Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is an all-electric 5-door fastback by automaker Polestar. Production began in March 2020[7] 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.[8]

Polestar 2
Polestar 2 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar
ProductionMarch 2020–present
AssemblyLuqiao Plant, China[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style5-door fastback[2][3]
LayoutDual motor, all-wheel drive[2]
PlatformCMA platform
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • EFAD + ERAD
  • combined power 300 kW[2]
  • combined torque 660 Nm[4]
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Battery
  • 78kWh[2] (long range)
  • 72kWh[2] (China)
Electric range
  • 470 km (292 mi)[4] (WLTP)
  • 275 mi (443 km)[5] (EPA target)
  • 450 km[6] (China - NEDC)
Plug-in charging
  • offboard: 150 kW[2]
  • onboard: 11 kW[2]
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)

Development

The concept car was originally called Volvo Concept 40.2. It was designed by Thomas Ingenlath along side with Volvo Concept 40.1 which later became the basis of the XC40. These two concept cars were both unveiled in 2016. However, Volvo decided to shift more focus on small crossovers later that year.[9] Therefore, Polestar picked the 40.2 as their basis for their Polestar 2 design.[10] Volvo's exterior design chief Maximilian Missoni tweaked the car's taillights, grille, and wheels in order to differentiate as a standalone vehicle.[11]

The production version was officially unveiled on 27 February 2019 during an internet livestream and made its first public appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, also in February.[12] The prices are expected to start at US$63,000 and €59,900.[13]

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.[14]

Specifications
ComponentDescription
Time 0-100 km/h (62 mph)4.7 seconds[4]
Boot space440 L (15.5 cu ft) combined[4]
35 L (1.2 cu ft) front[15]
405 L (14.3 cu ft) rear[15]
  • Front view
  • Rear View
  • Interior
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References
  1. "Polestar 2 production begins in Luqiao, China". Polestar. 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  2. "Polestar reveals new Polestar 2". Polestar (Press release). Polestar AB. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  3. Jan Götze. "So günstig wird der Polestar 2" [The Polestar 2 will be this affordable] (in German). Autobild. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  4. "Polestar 2 (Europe/Switzerland)". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  5. "Polestar 2 (US)". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  6. "Polestar 2 (China)". Polestar (in Chinese). Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  7. "Production of the Polestar 2 Electric Vehicle Begins".
  8. Kane, Mark (2019-04-14). "Polestar 2 Debuts In China: Will Be Produced In Luqiao From 2020". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  9. "Volvo set to become a 'crossover company'". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  10. "Volvo confirms Polestar 2 electric "sedan"". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  11. "6 things you need to know about Polestar". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  12. Steven Ewing (27 February 2019). "2021 Polestar 2 heads to Geneva Motor Show with 408 hp, vegan interior". Roadshow. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  13. 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.
  14. "Polestar Media Newsroom". www.polestar.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  15. "Polestar 2 Standard Features". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
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