New battery for base 2025 Polestar 2

Polestar Australia has updated its aging 2 sedan (yet again) with a new battery for the base model, upgraded the infotainment system on all variants and revised the standard equipment list of the flagship for the 2026 model year, all of which will come at no extra expense.

• New 70kWh CATL battery for base Standard Range variant
• Range up from 546km to 554km (WLTP), DC fast-charging up to 180kW
• Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip speeds up the UX
• More equipment for flagship Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack
• Prices unchanged, first deliveries in November

The venerable 2025 Polestar 2’s value equation has been enhanced through a combination of mechanical and equipment upgrades, most of which focus on the base Standard Range.

For starters, the old 69kWh LG Chem battery has been replaced by a 70kWh CATL unit that brings an extra 8km of range and ups the maximum DC charging power from 135kW to 180kW, thereby shortening the 10-80 per cent charge time to 26 minutes.

All MY26 Polestar 2s will be fitted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip which supports “quicker download speeds for in-car apps, faster reaction times within apps and actions, improved centre display responsiveness, and smoother performance across the infotainment system”.

The ‘Jupiter’ paint option has been replaced by ‘Dune’, tinted rear windows are standard, a 14-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system is now optionally available while the Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack halo now comes with the Plus Pack as standard, plus the option of forged 20-inch alloy wheels.

The MY26 Polestar 2 will arrive in Australia in November with carried-over pricing, a breakdown of which can be found below.

How much does the 2025 Polestar 2 cost?
Standard Range Single Motor – $62,400
Long Range Single Motor – $66,400
Long Range Dual Motor – $71,400
Long Range Dual Motor Performance – $85,080
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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