Polestar is now offering battery state-of-health certificates for its pre-owned Polestar 2 models certifying the useable battery as a percentage.

The certificates help give customers peace of mind that their battery is in peak health and launch as part of a 112-point check for used Polestar 2 models.

The carmaker also reassured buyers that pre-owned Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 remain up-to-date for potential customers through over-the-air (OTA) updates, allowing the models to keep improving over time.

One of the promises made in Labour’s manifesto was the introduction of a standardised battery health check and UK fleet operators, trade bodies and vehicle rental and leasing companies recently urged the Government to introduce clear and standardised battery health information as part of a wave of measures to support the used EV market.

Battery health remains a top concern for would-be EV buyers. A study published in March by Axa found nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK motorists have no plans to buy an electric vehicles, with more than a third (37%) saying concern over battery lifespan is one of the main reasons.

Yet, latest information has revealed that EV battery health remains high even after vehicles have racked up 100,000-plus miles on the road. Carried out by Arval – which says it’s become the first leasing company to offer a battery health certificate for its used EVs – the study revealed battery longevity lasts well beyond manufacturer warranties.

Next month will see Polestar open its first pre-owned ‘Space’ in Birmingham, focusing purely on fully checked and prepped pre-owned Polestars. The Polestar team will deliver the same experience as new car customers, allowing a lower cost of entry to premium EV ownership.

Matt Galvin, managing director, Polestar UK said: “As more pre-owned Polestars start to come on the market, it offers a lower price entry-point to join the Polestar family and experience our performance EVs with all the software features of our new cars.

“And where customers may have been apprehensive about a five-year-old Polestar 2 and its battery condition, once again Polestar is giving car buyers transparency and providing peace of mind in the same way we do with our climate impact.”