About
Polestar is the Electric cousin of Volvo, built to be a Northern European rival to Tesla. Swedish cars have a history of being strong and safe, Volvo invented the three point seat belt, Saab (no longer with us) built the first cars that could be dropped on their roofs and when you have snow for miles and miles you need that dependability.
Polestar 2
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Google interface
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Panoramic glass roof
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12.3" driver display
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11.15" centre display
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Front and rear cameras with park assist
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Cruise control
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CleanZone ventilaton
8 year battery warranty
Charging time: Fast (7kW) = 23 miles (range) per of charging
Rapid (50kW) = 170 miles (range) per hour of charging
DESIGN
Designed to reflect Volvos history the boxy nature of the car is a modern interpretation of the the classic. Safety is key, using the battery as a platform to create an amazingly strong crash structure, and using the Polestar Spoc to divert debris around the car and not intrude on the survival cell or battery pack.
5 seats
NCAP TBC
Savings: Polestar 2 vs BMW 3 Series
Polestar
(Electric)
2.7
miles/kWh
BMW 3 Series
(Diesel)
52
mpg
Polestar 2
£0
£7
£0
0g/km
BMW 3 Series
£622
£118
£73
170g/km
Savings per month
Savings over a 4 year period
£806
£32,928
*based on year one benefit in kind rates at a 40% income tax bracket and income of £55,000
**based on 10,000 annual miles using Octopus Go to charge, fuel prices as of 23rd March 2020
Company Car Tax*
Fuel based on 10,000 annual miles**
Vehicle Excise Duty
Emissions
Driving experience
All the interior is geared to towards the driver, the front window having a very pillar boxy feel. This adds a feeling of driver engagement, all the control are set like you are in the cockpit of a plane, adding to that sense of emersion. Adjustable suspension and competition brakes will be available on the performance pack which will really make the car bite in the corners. Reviews from magazines who have driven it already can't give it enough praise.
MODEL TYPE
0-62 MPH*
RANGE (WLTP)**
REAL WORLD RANGE
cold city weather*
Polestar 2
4.7 secs
292 miles
230 miles
*Data obtained from
**Data obtained from manufacturer's website