That’s slower from a standstill but with a range equal to the Tesla’s. Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 gStanding-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Audi and Jaguar each have one or two. The power-operated liftgate opens to a not-so-cavernous cargo hold boasting 14 cubic feet of space. While details regarding the interior remain limited, voice control and an 11-inch touchscreen display will come standard. They do not come three or four times to the dealer,” Ingenlath says. C/D TEST RESULTS After all, Volvo is the parent company. The Polestar 2 has a range of 275 miles, and it hits 60 mph in a fleet 4.7 seconds. There's another cubic foot of storage in the frunk. Observed: 67 MPGe An Easy Way To Remember the High Point of Any Trip? "The MSRP is lower than we originally targeted, and will be extended to all of our current reservation holders," Gregor Hembrough, head of Polestar USA, said in a statement. But the good news is that this $59,900 price is actually about $3,000 less than what the company originally promised. The standard all-season tires should improve its driving range, too. Pricing on the Polestar 2 starts at $63,000. 60 mph: 4.1 sec The Polestar 2 will also be the first car to use the company's new Google Android-powered infotainment system, which will gradually roll out to Volvo models, as well. At this price point, the answer is probably almost no one. On Thursday, Polestar confirmed official US pricing for its new EV. The first Polestar North America retail space is slated for California at the end of 2019. The Polestar 2 features a 440-kilometre full-charge range and a price of $69,000 for a fully loaded model. C/D FUEL ECONOMY It will hit 62 mph in less than five seconds, according to Polestar officials. (Polestar declined to give exact pricing for the vehicle after the first year of sales, but a spokesman says it would be approximately $55,000, or $47,500 after incentives, for the long-range, 78kWh battery model.) The launch edition of the 2 opens at $61,200; that's before federal EV incentives. The government also lists the Polestar's combined MPGe at 92. Top speed (governor limited): 125 mph Width: 73.2 in Those are likely the most outré things about the new vehicle from the staid, Swedish automaker. It looks modern, with clean lines, a spartan color palette, and minimal switchgear. California in particular, with its relatively more-established charging network for electric vehicles—and, no accident, Tesla’s biggest market—will be a massive target for Polestar 2 marketing. Volvo’s luxury brand brings plenty of juice as it joins the fray with its first all-electric car. VEHICLE TYPE Gold-colored seat belts, brake calipers, and valve caps are available with a $5,000 Performance Pack turns (though not recommended if you live outside Miami). Wheelbase: 107.7 in Combined/city/highway: 130/135/125 MPGe We're super excited to drive Polestar's new EV. Polestar also provides three levels of regenerative braking, with the strongest capable of bring the car to a complete stop without touching the brake. The Polestar 2 will be available in all 50 states, and will be exclusively sold online -- for now, anyway. Official range figures haven't been released just yet, but we're expecting something like 275 miles. Starting at $63,000, the five-seat fastback comes with all-wheel drive and a 408-horsepower electric powertrain. Porsche Macan Enters E-SUV Race Against Audi, Jaguar, and Tesla, The Car I Am Most Looking Forward to Driving in 2019, Ford Who? Like the Volvo XC40 crossover, the 2 rides on the Swedish brand's Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), though the electrified version of the platform accommodates a 78.0-kWh lithium-­ion battery pack under the floor. Production of the electric hatchback kicked off in China last month, and the car is still on track to arrive in the US this summer. Following in the footsteps of the plug-in hybrid Polestar 1, the all-electric 2021 Polestar 2 is—as the name implies—the second creation from Volvo's standalone performance brand. China will be the biggest market, followed by Europe and North America. By the numbers, the Model 3 Performance is the Polestar 2's most direct competitor, and it undercuts the Swedish EV's starting price by $3,000, while also offering an EPA-estimated 322 miles of driving range. Surprisingly, Polestar doesn’t offer the same three-year complimentary maintenance program as Volvo, its parent company. Its twin electric motors provide prodigious quickness and there's a satisfying amount of engagement when the driver seeks it out. Preorders are available online, and in accordance with Polestar’s plan to sell only via internet boutique, eager customers need to head to a no-commission “guide shop” boutique to test it out. Other things worth noting: You'll find two USB ports in the front and two in the rear, satellite radio comes standard, and Harman/Kardon provides the sound. It’s a sales model that—you guessed it—Tesla pioneered, rather than using traditional car showrooms and dealerships, and that Polestar is now iterating upon with all-inclusive pricing that combines costs such as insurance and maintenance into a single monthly payment. At $59,900, not including destination, the Polestar 2 is slightly more expensive than its direct rival, the Tesla Model 3. Power comes from two electric motors, one up front and another out back, providing all-wheel drive. © CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Braking, 100–0 mph: 323 ft The price of the launch-edition Polestar 2 is mitigated by federal incentives totaling $7,500, bringing it to $55,500. “We know already today that people do the majority of their buying research and shape their opinions on the net. Polestar has announced US pricing for the 2021 Polestar 2, its first all-electric car, and it’s good news compared to what the EV-maker had originally suggested. Following in the footsteps of the plug-in hybrid Polestar 1 coupe, the full-electric Polestar 2 is—as the name implies—the second creation from Volvo's standalone performance brand. Porsche, which on Tuesday announced it will electrify the next generation of the best-selling Macan, will start selling the electric Taycan later this year. The 2's interior brings together wood, fabric, and plastic in a simple yet artful way. Nappa leather upholstery and optional 20-inch wheels both cost extra. The Polestar 2 will initially arrive with one powertrain option, comprised of a 78-kilowatt-hour battery pack and two electric motors, delivering 408 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have had the opportunity to crash-test the Polestar 2. The Polestar 2 will have the first application of Volvo's new Google Android-powered infotainment system. Set It To Music, Upgrade Your Home Theater With a Projector That Brings the Noise, How Chefs Are Adapting Their Menus for Chilly Outdoor Dining, GM Debuts Electric Hummer Pickup With $80,000 Starting Price. front- and mid-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback, PRICE AS TESTED The electric hatchback will be available with a couple of options, including a $5,000 performance pack that should include suspension and braking upgrades. Driving range is 310 miles under optimal conditions. But Polestar 2 is the most likely of any to compete in price and performance specifically with the Tesla Model 3, America’s best-selling electric car (and one of the year’s top-selling sedans, period). Following the launch of the initial, 408-hp Polestar 2, the company plans to introduce a slightly less expensive dual-motor variant, as well as an even cheaper, single-motor version. The Polestar 2 is set for public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. By comparison, the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version of the Model 3 costs $50,850 after incentives; the base-model rear-wheel-drive Model 3 costs $32,850 after savings—if you could even get one. The Polestar 2 will have the first application of Volvo's new Google Android-powered infotainment system. Our example was equipped with the Performance package that includes 20-inch wheels and summer tires, stiffer suspension components as well as adjustable Öhlins dampers, and upgraded Brembo front brakes. Range: 230 mi, 10 Things Worth Knowing About the New Polestar 2, Tested: Polestar 2 Puts Tech before Style, Polestar 2's Google Infotainment Is a Revolution. 1/4 mile: 12.7 sec @ 109 mph The latter measures 11.2 inches and handles most functions, running Google's new Android Automotive OS infotainment system. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. Curb weight: 4714 lb. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic might be responsible for a number of new products being delayed, but that isn't the case with the new Polestar 2 EV. 2 permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors, 204 hp (each), 243 lb-ft (each); 75.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack; combined output, 408 hp, 487 lb-ft, CHASSIS Besides, who really wants to have to get out of the car to manually adjust the damper settings? The EPA estimates the 2 has a driving range of 233 miles, which falls far short of the 300-plus-mile EPA estimate for the Model 3. Ingenlath declined to give exact numbers but says the global target production volume for the Polestar 2 will be from 50,000 to 100,000 units sold annually. Buyers have their choice of six muted colors for the exterior, three for the interior, and not much else. Have a confidential tip for our reporters? On our real-world highway route, which is a 200-mile loop that we travel at a steady 75 mph. The Polestar 2’s extremely minimal dashboard is centered on a large tablet-size touchscreen. “I’m very optimistic that people will buy cars online rather than in the showroom, where you might suspect yourself being overwhelmed in the situation, rather than purchasing one in the privacy of your own home where you do your final click.”. Pitting the car directly against Tesla, he says, “makes it a bit more understandable and clear to the public what this car is.”. The result is an impressively quick hatchback that zipped to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and sped from 50 to 70 mph in 2.2 ticks during our testing. Trying to be all things to all people, the design blends the three-box proportions of a sedan with a sloping roof, a rear hatch, and the raised ride height of a crossover. While the aforementioned kit caters to the enthusiast crowd, we're convinced the 2 will ride better on the base suspension. Our 2 traveled 190 miles on a full charge, which aligns with the Audi e-tron and Chevy Bolt we've tested, but behind the Model 3 Long Range that managed 230 miles. Acura, Ferrari, McLaren, and BMW have long made hybrid supercars. But what's really great about this whole thing is that it makes Google Maps the integrated nav system and provides useful EV-specific information to the driver, such as where the nearby charging stations are and how long you'll have to sit there once you arrive. Our car experts choose every product we feature. Passenger volume: 96 ft3 Compared with the electric Taycan, which looks rounded—like a cross between a Panamera and a Cayman—the Polestar 2 is more square around the edges. The least-expensive 2021 Polestar 2 is the 2021 Polestar 2 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD). Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. Key safety features include: Polestar’s limited warranty sticks to the industry standard, on par with that from Tesla. The Polestar 2 has a 408-horsepower electric powertrain that can get to 62 mph in less than five seconds. By grouping similar apps into a specific corner of the screen, Polestar believes users will have an easier time finding what they need, thus minimizing distraction. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. The price of the launch-edition Polestar 2 is mitigated by federal incentives totaling $7,500, bringing it to $55,500.

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