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POLESTAR 2 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 36,581 POLESTAR 2s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2020 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5,259 (16.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 36,581 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 2
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, or simply Polestar, is a Swedish automotive manufacturer that produces electric cars. Principally owned by Li Shufu's PSD Investment, Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, the company is headquartered in Torslanda, outside Gothenburg, Sweden. With an "asset-light" approach in development and manufacturing, Polestar does not have its own manufacturing facility; instead it produces cars in facilities controlled by Volvo or Geely in several countries, including China, the United States, and South Korea. The brand originated from Flash Engineering, a Swedish motorsport team...
POLESTAR 2 — questions & answers
How many POLESTAR 2 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 36,581 POLESTAR 2 were still registered in the UK — 36,153 licensed and on the road, plus 428 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the POLESTAR 2 rare?
The POLESTAR 2 is common, with 36,581 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the POLESTAR 2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of POLESTAR 2 on UK roads rose by 5,259 (16.8%).
What fuel do most POLESTAR 2 use?
Most POLESTAR 2 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the POLESTAR 2 peak?
The POLESTAR 2 peaked at 36,581 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2020 Q3.