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Polestar 2 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Polestar 2 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery79 kWh
WLTP range659 km
Efficiency12.0 kWh/100 km
Max charging11 / 205 kW
Polestar 2: sedan body style illustration
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Polestar 2 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

CountryPolestar 2Petrol carSaved
United Kingdom£521£1,703£1,182
Germany€766€2,289€1,523
France€507€2,164€1,656
CanadaC$339C$1,462C$1,124
AustraliaA$717A$1,502A$785
United Arab EmiratesAED 586AED 2,272AED 1,686
India₹13,741₹98,407₹84,666
Saudi ArabiaSAR 386SAR 2,272SAR 1,886
Netherlands€506€2,388€1,881
Spain€528€1,880€1,351
Italy€587€2,087€1,500
Japan¥70,092¥150,832¥80,741
Norway€381€2,048€1,667
Sweden€537€1,540€1,003
ChinaCN¥1,038CN¥8,005CN¥6,967
South AfricaR6,277R19,198R12,921
MexicoMX$3,643MX$24,940MX$21,297
Turkey₺5,742₺51,860₺46,118

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Polestar 2?

Charging at home, about €1,337 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Polestar 2 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.

Compare the Polestar 2

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Other electric cars

Polestar 4€29.94 per chargeTesla Model Y€23.89 per chargeTesla Model 3€23.89 per chargeVolkswagen ID.3€18.48 per chargeRenault 5 E-Tech€16.57 per chargeSkoda Elroq€24.53 per chargeKia EV3€25.93 per chargeRenault 4 E-Tech€16.57 per charge

Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.