Polestar 2 Dual Motor MPG by year — every rating on record
The Polestar 2 Dual Motor has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 100 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 89 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 89 mpg | 89 mpg | #9 of 121 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 100 mpg | 100 mpg | #10 of 117 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Polestar 2 Dual Motor placed highest in 2022 at #9 of 121, and lowest in 2023 at #10 of 117. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 105 | 96 | 100 | 115.0 | 0.1 | $750 | 260 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 84 | 89 | 129.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 249 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 89 → 100 mpg | +11 mpg | 115 gal |
What 2 Dual Motor fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor burns 115 to 115 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $345 | $345 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $403 | $403 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $460 | $460 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 100 mpg the Polestar 2 Dual Motor is 75 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,208 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Polestar nameplates
Every Polestar model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.