So I've been through almost every written and YouTube review to find what we can really expect from the Polestar 2.
There is a Polestar 2 Range Calculator and this is still a little optimistic in some cases (but close in others).
So lets begin by stating most reviews out there had moderate weather. Normally dry with temperatures in the 16-22deg C (60-75F) range. The below figures are close to normal driving conditions ... ie. you have the climate controls set to auto and 20/21deg C, you have a phone in the wireless charger, and a passenger - that sort of thing.
289 wh/mi - 18 kwh/100km
Range : 250 miles / 400km
Driving Style : You are an EV driving god! (well you're slow and sit behind trucks all day)
300 wh/mi - 19 kwh/100km
Range : 240 miles / 385km
Driving Style : Gentle and Relaxed - around 65mph on the motorway and easy on that gas peddle from the lights.
320 wh/mi - 20 kwh/100km
Range : 225 miles / 360km
Driving Style : Normal for most people. 70mph on a Motorway, and a little right foot once in a while for overtaking / fun.
350 wh/mi - 22 kwh/100km
Range : 200 miles / 320km
Driving Style : Up to 80mph on the motorway and for some reason your right foot is somewhat heavy around town.
386 wh/mi - 24 kwh/100km
Range : 180 miles / 290km
Driving Style : You either live in Germany and drive on Autobahn's all day ... or you are risking your driving licence!
For example in Heavy Rain AND 0deg's outside temperature you could easily go from 20 kwh/100km to 24 kwh/100km. If you then drive really carefully you might be able to take this back to 22 kwh/100km.
So in conclusion real life range will be more in the 180-240miles (290-385km) range.
I Hope this can help some people.
There is a Polestar 2 Range Calculator and this is still a little optimistic in some cases (but close in others).
So lets begin by stating most reviews out there had moderate weather. Normally dry with temperatures in the 16-22deg C (60-75F) range. The below figures are close to normal driving conditions ... ie. you have the climate controls set to auto and 20/21deg C, you have a phone in the wireless charger, and a passenger - that sort of thing.
289 wh/mi - 18 kwh/100km
Range : 250 miles / 400km
Driving Style : You are an EV driving god! (well you're slow and sit behind trucks all day)
300 wh/mi - 19 kwh/100km
Range : 240 miles / 385km
Driving Style : Gentle and Relaxed - around 65mph on the motorway and easy on that gas peddle from the lights.
320 wh/mi - 20 kwh/100km
Range : 225 miles / 360km
Driving Style : Normal for most people. 70mph on a Motorway, and a little right foot once in a while for overtaking / fun.
350 wh/mi - 22 kwh/100km
Range : 200 miles / 320km
Driving Style : Up to 80mph on the motorway and for some reason your right foot is somewhat heavy around town.
386 wh/mi - 24 kwh/100km
Range : 180 miles / 290km
Driving Style : You either live in Germany and drive on Autobahn's all day ... or you are risking your driving licence!
- The hotter or colder the weather the more your range will be affected and up to -20% range could be expected on the more extreme temps.
- Light Rain could decrease range by 10% with Heavy Rain being as high as 20%.
- Filling the car with 4 Adults and a boot/frunk full of heavy stuff .. you could expect up to another 20% loss.
For example in Heavy Rain AND 0deg's outside temperature you could easily go from 20 kwh/100km to 24 kwh/100km. If you then drive really carefully you might be able to take this back to 22 kwh/100km.
So in conclusion real life range will be more in the 180-240miles (290-385km) range.
I Hope this can help some people.
