Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is an all-electric 5-door fastback by automaker Polestar. Production began in March 2020[6] in Geely's existing plant in Luqiao, China, which already produces Volvo XC40, Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 02, all of which share the same CMA platform.[7]

Polestar 2
Polestar 2 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar
ProductionMarch 2020
AssemblyChina: Luqiao
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style5-door fastback[1][2]
LayoutDual motor, all-wheel drive[1]
PlatformCMA platform
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • EFAD + ERAD
  • combined power 300 kW[1]
  • combined torque 660 Nm[3]
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Battery
  • 78kWh[1] (long range)
  • 72kWh[1] (China)
Electric range
  • 470 km (292 mi)[3] (WLTP)
  • 275 mi (443 km)[4] (EPA target)
  • 450 km[5] (China - NEDC)
Plug-in charging
  • offboard: 150 kW[1]
  • onboard: 11 kW[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,735 mm (107.7 in)
Length4,607 mm (181.4 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,478 mm (58.2 in)

Overview

The Polestar 2 was unveiled on 27 February 2019 during an internet livestream and made its first public appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, also in February.[8] The prices are expected to start at US$63,000 and €59,900.[9]

It is the second car under the Polestar brand after the Polestar 1. Polestar 1 is however a plug-in hybrid, making the Polestar 2 the first BEV in the Volvo Car Group.

Safety

The Polestar 2 is designed to protect the battery pack during an impact and automatically disconnect it after a collision. On both front ends a SPOC (Severe Partial Overlap Crash) block is attached to mitigate the crash forces and prevent and material entering the occupant compartment. The Polestar 2 also features centre airbag to protect from far-side impacts.[10]

Specifications
ComponentDescription
Time 0-100 km/h (62 mph)4.7 seconds[3]
Boot space440 L (15.5 cu ft) combined[3]
35 L (1.2 cu ft) front[11]
405 L (14.3 cu ft) rear[11]
  • Front view
  • Rear View
  • Interior

References
  1. "Polestar reveals new Polestar 2". www.polestar.com (Press release). Polestar AB. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  2. Jan Götze. "So günstig wird der Polestar 2" [The Polestar 2 will be this affordable] (in German). Autobild. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  3. "Polestar 2 (Europe/Switzerland)". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  4. "Polestar 2 (US)". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  5. "Polestar 2 (China)". Polestar (in Chinese). Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  6. "Production of the Polestar 2 Electric Vehicle Begins".
  7. Kane, Mark (2019-04-14). "Polestar 2 Debuts In China: Will Be Produced In Luqiao From 2020". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  8. Steven Ewing (27 February 2019). "2021 Polestar 2 heads to Geneva Motor Show with 408 hp, vegan interior". Roadshow. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  9. Mike Duff (27 February 2019). "2020 Polestar 2 Is an All-Electric un-SUV from Volvo's Futuristic Think Tank". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  10. "Polestar Media Newsroom". www.polestar.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  11. "Polestar 2 Standard Features". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
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