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Battery pack capacity
% of the highest result in its group
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
Top speed
liftback
CCS|Type1
CCS|Type2
Charge Port
Battery and Charging |
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| Range EPA | 443 km |
| Range NEDC | N/A |
| Range WLTP | 500 km |
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Battery pack capacity
kWh is a unit of energy, equivalent to the energy transferred in one hour by one kilowatt of power. The average electric car can do around 3 mi (5 km) on 1 kWh of energy.
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78 kWh |
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Max charging power (AC)
Maximum power the car can take when charging from an alternating current power socket. It is determined by the on-board charger power.
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11 kW |
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Max charging power (DC)
Maximum power the car can take when charging at specially designed DC charging stations. Such stations are usually located near the main highways to enable convenient road trips.
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150 kW |
| Avg. charging speed (DC) | ~673 km/h |
Powertrain |
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| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h |
| Engine power, hp | 408 hp (304 kW) |
| Engine torque | 660 Nm |
| Efficiency | 16 kWh/100 km |
| Drive type | AWD |
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Motor type
Permanent-magnet motor is good for efficiency, while AC-induction motor can produce greater power.
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Permanent-magnet |
Body and Chassis |
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| Number of seats | 5 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4608 x 1801 x 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2736 mm |
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Curb weight
Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables such as transmission oil and air conditioning refrigerant, while not loaded with either passengers or cargo.
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N/A |
| Body style | Liftback |
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Cargo volume
Maximum cargo volume of the vehicle with the seats upright.
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396 l |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
Polestar 2 is a premium five-door fastback with two electric motors and a 78 kWh battery capacity that will enable a targeted range of 500 km, based on Volvo Car Group’s adaptable Compact Modular Architecture platform (CMA).
Production of Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and right-hand drive. Initial launch markets include China, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK. Other markets are under consideration for future expansion.
For Polestar, performance underlies the entire driving experience. The all-wheel drive electric powertrain in Polestar 2 produces 300 kW (408 hp) and 660 Nm (487 lb-ft). This translates to a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of less than 5 seconds. The standard dynamic chassis can be enhanced by the Performance Pack that improves driving dynamics with Öhlins dampers, Brembo brakes and unique 20-inch forged wheels. Polestar’s signature gold seat belts, brake calipers and valve caps complete the performance visuals.
Highlighting the technology spearhead role that Polestar plays within the Volvo Car Group, Polestar 2 is one of the first cars in the world to embed an infotainment system powered by Android. The Android backbone provides a solid and adaptable digital environment for apps and vehicle functions to coexist, and brings embedded Google services to a car for the first time – including the Google Assistant, Google Maps with support for electric vehicles and the Google Play Store. Natural voice control and a new 11-inch touch screen display bring the new interface to life.
Maximilian Missoni, head of Design at Polestar, comments: “We decided to bring something different to the segment. Our avant-garde design has evolved from Polestar 1 into an edgier, bolder statement. We have also designed a standard vegan interior with progressive textiles that will appeal to the forward-thinking audience.”
Design-led features include Pixel LED headlights and proximity lighting which enable a unique welcome sequence, Polestar’s now-signature frameless side mirrors and the unique illuminated Polestar logo, which is reflected onto the car’s panoramic glass roof.
