Polestar’s latest ode to EV performance is the 2 BST Edition 230

EV automaker Polestar picks up where it left off with last year’s limited production Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 with a next-generation version of the sedan with a stronger focus on performance design. The Polestar 2 BST 230 introduces new features to the brand from the inside out, which you can read more about below.

Polestar’s BST journey into high-performance electric vehicles begins with the 2 Series sedan, which originally debuted three years ago as a 2021 model, which has since grown in popularity and surpassed 100,000 units sold by the end of 2022. Polestar introduced the 2024 model of the 2 Last January, we were able to test several variants, including the Long Range Single Motor (FWD) version as well as the 2023 Dual Motor.

In the summer of 2022, Polestar announced a new variant of the 2 called the BST Edition 270, which we got to push to the limit in San Francisco last fall. Shortly after its public debut, all 270 units of the Polestar 2 had been taken, prompting me to ask the team at the time what they were up to next.

Given the BST 270’s early and rapid success, the EV automaker has many more performance-oriented variations in the works for the growing number of new models coming into its pipeline – perhaps in its latest model, the Polestar 3 SUV? That hasn’t been confirmed, however, but what has been confirmed as of this morning is an updated version of its electric sedan called the Polestar 2 BST Edition 230. Check it out.

Polestar will only build 230 of its latest 2 BST Edition EVs

Later this year, Polestar intends to “drop” its second, limited version of the Polestar 2, but with an even more exclusive production run of just 230 units. The Polestar 2 BST 230 will feature many of the performance improvements that debuted in the BST 270 but with even more unique details inside and out. Per Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath:

Limited drops like the BST Edition 230 allow us to explore colors, graphics and materials faster and more creatively. As we have already seen with the success of the BST Edition 270, our ability to create unique, limited editions based on the latest trends offers our customers a level of rarity and customization normally reserved for supercars. We will continue to offer this to our customers.

Polestar seems to be on the right track here by offering exclusive, limited editions of uniquely designed performance EVs and is just getting started with the Polestar 2s. Here’s what we can expect in the BST Edition 230:

The latest Performance Polestar 2 BST Edition will feature the same chassis modifications as last year’s Limited Edition debut, including a front strut tower brace that improves the rigidity of the front suspension mounts during track-style driving, while maintaining steering precision and feel in most conditions maintains severe dynamic conditions. It will come with all the bells and whistles of all of Polestar’s current add-ons, including Plus, Pilot and Performance packs, plus upgraded “BST” tuning.

It will also sit a full inch (25mm) lower than the base Polestar 2, which is quite a drop from a tuning perspective. These lucky 230 customers will also be able to experience two-way adjustable Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) dampers with external reservoir, front strut brace, 20% stiffer springs and 21-inch black alloy wheels, the Pirelli P Zero support tires.

Performance results are the same as the Polestar BST Edition 270 – 476 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque and 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. However, it will be the first EV to arrive with Polestar’s new Green Nebula exterior color (see above). The new Polestar 2 will also be the first to feature new MicroSuede textiles in its recycled nubuck cavity. Customers can also choose a black “Space” exterior and optional racing stripes.

The 230 planned Polestar 2 BST Edition units will be produced for Europe and North America and secured via the automaker’s website on a first-come, first-served basis. Anytime today, you can configure your very own limited edition Polestar 2 for a starting MSRP of $79,500 (excluding $1,400 destination fees). Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year.