These are still quick and capable cars, but the upgrades from 2023 made a good car even better.

There have been a couple of recalls, so it’s worth using the recall checker on Gov.uk to see if any car you are thinking of buying has had the necessary work done. Book it in with a Volvo dealer if the recall fix hasn’t been carried out.

Although Polestar is still quite a new brand, all the indications point to impressive reliability. It’s worth knowing that there’s an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the battery, and if it drops below 70% of the original capacity in that time Polestar will replace it for free.

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