Polestar 2
Oct. 24th 2021
The Polestar 2 hatchback gives new competition to the Tesla Model 3
We paid a visit to Scottsdale Arizona to get see the 2021 Polestar 2 electric car on display. 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.
Unlike the original Polestar 1 that was a plug-in hybrid, the Polestar 2 is all electric. The Polestar 2 competes directly with Tesla model 3 in the growing electric car market. 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.
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.
Unlike the original Polestar 1 that was a plug-in hybrid, the Polestar 2 is all electric. The Polestar 2 competes directly with Tesla model 3 in the growing electric car market. 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.
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.
Interior view of the Polestar with plush, cream colored, "vegan" seating, and grey and matching cream colored door panels.
Drivers viewpoint from within the car showing the Polestar brand logo on the steering wheel, and integrated command buttons.
The touch pad display in the Polestar 2 s centered to allow use by both driver, and front passenger. Displayed on the screen are driver performance, navigation maps, climate control, and entertainment, running on a Native Android OS (a first for EV makers).
The front view of the Polestar 2 showing it's moderate sized "frunk" front cargo storage area which is used mostly for storing the EV's charging cable, but there's room for more smaller items.
The rear cargo of the Polestar 2 showing the hatchback's spacious rear cargo storage area.
The Polestar 2 with performance package is fitted with Brembo brakes, and their 20" forged alloy rims which gives this EV a sporty look for a four door hatchback.
Looking down on the Polestar 2, you can appreciate the cars sporty body lines, and the cool factor of the all glass roof. The black paint with tan leather seats gives this car a classy look.
Polestar will soon have a their own dedicated showroom space located in the Scottsdale Fashion Square, coming soon, as this life size mural of a Polestar 2 shows. Right now the car is on display in the main atrium area of the lower floor of the mall. Guests are encouraged to sit inside the car and fully check it out.