Overview
The Long Range AWD takes the Polestar 2 platform to its performance-optimised conclusion: dual motors, AWD traction, Brembo brakes, and — with the Performance Pack option — Öhlins adjustable dampers that allow the driver to tune suspension firmness. It is the only production EV in its price category that offers adjustable dampers as an option, which speaks to the driving experience that Polestar prioritises.
592km WLTP and 4.5-second acceleration are the headline numbers. Both are strong. The dual-motor AWD delivers confident traction in all conditions, and the Performance Pack moves the car into genuine track-day capable territory without losing everyday usability.
Key Specification
Battery: 82kWh. WLTP: 592km. Drive: AWD. DC: 270kW. 0-100: 4.5s. Price: ~$77,900. Performance Pack adds: Brembo brakes, Öhlins dampers (adjustable).
Real-world highway range: 490-520km. 10-80% at 270kW DC: approximately 27 minutes.
Verdict
The Polestar 2 LR AWD is for performance EV buyers who want design credibility and driving character alongside capability. The four-year warranty and absence of V2L are real concessions versus the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD or Ioniq 5 N Line AWD. Buyers who find Polestar’s design language and Google integration compelling, and who value the Performance Pack’s unique Öhlins option, will find the premium justified by character rather than specification.
