MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 6 EPA ratings of the 2 since 2021 it has averaged 104.2 MPGe, and the 2026 model trails the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $725.
Every Polestar 2 version, compared
The Polestar 2 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 110.7 / 97 | 2021–2026 | $659 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model 3 is rated 138 MPGe and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 135 MPGe, next to 90 MPGe for the 2026 2. The 2 costs the most of them to run: $265 a year more than the Tesla Model 3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 37.4 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.064 |
| Charging per year | $763 |
| Charging over five years | $3,815 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | +$73 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $725 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Polestar 2 does better in town than out of it: 95 in the city against 84 on the highway, $94 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 95 MPGe | $724 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 84 MPGe | $818 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -11 MPGe (-12%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the 2 changed over the years
The 2 peaked in 2024 at 115 MPGe (124 city, 106 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 90 — 25 MPGe apart, or $165 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 90. The 2026 model loses 24 MPGe against 114 for the 2025.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95 / 84 | 1 | $763 | |
| 2025 | 123 / 104 | 1 | $604 | |
| 2024 | 124 / 106 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2023 | 113 / 100 | 1 | $643 | |
| 2022 | 113 / 100 | 1 | $643 | |
| 2021 | 96 / 88 | 1 | $747 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Polestar 2 — 1 engine across 2021–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $725. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Polestar 2 rated at?
90 MPGe combined, 95 city and 84 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2021 the 2 has averaged 104.2 MPGe.
Is the 2026 2 more efficient than the 2025?
No: 90 against 114 MPGe combined, about $159 a year more to run.
Which 2 year has the best efficiency?
The 2024, at 115 MPGe combined (124 city, 106 highway).
Does the 2 get better efficiency than the Tesla Model 3?
No: 90 MPGe for the 2026 2 against 138 for the 2026 Tesla Model 3, about $265 a year more to run.
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