The Polestar 2 is rated 104.2 MPGe (110.7 city, 97 highway) — that is not petrol economy but the distance it covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy held in one gallon. Drawn from a socket it needs 32.3 kWh per 100 miles, so 12,000 miles a year costs about $659 at $0.17 a kWh. 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
MPGe is an abstraction; the electricity bill is not. At 12,000 miles a year the Polestar 2 draws about 3876 kWh, which at $0.17 comes to the figures below.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use | 32.3 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.055 |
| Charging per year | $659 |
| Charging over five years | $3,295 |
| Against other Electric cars | −$22 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $725 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Polestar 2 is one of the cars that does better in town than out of it — 110.7 in the city against 97 on the highway. That is $49 a year in favour of the commuter stuck in traffic, and it usually means a hybrid drivetrain recovering energy every time you brake.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 110.7 MPGe | $620 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 97 MPGe | $708 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -13.7 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 fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 90. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Polestar 2 rated at?
104.2 MPGe combined on average — 110.7 in the city and 97 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2021–2026. MPGe is distance covered on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of petrol — the car itself takes none.
How much does a Polestar 2 cost to charge per year?
About $659 at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour — roughly $3,295 over five years, or 0.055 dollars a mile.
Which 2 version is the most efficient?
The Electric at 104.2 MPGe.
Is the 2 efficient compared with similar cars?
Against other Electric cars it sits above the average of 101 MPGe, computed across 426 ratings.
Are these real-world 2 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Polestar 2 is $725 against the $659 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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