Polestar: Number 2 goes to the start 🎥
PURPOSE OF DRIVING FUN The second model from the Polestar performance brand is an all-electric compact designed to appeal to a progressive audience for high-performance electric vehicles. Design features include pixel LED headlights and a welcome light. The Polestra 2 is a five-door premium hatchback based on Volvo's compact modular architecture and features two electric motors and a 78-kWh battery, [...]
Design features include pixel LED headlights and a welcome light.
The Polestra 2 is a five-door premium hatchback based on Volvo's compact modular architecture and features two electric motors and a 78 kWh battery that provides a range of up to 500 kilometers per charge (according to WLTP). The battery pack, consisting of 27 modules, is housed in the underbody of the vehicle and contributes to the rigidity of the chassis and the high noise and vibration comfort of the.
Digital solution for charging
Polestar answers the battery charging question with a smart, convenient and comprehensive approach. With a connected digital solution available both in the vehicle and on mobile devices, Polestar enables users to access the world's largest public charging networks easily and hassle-free through strategic collaborations.
Driving fun and performance
The Polestar 2 is designed to make driving fun and performance a driving experience from the first meter. The Polestar 2's electric all-wheel drive produces 300 kW (408 hp) of power and 660 Nm of maximum torque. The vehicle accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in under five seconds.
Infotainment system based on Android
The Polestar 2 is one of the first vehicles in the world to be equipped with an infotainment system based on the Android operating system. This creates a stable and adaptable digital environment for apps and vehicle functions. It is also the first time that embedded Google features such as Google Assistant, Google Maps with electric car support and Google Play Store have found their way into a vehicle.
Using your own smartphone as a vehicle key allows car-sharing functions and supports networked services such as picking up and delivering goods to the vehicle. In addition, the Polestar 2 recognizes the driver as soon as he approaches the vehicle.
Current avant-garde design
Maximilian Missoni, Head of Design at Polestar: "We decided to bring something new to the segment. Our avant-garde design has evolved from the Polestar 1 to a more edgy and bold design. The progressive-minded target group of the Polestar 2 will also like our standard vegan interior with progressive textiles."
Trade show premiere at the Geneva Motor Show
After its first online appearance, the Polestar 2 will celebrate at the Geneva Motor Show (March 7-17, 2019 on stand number 5253
Hall 5) will make its trade show debut. A network of Polestar Spaces, which is currently being set up, also offers the opportunity to get to know the vehicles and test drive them. The purchase price is expected to be just under 50,000 Swiss francs. Production will start in spring 2020.
