Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is an all-electric 5-door liftback produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo under its Polestar sub-brand. 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 (Volvo)
ProductionMarch 2020 – present
AssemblyChina: Luqiao, Zhejiang (Luqiao CMA Super Factory)[1]
DesignerThomas Ingenlath
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style5-door liftback[2]
LayoutDual motor, all-wheel drive[3]
PlatformCMA platform
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • EFAD + ERAD
  • combined power 300 kW[3]
  • combined torque 660 Nm[4]
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Battery
  • 78 kWh[3] (long range)
  • 72 kWh[3] (China)
Electric range
Plug-in charging
  • offboard: 150 kW[3]
  • onboard: 11 kW[3]
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.

The Polestar 2 is also the first car with Google's Android Automotive operating system built in.

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 any material entering the occupant compartment. The Polestar 2 also features a centre airbag to protect from far-side impacts.[14]

Recall

In October 2020, Polestar issued a recall on all Polestar 2 models due to a software defect that caused loss of power to the vehicle whilst driving. As the vehicles were not capable of OTA software updates it required all of the vehicles to be recalled to a service centre for a manual software update. [15]

Later the same month a second recall was issued due to faulty inverters. [16]

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[17]
405 L (14.3 cu ft) rear[17]

Environment

Using the ISO 14044 method, Polestar 2 has lower life-cycle emissions than the XC40 when driving more than 35 to 80 thousand kilometers, depending on conditions.[18]

  • Front view
  • Rear View
  • Interior

References
  1. "Polestar 2 production begins in Luqiao, China". Polestar. 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  2. 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. "Car And Driver".
  16. "Robb Report".
  17. "Polestar 2 Standard Features". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  18. Valle, Marius (17 September 2020). "Mener Polestars egen analyse stiller bensinbilen i et bedre lys enn den fortjener". Tu.no (in Norwegian). Teknisk Ukeblad.
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