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Is the 2020–2026 Polestar 2 reliable?

Scored from 6 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

7.4/ 10
Solid

On our documented-fault scoring the Polestar 2 rates 7.4 out of 10 · solid. We hold 6 known faults for it and none of them are rated critical, so the risk is mostly wear rather than disaster. The weak points cluster around battery, electrical and charging. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Buy, but check the known weak points

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
0
Medium
4
Low
2

Weak points cluster around battery, electrical, charging, tyres.

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The faults that decide it

ElectricalMedium

Infotainment and Android Automotive software freezes or reboots

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Use the screen fully and check it has the latest software
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
ChargingMedium

Charging faults and slower than expected rapid charging

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Ask to see a charge, or try a rapid charger on the test drive
Typical repair
Charging / power electronics repair · £600–£2,600
BatteryMedium

12-volt battery going flat and causing warning messages

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Check for warnings on start-up
Typical repair
Routine repair · £180–£700
BatteryMedium

High-voltage battery capacity loss on high-mileage cars

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Compare the range shown at full charge with the original
Typical repair
Routine repair · £180–£700
TyresLow

Fast tyre wear due to weight and power

Typically appears
15,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check tread depth and even wear
Typical repair
Tyres & alignment · £180–£700

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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