Polestar 2 Electric Car models
on display at their first Arizona retail showroom
Aug. 14th 2023
Latest models and upgrade packages of the Polestar 2 EV
on display at their "Polestar Space" retail showroom
Fashion Square Mall, Scottsdale, Arizona
The entrance to the Polestar of Scottsdale showroom with a Plus Pack model parked up front.
To the right of the entrance is the Polestar logo, a symbol for the new EV brand being a guiding star for the Volvo Car Group based in Sweden. The name Polestar In Swedish is Polstjärnan, which means North Star, or Polaris. The literal translation meaning "Pole Star".
To the right of the entrance is the Polestar logo, a symbol for the new EV brand being a guiding star for the Volvo Car Group based in Sweden. The name Polestar In Swedish is Polstjärnan, which means North Star, or Polaris. The literal translation meaning "Pole Star".
When we originally visited the Sottsdale Fashion Square Mall to take a look at the new Polestar 2 EV on display back in 2021, there was only a single black model on display, parked down in the main atrium comon area with a simple sales table showing interior samples.
In Spring of 2022, Polestar moved into their own permanent showroom inside the upscale mall. Called the "Polestar Space", it is the first Polestar retail showroom to be opened in Arizona. It is operated by Courtesty Automotive Group of Scottsdale, a Polestar Franchisee.
The new showroom features some of Polestar’s latest luxury models and opportunities are available to schedule a Polestar 2 test drive, either thorugh the sales specialist on-site, or by scheduling online. Polestar has their own reserved space in the nearby parking gargae with multiple charging stations available exclusively for their test drive cars and for current Polestar EV owners.
The newest model of the Polerstar EV lineup, the highly anticipated Polestar 3 SUV, was not on display at the time of this visit, but is expected that one could be coming to the showroom for visitors to see within the next few weeks.
The current showroom features room for three cars to be displayed letting customers explorer the various upgrade packages and design choices. Their are also wall displays allowing visitors to inspect Polestar's technology components up close (Brembo brakes, spoke polished alloy wheels, dual chamber active air suspension), and a dedicated area for exploring design options on computer tablets.
Each Polestar vehicle comes with the luxury of convenient service and maintenance. Owners who live within 150 miles of Polestar Scottsdale can have their vehicle picked up for service and returned home, and for those outside that perimeter, a Polestar technician will travel to you to make the repairs needed at your home. It offers a much-needed alternative for those with a busy schedule.
In Spring of 2022, Polestar moved into their own permanent showroom inside the upscale mall. Called the "Polestar Space", it is the first Polestar retail showroom to be opened in Arizona. It is operated by Courtesty Automotive Group of Scottsdale, a Polestar Franchisee.
The new showroom features some of Polestar’s latest luxury models and opportunities are available to schedule a Polestar 2 test drive, either thorugh the sales specialist on-site, or by scheduling online. Polestar has their own reserved space in the nearby parking gargae with multiple charging stations available exclusively for their test drive cars and for current Polestar EV owners.
The newest model of the Polerstar EV lineup, the highly anticipated Polestar 3 SUV, was not on display at the time of this visit, but is expected that one could be coming to the showroom for visitors to see within the next few weeks.
The current showroom features room for three cars to be displayed letting customers explorer the various upgrade packages and design choices. Their are also wall displays allowing visitors to inspect Polestar's technology components up close (Brembo brakes, spoke polished alloy wheels, dual chamber active air suspension), and a dedicated area for exploring design options on computer tablets.
Each Polestar vehicle comes with the luxury of convenient service and maintenance. Owners who live within 150 miles of Polestar Scottsdale can have their vehicle picked up for service and returned home, and for those outside that perimeter, a Polestar technician will travel to you to make the repairs needed at your home. It offers a much-needed alternative for those with a busy schedule.
Two different configurations of the Polestar 2 showcasing some of the color and wheel options available. The front model is in Jupiter beige paint color, the rear in Snow White color.
For 2023, six metalic paint finishes are available. Magnesium grey has replaced the previously available Void black paint color selection as the standard choice included in the base price. Snow white, a darker Thunder grey, Jupiter beige, Midnight blue, and Space black are available as an upgrade.
For 2023, six metalic paint finishes are available. Magnesium grey has replaced the previously available Void black paint color selection as the standard choice included in the base price. Snow white, a darker Thunder grey, Jupiter beige, Midnight blue, and Space black are available as an upgrade.
The Polestar 2 in front is a version with the Plus package with UV glass roof. It has the Michelin E Primacy tires mounted on 19'' Bespoke 5-Double Spoke Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels.
Polestar is a sub brand of Swedish car maker Volvo, and chinese automaker Geely. The Polestar electric car brand is Volvo's push to electrify its entire car lineup by 2025. The company was founded in 2009 and has since been working to create electric vehicles with a focus on performance and sustainability.
The Polestar 2 EV is the first fully electric vehicle from the company (the Polestar 1 was a plug-in hybrid) and is made with the same attention to detail and quality that Volvo is known for.
It is currently being built in Luqiao, China. The upcoming Polestar 3 SUV EV is planned to be built at their Ridgeville, South Carolina manufacturing plant.
Polestar is a sub brand of Swedish car maker Volvo, and chinese automaker Geely. The Polestar electric car brand is Volvo's push to electrify its entire car lineup by 2025. The company was founded in 2009 and has since been working to create electric vehicles with a focus on performance and sustainability.
The Polestar 2 EV is the first fully electric vehicle from the company (the Polestar 1 was a plug-in hybrid) and is made with the same attention to detail and quality that Volvo is known for.
It is currently being built in Luqiao, China. The upcoming Polestar 3 SUV EV is planned to be built at their Ridgeville, South Carolina manufacturing plant.
A Polestar 2 with metal roof, with 19'' 5-Double Spoke Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, in the Snow White color finish.
Polestar 2 is an electric performance fastback. It is designed to be a luxurious and sporty electric vehicle that can compete with the likes of Tesla's model 3 and other electric vehicle manufacturers. It is offered in both Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powertrains, Standard and long range High-capacity batterys, and features a distinctive minimalist design.
Polestar 2 is an electric performance fastback. It is designed to be a luxurious and sporty electric vehicle that can compete with the likes of Tesla's model 3 and other electric vehicle manufacturers. It is offered in both Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powertrains, Standard and long range High-capacity batterys, and features a distinctive minimalist design.
A Polestar 2 in Juipter beige color, with the Plus package featuring UV glass roof, and 20" Bespoke 4-Y Spoke Black Polished Forged Alloy Wheels with continental sportcontact 6 tires.
The wall space behind the car showcase some of the Polestar's perfomance components. Customers can also explorer design options on computer tablets at the table to the right.
The wall space behind the car showcase some of the Polestar's perfomance components. Customers can also explorer design options on computer tablets at the table to the right.
20" Bespoke 4-Y Spoke Black Polished Forged Alloy Wheel, Jupiter Beige color finish, with the Plus pack option with UV glass roof.
The base model Polestar 2 features a single motor and standard range battery. The Polestar 2 upgrade with dual electric motors can generate 408 bhp and 487 lb-ft of torque, allowing the car to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. The Performance Pack upgrades the Polestar 2's software to increase the power of the motors, among other hardware upgrades.
The base model Polestar 2 features a single motor and standard range battery. The Polestar 2 upgrade with dual electric motors can generate 408 bhp and 487 lb-ft of torque, allowing the car to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. The Performance Pack upgrades the Polestar 2's software to increase the power of the motors, among other hardware upgrades.
Interior of the Polestar 2 with white seating. Vegan textile seats and armrests from WeaveTech come with the performance pack upgade. "Animal welfare friendly" Napa leather, ventilated seats, in Barley color with custom chevron pattern is also available as an additional upgrade.
The Gold/Yellow-colored seatbelts are part of the e Performance Package to give the Polestar 2 some extra sporty character. The Performance pack bundles a set of specialized handling and power upgrades, carefully tuned for the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor.
The performance software upgrade is a download that increases the motors' combined certified output over the complete RPM register, increasing power from 408 hp (300 kW) to 476 hp (350 kW ) and torque from 487 to 502 lb-ft. A boost that also reduces the 0-60 mph acceleration time from 4.5 seconds to 4.2 seconds.
The Gold/Yellow-colored seatbelts are part of the e Performance Package to give the Polestar 2 some extra sporty character. The Performance pack bundles a set of specialized handling and power upgrades, carefully tuned for the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor.
The performance software upgrade is a download that increases the motors' combined certified output over the complete RPM register, increasing power from 408 hp (300 kW) to 476 hp (350 kW ) and torque from 487 to 502 lb-ft. A boost that also reduces the 0-60 mph acceleration time from 4.5 seconds to 4.2 seconds.
The 20" Bespoke 4-Y Spoke Black Polished Forged Alloy Wheel, with Continental SportContact 6 tires.
The Polestar 2 is offered with a 78 kWh battery pack. The Front-wheel drive, single motor option of the Polestar 2 puts out 231 hp and has a EPA range of 265 miles on a single charge. The All-wheel drive performance "Launch" version of the Polestar 2 is powered by two electric motors producing a combined 408 hp with 487 ft. lbs. of torque, with EPA range estimated at 233 to 249 miles.
The Polestar 2 is offered with a 78 kWh battery pack. The Front-wheel drive, single motor option of the Polestar 2 puts out 231 hp and has a EPA range of 265 miles on a single charge. The All-wheel drive performance "Launch" version of the Polestar 2 is powered by two electric motors producing a combined 408 hp with 487 ft. lbs. of torque, with EPA range estimated at 233 to 249 miles.
Rear view of the Polestar 2, in Jupiter beige color finish.
The Adaptive rear tail light blade uses 288 individually controlled LEDs which can adjust for day / night driving conditions to improve visibility and save electrical power..
The Adaptive rear tail light blade uses 288 individually controlled LEDs which can adjust for day / night driving conditions to improve visibility and save electrical power..
Interior view showing steering wheel with built in controls, driver display, and centrally located 11.2" information and infotainment display. Hands free voice control is available for use on the display through the google android OS.
The Polestar 2 was the first car to feature a native Android Automotive operating system. The driver and front can browse the web, use in-car apps, stream music and podcasts, get real-time traffic information and download the latest software updates all through the touch screen display panel.
The cars' technical settings such as performance and safety functions can also be accessed throught the display. The Polestar 2 display also has an In-car range assistant app that helps the driver plan their recharging stops ahead of time.
Above the steering wheel is a 12.3" wide driver display that has a mode for Navigation, displaying the current route map and directions. And another mode for displaying the car’s speed and battery status.
The Polestar 2 was the first car to feature a native Android Automotive operating system. The driver and front can browse the web, use in-car apps, stream music and podcasts, get real-time traffic information and download the latest software updates all through the touch screen display panel.
The cars' technical settings such as performance and safety functions can also be accessed throught the display. The Polestar 2 display also has an In-car range assistant app that helps the driver plan their recharging stops ahead of time.
Above the steering wheel is a 12.3" wide driver display that has a mode for Navigation, displaying the current route map and directions. And another mode for displaying the car’s speed and battery status.
Suspension improvements in the performance pack upgrade includes Öhlins two-way dampers, which increase traction and responsiveness. The dampers are manually adjustable through 22 different settings according to each driver's prefereneces.
All versions of the Polestar 2 come equipped as standard with frequency dependent damping suspension components. This smooths out high-frequency wheel motions caused by rough roads and reduces vehicle body motion and noise for a more comfortable ride without compromising grip, steering response and overall handling.
All versions of the Polestar 2 come equipped as standard with frequency dependent damping suspension components. This smooths out high-frequency wheel motions caused by rough roads and reduces vehicle body motion and noise for a more comfortable ride without compromising grip, steering response and overall handling.
Display showing the 20" Bespoke 4-Y Spoke Black Polished Forged Alloy Wheel option, with Continental "SportContact 6" 245/40R20 tire. The lighter weight alloy wheels reduce unsprung mass by 1.5 kg each.
Aero sculpted Brembo performance brakes on the Polestar 2 performance pack upgrade feature lightweight aluminum construction, four-piston calipers, in an eye catching copper gold color. They offer heightened stopping performance and optimised energy regeneration for the electric drivetrain system.
The brake system was especially developed by Brembo for the Polestar 2. They performance pack brakes are stiffer, provide uniform braking pressure and braking power, and are more responsive than normal brakes, even at extreme temperatures. The dual-cast floating ventilated brake discs have a diameter of 375 millimeter and a width of 35 millimeter.
The brake system was especially developed by Brembo for the Polestar 2. They performance pack brakes are stiffer, provide uniform braking pressure and braking power, and are more responsive than normal brakes, even at extreme temperatures. The dual-cast floating ventilated brake discs have a diameter of 375 millimeter and a width of 35 millimeter.
The rear trunk of the Polestar 2 is accesed by a fully electric tailgate and features 14.3 cubic-feet of volume, with fold down rear seats and lifting partition / cover. Hidden underneath the rear cover is a bonus storage area.
The rear charging port door of the Polestar 2 showing the socket, socket cover, and charging status light.
Self-diagnostics run by the Polestar 2 guarantee that the cable is connected correctly, and that charging can safely begin.
Self-diagnostics run by the Polestar 2 guarantee that the cable is connected correctly, and that charging can safely begin.
The front truck (Frunk) of the Polestar 2 offers some additional storage space and contains the car's towing eyelet, tool kit bag, charging cable with adapters, and a tire sealing system.
Home Charge Cable 2E, 21' in length
Home Charge Cable 2E, 21' in length
- Mode 2
- Type G
- IEC 1P 230V 10A 2.3kW
Every Polestar 2 comes with a charging cable and onboard charger. The Polestar 2 supports rapid DC charging at charging stations supporting the CCS (Combined Charging System) standard. Charging at an AC station is available where a mode 3 charging cable can be connected. The Polestar 2 can use an AC wall outlet for home charging when an extra charge is needed, but is not recommended for regular charging.
Starting in 2025, new Polestar vehicles sold in North America will come standard with the Tesla-designed North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Owners of existing Polestars will be able to charge at Tesla's Supercharger stations with an adapter starting in mid-2024.
The Polestar 2 can charge up to a maximum rate of 150 kW A/C.
Starting in 2025, new Polestar vehicles sold in North America will come standard with the Tesla-designed North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Owners of existing Polestars will be able to charge at Tesla's Supercharger stations with an adapter starting in mid-2024.
The Polestar 2 can charge up to a maximum rate of 150 kW A/C.
Polestar 2 Upgrade Packages:
- Pilot pack upgrade: includes advanced driving assistance systems
- Plus pack uprade: includes Harman Kardon Premium 600w, 13 speaker Sound system, and a full-length panoramic UV treated glass roof, as well as Air quality software and WeaveTech seats.
- Performance pack upgrade: includes a Brembo braking system with manually adjustable Öhlins Dual Flow Valve dampers, light-weight Bespoke forged 20" alloy wheels. and Swedish gold colored brake calipers, valve caps and seat belts.
Optional Bespoke 19'' 5-Double Spoke Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel, with Michelin Michelin E Primacy tire.
The lower door stickers show this is a 78 kWh / 350 kW model. When you order the performance software upgrade as an aftermarket download, you will also receive new door stickers with updated power rating information, plus a rank mark sticker for your car’s front grid.
The lower door stickers show this is a 78 kWh / 350 kW model. When you order the performance software upgrade as an aftermarket download, you will also receive new door stickers with updated power rating information, plus a rank mark sticker for your car’s front grid.
Polestar car showroom inside the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall:
7014 E Camelback Road. Fashion Square mall,. Suite 1268, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The new Polestar 3 all-electric SUV arrives...
Update - October 2023: Since our previous visit to see the Polestar 2 sedan, the new Polestar 3 all electric SUV has now arrived and is currently on display at the Scottsdale Polestar showroom.
The Polestar 3 SUV features an all-wheel drive (AWD) dual motor powertrain, producing 480hp and 620 lb-ft of torque in the base model, offering 300 miles of range.
A performance package is also available increasing the models power to 617 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque, with a slightly lowered 270 mile range.
Update - October 2023: Since our previous visit to see the Polestar 2 sedan, the new Polestar 3 all electric SUV has now arrived and is currently on display at the Scottsdale Polestar showroom.
The Polestar 3 SUV features an all-wheel drive (AWD) dual motor powertrain, producing 480hp and 620 lb-ft of torque in the base model, offering 300 miles of range.
A performance package is also available increasing the models power to 617 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque, with a slightly lowered 270 mile range.
