Polestar 2 | Novated Leasing
The Polestar 2 is an awesome EV that combines sophisticated Swedish design, great sustainability credentials and an awesome driving experience.
The Polestar has so many features we have been looking for in an EV. Our top five features are:
- 1Awesome long range up to 540km (WLTP*) - hello roadtrip.
- 2Award winning design. We love the “Tron” like vibes in the rear tail lights ;)
- 3It has a real world tow rating of 1500kg braked - Say yes to camping!
- 4Sustainable focused manufacturer, from design, batteries, climate goals and life cycle tracing
- 5Great connectivity with Google infotainment built into the car (yep)
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Calculate how a Polestar 2 + Novated Lease can save up to $10,000 P.A.**
Car details
Standard range + single motor
Long range + single motor
Long range + double motor
*About EV range
We quote the EV range based on a standardised test cycle called "WLTP". Real world ranges may be higher or lower depending on driving style, terrain or weather.
Standard Features
The Polestar 2 is new to the Australian Market. All models feature:
✔ LED headlights✔ Retractable Mirrors
✔ 19 inch sweet rims
✔ Intuitive car software
✔ Heated front seats
✔ Android Auto
✔ Regenerative braking options
✔ A very big screen in the centre console with manual knobs for aircon and audio system
✔ Built in Google Infotainment system
✔ Semi electric drivers seat with four way lumbar support
✔ A 7-metre AC charging cord for normal outlets
Two motors! What!
Yes the Polestar 2 can be configured with two motors, powering the front and rear wheels. Why you may ask? Because you get double the power and O-100km/h in 4.7 seconds. Thats very, very fast.
Big or bigger battery!
The Standard range vehicle comes equipped with a 69kWh battery to enable 470km of driving range. If you want to launch into a massive roadtrip the 78kWh Long range model has a 78kWh battery that will give you a whopping 540km range (or 480km when combined with the dual motor variant).
Performance Packs - extra bling and things available!
Polestar is presenting a range of performance packs to bling up your ride. We think the base model has everything you need, however if you want to bling your thing, you can >
Pilot Lite Pack
Preventative, adaptive, aware. The Pilot lite pack further enhances the Polestar 2’s advanced driver assistance features with Pilot Assist, 360º camera visibility and more.
Performance Pack
The Performance pack bundles a set of specialised handling upgrades, carefully selected and tuned for the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual motor. Add Brembo brakes, fancy suspension, 20" alloys and special edition gold seat belts!
Plus Pack - premium comfort
Harman Kardon Premium Sound for unparalleled acoustic performance. A full-length panoramic glass roof. Wireless phone charging and WeaveTech seats. The Polestar 2 Plus pack includes all the features that elevate the driving experience even further.
Leather seats + wood deco
If you want to double down on style add the Ventilated leather seats and reconstructed wood decor. Only available with the Plus pack
Choosing your packs
Goodcar.co supplies a range of pre-configured models. If you want a custom build get in contact to discuss.
5 Star Safety
The Polestar 2 comes with an ANCAP 5 star safety rating (the best). It has 8 airbags fitted and has a whole bunch of built in electronic safety features including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with cyclist and pedestrian detection and steering assistance, Oncoming Lane Mitigation (steers the car back into its lane if you veer into the path of an oncoming vehicle), Run-Off Road Mitigation (steers the car back onto the road if it detects you’ll veer off of it), lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitoring, and a reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors. Rest assured driving a modern EV is a safe experience.
Service and Maintenance
One of the reasons you may decide to go with a Polestar is because they are backed with a full 5 years manufacturer's warranty with unlimited kms, and 8 year battery warranty. This should give peace of mind for hundreds of road trips! Like all EVs, the Polestar 2 is a mechanics dream. Fundamentally, there is a lot less things to go wrong. The engine is massively simpler than a petrol car, and there's no exhaust pipes, gearboxes, petrol tanks, timing belts, distributor caps etc etc to disturb your travels.
Trip Planning
It's pretty important to know how and where you will charge your electric car. Charging at home is the most convenient, cheapest, and the best approach for your battery. It's like charging your mobile phone. When you get home, just plug in your car and in the morning it will be charged and ready to go! The other essential charging infrastructure is the DC fast-chargers. These enable longer trips and are part of a growing network. See this website for a map of charging locations and this website, where you can plan your trip between charging stations.
"Plugshare": Find all the chargers in the world!
As you drive your electric car you will become familiar with the local chargers and their location. If you need to plan a trip and see if the charger is compatible with your car, we recommend Plugshare. Its a searchable database of all available chargers. We recommend you create an account and enter in your car details. That way you can easily search the chargers that your car can use. Be a good Plugshare citizen and log in when you are charging, it helps the next people know the charger is working and available.
Home charging - EVSE
The Polestar 2 can be charged by connecting a 7-metre AC charging cord for normal powerpoints- this is a simple charger that comes supplied with the car. We recommend that the circuit be tested by an electrician to ensure the cabling is in tip-top condition. These charge your car at around 10km of range per hour (10km/h)
Destination charging
When you're out and about, there are quite a few locations with “destination chargers”. These all charge similar to a dedicated home charger. Most require you to bring your own "Type 2 to type 2" cable. They are often installed as a “bollard” with charger integrated or mounted on a wall. The cost of these may be free (lucky you) or included in the parking charge at the location.
"A Better Route Planner" is awesome
There is also a website and App called "A Better Route Planner" Once you have entered your vehicle you can plot a journey on the map and it tells you the best places to stop and charge to get to your destination the quickest way you can.
Home charging - Type 2 charger
If you want to charge your car faster and reduce any chance of electrical issues, it makes sense to install a dedicated charger. Some even come with the ability to directly divert your solar power to your car when the sun is shining! These cost around $1000 for the charger and between $500-$1,000 to be installed by an electrician. These charges your car at rates up to 40km of range per hour (40km/h). It's best to get a charger installed that has a “type 2 socket” on the charger side. You then use a cable that connects your car to the charger, it also allows you to use your cable at a “destination charger”.
DC fast charging
DC fast-charger will charge the car "Fast". How fast will depend on the fast charger thats installed. A 150kW charger will give you 250km driving from 30 minutes charging. Older and slower chargers will be 50kW and 1/3 the speed. This charger It uses the same plug on the car as the home charger. In most locations, you need a dedicated phone app to access these chargers. Please note, the first 80% of charge with these is at full speed and then the charge rate tends to slows down at the end. This protects the battery life, but may need to be factored into the time you spend at the charger.