Polestar has confirmed pricing and specification updates for the MY27 version of the Polestar 2, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in mid-2026.
The update focuses on simplifying the range, improving equipment levels, and aligning the model line-up with customer demand for longer driving range. The entry-level Standard range Single motor variant has been removed from the Australian market, leaving only long-range configurations.
For fleet buyers and novated lease customers, the changes reinforce the Polestar 2’s positioning as a premium EV that prioritises specification and technology rather than chasing a lower entry price point.
Pricing remains steady across the range
Polestar has kept pricing unchanged across the three remaining variants, despite adding additional standard equipment to the top-spec model.
Polestar 2 MY27 Manufacturer’s List Pricing (MSRP):
- Long range Single motor — $66,400
- Long range Dual motor — $71,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack — $85,080
All prices include GST but exclude on-road costs.
Holding pricing steady while improving standard equipment is a familiar strategy in the premium EV segment. For fleets, it helps maintain predictable Whole-of-Life Cost assumptions, particularly around residual value and driver acceptance.
More equipment standard on Performance models
The biggest specification change applies to the Dual motor with Performance pack, which now includes features that were previously optional.
These additions include:
- Pixel LED adaptive headlights
- Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system
- Additional equipment valued at approximately $5,100
While features like high-end audio may seem lifestyle-focused, they play a practical role in novated leasing and executive fleet segments, where driver satisfaction and retention are increasingly part of the procurement conversation.
Technology upgrades continue into MY27
Hardware improvements introduced in MY26 carry over into the MY27 model.
Key upgrades include:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon infotainment processor
- 14-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system delivering 1,350 watts
- Updated digital interface and connectivity features
These updates reflect a broader shift in fleet expectations. Vehicles are no longer just transport assets — they are mobile workplaces, particularly for salary-packaged drivers and senior staff.
From a Fleet Manager perspective, improved infotainment performance and connectivity can reduce driver frustration and improve utilisation, especially for high-kilometre users.
Warranty and support remain consistent
All variants continue to be supported by:
- Five-year vehicle warranty
- Complimentary roadside assistance
- Online ordering and configuration capability
For fleet procurement teams, consistency in warranty coverage remains one of the strongest signals of manufacturer confidence and long-term support capability.
What it means for fleet buyers
The MY27 update is less about transformation and more about refinement.
The removal of the shorter-range variant signals a clear direction for the brand — prioritising usability and range capability over entry-level pricing. That aligns with how many fleets are now evaluating EVs under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) and internal emissions reporting frameworks.
In practical terms, the Polestar 2 continues to sit in a defined role within fleet portfolios:
- Executive and salary-packaged vehicles
- Sustainability leadership roles
- Corporate image and brand positioning fleets
- Early adopters transitioning to EVs
It is not designed to compete with lower-cost fleet vehicles. Instead, it competes on specification, design, and brand perception — factors that increasingly influence procurement decisions in the novated leasing and executive segments.
The strategic takeaway
The MY27 Polestar 2 update reflects a maturing EV market.
Rather than chasing headline price reductions, manufacturers are now focusing on range, equipment, and product consistency. For fleets, that shift supports more stable forecasting around utilisation, driver acceptance, and residual value — the fundamentals that underpin any Best Value Analysis.
In other words, this is less about disruption and more about consolidation.
