Category: Polestar

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POLESTAR 2 . . . TOP SHELF BUT PLENTY OF COMPETITION THESE DAYS

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Gosh it seems like a long time since the Australian launch of the Polestar 2 EV. It was fresh, it was entirely new and it was late November, 2021 — although the car had actually been in production since early 2020. In fact, the production version was officially unveiled in February, 2019 and made its first public appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show that month. Yes, it’s been updated since then, but that’s still an awfully long time in the electric vehicle universe which is evolving and expanding at… Read more

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NEW POLESTAR 2 GETS LONGER RANGE, FASTER CHARGING

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Polestar has improved the range, efficiency and performance of its Polestar 2 electric vehicle while simultaneously reducing its carbon footprint as part of significant updates for the 2024 model year. Four variants my 2024 Polestar 2 are available with standard or long range and either single or dual motors. Prices range from $67,400 for the standard range single motor variant through to $85,400 for a long range, dual motor model with an optional Performance Pack. Next-generation electric motors and inverters are fitted to all Polestar 2 variants, offering substantial increases… Read more

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POLESTAR 4

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The first country to get the latest addition to the Polestar range will be China. In fact, that’s where the Polestar 4 Coupe will be built, at Geely’s state-of-the-art production facility at Hangzhou Bay, starting November 2023. The coupe is positioned between Polestar 2 and 3 in terms of size and price and is described as the brand’s fastest Polestar production car to date. The dash from 0- 100km/h takes 3.8 seconds. “With Polestar 4 we have taken a fundamental new approach to SUV coupé design,” Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath,… Read more

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POLESTAR PUMPS UP THE 2

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Polestar has pumped up and is talking up its new-look Polestar 2 due here in the second half of the year. Single-motor versions are now rear-drive, powered by a newly developed permanent magnet motor and silicon carbide inverter. Power is up from 170 to 220kW, with maximum torque rising from 330 to 490Nm. That’s brought down the dash from 0-100 km/h to as little as 6.2 seconds — 1.2 seconds less. Dual-motor versions now have a rear-drive bias to give the car a sportier feel. A new rear motor becomes… Read more

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POLESTAR 3 – GO BIG OR GO HOME

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Polestar 3 has hit the decks and it’s big – in every way. Based on Volvo’s XC90 replacement, the all-electric EX90, the five-seat SUV comes with a big price, a big battery, big electric range and tips the scales at a big 2500 kilos plus. Powered by two electric motors, with a 111kWh battery, the launch edition puts out 360kW and 840Nm, with a range of up to 610km. Optioned with the Performance Pack, those outputs jump to 380kW and 910kW. It’s priced from an “indicative” $135,000 initially and you… Read more

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POLESTAR 2 LONG RANGE (DUAL MOTOR)

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What are the chances of seeing two Polestars on the road at the same time? Not great, or so we thought, but upon entering the motorway we fell in behind another Polestar 2 on our way into Sydney. That’s significant because a brand has to achieve a certain number of sales before a car achieves visibility on the roads of a city. The Chinese-owned, Swedish Polestar is an offshoot of Volvo and has been positioned as a standalone, electric range of performance vehicles. Polestar 2 is the first and only… Read more

POLESTAR AIMS FOR THE HEART

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Polestar has confirmed it will build an all-electric chop-top. Based on the recently revealed O2 concept, it is expected to be launched in 2026 as the Polestar 6. The hard-top convertible will be built on Polestar’s bespoke bonded aluminium platform. Developed in-house, it will feature the high-performance, 800-volt electric architecture already confirmed for Polestar 5. This includes output of up to 650kW and 900Nm from a dual motor powertrain, a targeted 0-100 km/h time of 3.2 seconds and top speed of 250km/h. The concept features a low and wide body with an assertive… Read more

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POLESTAR 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR

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The Polestar brand is an offshoot of Volvo and has been positioned as a standalone range of performance electric vehicles. At launch the price started at $59,000 but as is often the case the price has gone up. The single motor, standard range, front-wheel drive model is now priced from $69,335 driveaway. The long-range single motor version is $74,060 driveaway while the range-topping long range, dual motor model, with all-wheel drive is $79,310 driveaway. Metallic paint is standard and all models start with the same basic range of equipment. Standard… Read more

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POLESTAR 2 TWIN

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I must admit to having a soft spot for anything Swedish. I’ve had several business trips there with Volvo and Saab and on a couple of occasions have stayed on at my own expense to have a holiday after the official part of the event was over. Sweden is in the forefront of thinking when it comes to global warming and is working hard on reducing emissions from its vehicles. Polestar is a sub brand of Volvo and shares some components with the Volvo XC40 Recharge that we tested recently…. Read more

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POLESTAR INVESTING IN EXTREME FAST-CHARGING BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

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Swedish car maker Polestar has made its first financial investment as a company, investing in extreme fast-charging battery technology innovator, StoreDot. StoreDot is pioneering the development of silicon-dominant extreme fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles. The Israel-based company aims to produce batteries for EVs capable of charging up to 160 km of range in just five minutes by 2024. StoreDot’s advanced battery technology aligns with Polestar’s strategy of leveraging broader innovative industry partners to drive advancements in electric mobility. “Polestar can help shape the development of new battery technology for the… Read more