The Polestar 2 will be an all-electric vehicle equipped with a dual-motor setup producing a combined 402 horsepower and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque. A range of 310 miles (498 km) is being targeted and a higher-spec model is expected to make it to the US market at some point during 2020.
Overview
Following in the footsteps of the plug-in hybrid Polestar 1, the all-electric 2021 Polestar 2 is the second creation from Volvo’s standalone performance brand. Trying to be all things to all people, the design blends the three-box proportions of a sedan with a sloping roof, a rear hatch, and the raised ride height of a crossover. While the Polestar’s minimalist appearance borders on anonymous, its cabin is the epitome of engrossing and contains a potentially revolutionary infotainment system. Its twin electric motors provide prodigious quickness and there’s a satisfying amount of engagement when the driver seeks it out. With the 2’s ambiguous body style, Polestar attempts the two-birds-one-stone method to combat the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in terms of technology and performance.
Motor System
Power comes from two electric motors, one up front and another out back, providing all-wheel drive. Each produces 201 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. For a total system output of 402 horsepower and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque. The result is an impressively quick hatchback that zipped to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.1 seconds and sped from 50 to 70 mph (80-112 km/h) in 2.2 ticks during our testing. Our example was equipped with the Performance package that includes 20-inch wheels and summer tires, stiffer suspension components as well as adjustable Öhlins dampers, and upgraded Brembo front brakes. This combination contributed to the 2’s 0.90 g of cornering grip and 157-foot (47 m) stopping distance from 70 mph (112 km/h).
Charging and battery
The Polestar 2 comes standard with a 23-foot (7 m) AC charging cable that can connect to normal household-style power outlets. You can also buy a 15-foot (4,5 m)AC cable that allows you to charge with an at-home 240-volt connector. Or public charging stations that are often found in shopping centers or parking garages. There are also DC fast charging stations across the country that provide the quickest method of juicing up the Polestar.
Charging the Polestar 2 can take up to 72 hours, using the most basic charging method at the lowest amperage. With a 240-volt Level 2 connection, it takes approximately eight to 10 hours to obtain a full charge. Polestar claims that a fast charging station can replenish the battery from 10% to 80% capacity in about a half-hour.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Neat use of recycled and vegan interior materials
- Powerful
- Easy-to-use Android infotainment suite
Disadvantages:
- Crashy ride
- Terminal understeer
- Lots of Volvo parts
- No manual regen shifter/paddle
Price
According to various sources, the price of this car fluctuates in one direction or another, but to buy a good set of Polestar 2, you will have to pay about $69,000 and this may not be the final price.
Competition
The Polestar 2 is a great electric car, but a competitor in price and quality for this car is the JAC iEV7S.
Electric car iEV7S equipped with industry-leading SAMSUNG Ternary lithium battery. 300km range traveling. Acceleration: 0-50km/h is 4s. Good for urban driving.
More information about JAC iEV7S you can find here.
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