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Polestar 2
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar (Volvo)
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Luqiao, Zhejiang (Luqiao CMA Super Factory)[1]
DesignerThomas Ingenlath
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style5-door liftback[2]
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive or Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive[3]
PlatformCMA platform
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • EFAD + ERAD
  • combined power 300 kW (400 hp)[3]
  • combined torque 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft)[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)
Length4,606 mm (181.3 in)
Width1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,482 mm (58.3 in)

The Polestar 2 is a battery electric 5-door liftback produced by the Chinese automaker Volvo under its Polestar sub-brand. Based on the CMA platform, production began in March 2020[7] at the Luqiao CMA Super Factory in Luqiao, China.[8]

Development

Rear view

The concept car that precedes its design was called the Volvo Concept 40.2. It was designed by Thomas Ingenlath alongside the 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 their focus to small crossovers later that year.[9] Therefore, Polestar picked the 40.2 as the 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 it as a standalone vehicle.[11] The Polestar 2 is also the first car with Google's Android Automotive operating system built in.

Polestar 2 is the second car under the Polestar brand after the Polestar 1. Polestar 1 is however a plug-in hybrid and limited production vehicle, making the Polestar 2 the first BEV and mass production Polestar vehicle in the Volvo Car Group.[citation needed]

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 that month.[12] The car has a starting suggested retail price of US$49,900 as of October, 2021.[13] For the 2022 model year, Polestar announced that additional options would be available for the Polestar 2.

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]

The Polestar 2 obtained a 5-star 2021 Euro NCAP rating with a 92% score for protection of adults, 89% for protection of children, 80% for protection of vulnerable road users and 86% for safety assist.[15]

A seatbelt reminder system is fitted as standard equipment to the front and rear seats.

A driver-monitoring system monitors steering inputs and warns the driver if it detects those which are characteristic of drowsy driving. A speed assistance system is fitted as standard. The speed limitation information system did not meet Euro NCAP's requirements. The speed limiter can be set manually, and points were awarded for that part of the speed assistance system. A lane assistance system gently steers the car if it is drifting out of lane and also intervenes more aggressively in some critical situations.

In tests of its reaction to other vehicles, the AEB system performed well, with collisions avoided in almost all test situations.

— Euro NCAP[15]

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.[16]

Later the same month a second recall was issued due to faulty inverters.[17]

Specifications

Standard Range - Single Motor Long Range - Single Motor Long Range - Dual Motor
Markets Europe, UK North America, Europe, UK North America, Europe, UK
Powertrain FWD AWD
Base Price £41,900 / €35,930 $45,900 / £44,900 / €38,930 $49,900 / £47,900 / €41,900
Range WLTP: 473 km (294 mi) EPA: 435 km (270 mi)

WLTP: 540 km (336 mi)

EPA: 401 km (249 mi)

WLTP: 481 km (299 mi)

Efficiency WLTP: 171-180 Wh/km (275-290 Wh/mi) EPA: 193 Wh/km (310 Wh/mi)

WLTP: 171-183 Wh/km (275-295 Wh/mi)

EPA: 236 Wh/km (380 Wh/mi)

WLTP: 194-203 Wh/km (312-327 Wh/mi)

Battery Capacity 64 kWh (usable)

69 kWh (gross)

75 kWh (usable)

78 kWh (gross)

DC Charging 130 kW 150 kW
AC Charging 11 kW
Motor Single Front Permanent-magnet synchronous motor Dual Permanent-magnet synchronous motors
Curb Weight -- 2,040 kg (4,500 lb) 2,150 kg (4,750 lb)
Power (peak, vehicle) 170 kW (231 hp) 300 kW (408 hp)
Torque (peak, vehicle) 330 Nm (243 ft⋅lb) 660 Nm (487 ft⋅lb)
Acceleration 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h)

7.0 seconds

0–60 mph (0–97 km/h)

4.5 seconds

Top Speed 161 km/h (100 mi/h) 205 km/h (127 mi/h)

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]

  • Interior
    Interior

References

  1. ^ "Polestar 2 production begins in Luqiao, China". Polestar. 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2020-07-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Jan Götze. "So günstig wird der Polestar 2" [The Polestar 2 will be this affordable] (in German). Autobild. Retrieved 2019-02-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Polestar reveals new Polestar 2". Polestar (Press release). Polestar AB. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-27.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b "Polestar 2 (Europe/Switzerland)". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Polestar 2 (US)". Polestar. Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Polestar 2 (China)". Polestar (in Chinese (China)). Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2020-05-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Production of the Polestar 2 Electric Vehicle Begins".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Polestar 2". Polestar Performance AB. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  14. ^ "Polestar Media Newsroom". www.polestar.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  15. ^ a b "Official Polestar 2 2021 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
  16. ^ Baldwin, Roberto (October 29, 2020). "All Polestar 2s Recalled for Software Glitch That Can Shut Down the EV". Car and Driver.
  17. ^ Hood, Bryan (October 30, 2020). "The New Polestar 2 EV Was Just Recalled for the Second Time in a Month". robbreport.com.
  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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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