r/polestar2

2022 PPP

With all the excitement I thought there was a diffrent UI or something. The truth I really didn't have a problem with how the car worked before and it seems to still be working pretty well.

(It would be nice if the rear camera never flaked out)

I’m considering buying a Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range from December 2020, currently at around 140,000 km (~87,000 miles) with a reported battery SOH of 91%. On paper that seems pretty solid for its age and mileage, but I’m trying to think long-term rather than just the next couple of years.

My situation is a bit different from the average EV buyer: I’d only be driving about 15,000 km (~9,300 miles) per year, and ideally I’d want to keep the car until it’s roughly 14 years old. So this isn’t about short-term ownership or flipping — it’s about durability, battery degradation, and whether this platform can realistically hold up over time.

I’m aware of the usual concerns (battery aging, drivetrain wear, potential costs outside warranty), but I’d really like input from people who understand real-world degradation curves, high-mileage EV ownership, or specifically Polestar 2 experience.

Main question:
Is it realistic to expect this car to remain reliable and usable for another ~9 years under these conditions, or am I underestimating long-term risks?

Curious to hear both optimistic and critical takes — especially from owners or EV tech folks.

I've looked here, the other Polestar sub and on the Polestar forum but haven't found this asked so here it goes. People who live in rainy areas, how is the 2024 rear wheel drive only treating you? I am in the Pacific Northwest and am looking at pulling the trigger on 2024 single motor. I currently have an i3 so I am used to driving that everywhere in the rain/wet. With decent tires I have not had issues. I was wondering what others experience has been with the LRSM RWD setup? How's the traction? Any regrets on not getting the Dual Motor?

I'm taking delivery of my Polestar 2 next week and I started to wonder from time to time if I'd made the right choice during the wait for the cars arrival.

But seeing the odd post popup on my reddit home screen with positive comments makes me feel like I've made a good choice and makes me even more excited for next week!

Just wanted to share that. Excited to take delivery! :)

P.S. I come from a Cupra Born V3 for the past 4 years.

Anyone have their air con recirculation setting turn off every time you park the car after the new update?

Before I set the recirculation to on and didn’t have to touch it again. Now every time I go to use the car I need to turn it back on

Hello, All.

By now, I think most of us are aware of the creaking suspension noise that many of the Launch Edition Polestar owners deal with. Under warranty, and during various visits, I've had Polestar Charlotte repair or replace the bearings, bearing mounts, and axle shafts/hubs. Nevertheless, the noise either persists or returns a few months later. Now that I'm out of warranty, I'm having a difficult time finding a shop in my area that knows anything about Polestars. Even some specialized suspension shops don't want to touch it.

My question to this forum is - have any of you taken your Polestar to a nationwide repair shop (e.g., Firestone, Pep Boys, etc.) for issues? If so, which one? Are any better for suspension than others? At this point, I don't want to use Polestar Charlotte anymore because it's become obvious they can't diagnosis the issue properly. Not to mention, they're 3 hours away.

Thanks in advice for your time. :-)

Hey polestars what costs are the extended warranty for Uk and Ireland If anyone has the info? And has it been worthwhile for any that took it out?

I bought a 23 reg lrdm recently but it was out of polestar warranty, garage gave me a generic warranty for 12 months but looking at it it’s not specific for EVs only ICE cars so thinking of getting a year or two extended.

This update changed it all. I loved the car front the get go but just got annoyed and made justifications as a fan boy.

Now with this update it is acting like it should have been from the factory.

Other than lack of start stop button (I know play button exits but it’s a stupid idea that I have to start music to allow my passenger to roll down their window if I leave the car) this car is a 10/10 for me.

Hi all,

I am looking to get a 2023 LR SM Polestar 2. It has both the Pilot and Plus pack. It has 70k miles, but full history and looks in really good shape overall. Price is £15k. I am not sure of the battery SOH but with 90% battery it’s showing 275 miles of range.

Should I be wary of the higher mileage or would it be an alright buy?