Polestar Reveals New Polestar 2

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, February 27, 2019, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

     Polestar 2 is the new all-electric fastback that brings electric

performance cars to a broader and increasingly progressive audience. It offers

avant-garde design and a unique customer experience in the premium compact

electric segment. Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the

marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price

of 39,900 euros[1]. For the first 12 months of production, guide price of the

launch edition is 59,900 euros[1].

     (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/827722/Polestar.jpg )

    "Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model.

Everything about it has been designed and engineered with passion and

dedication. As an electric performance brand, and through the forthcoming

launch of a portfolio of fully electric cars, Polestar is determined to address

the world's air quality challenges. Polestar delivers electric performance cars

that are great to own and drive," says Thomas Ingenlath,  Chief Executive

Officer of Polestar.

    Polestar 2 is a premium five-door fastback with two electric motors and a

78 kWh battery capacity[2] that will enable a targeted range of 500 km[3],

based on Volvo Car Group's adaptable Compact Modular Architecture platform

(CMA).

    Polestar will answer the important question of charging Polestar 2 with a

smart, convenient and extensive approach. With a connected digital solution

available both in-car and on mobile devices, Polestar is setting up strategic

collaborations to give Polestar 2 owners easy and hassle-free access to the

world's largest public charging networks.

    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 Ohlins dampers, Brembo brakes and unique 20-inch

forged wheels. Polestar's signature gold seat belts, brake callipers and valve

caps complete the performance visuals.

    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[5]. Natural voice control and a new 11-inch touch screen display bring

the new interface to life.

    In common with all Polestar cars, Polestar 2 will only be available for

ordering online. The guide purchase price for the launch version of Polestar 2

is 59,900 euros[1] with subscription pricing to follow at a later date.

Pre-orders are open at polestar.com [http://www.polestar.com ]. Production of

Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and

right-hand drive[4].

    A full-length English version of this press release and accompanying images

are available at media.polestar.com [http://media.polestar.com ].

    About Polestar

    Polestar is the electric performance car brand jointly owned by Volvo Car

Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding. Polestar enjoys specific technological and

engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies

of scale as a result. This facilitates the successful design, development and

production of separately-branded, electric performance cars.

    Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1 - a low-volume Electric

Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 Nm and an electric-only range of 150

km - the longest of any hybrid car in the world. In 2019, the Polestar 2 was

revealed as the company's first full electric, higher volume premium car

designed to compete around the Tesla Model 3. In the future, Polestar 3 will

join the portfolio as a fully electric performance SUV.

    Notes to editors:

1) Guide pricing:

EUR: 39,900-59,900 based on the German market and local taxes;       

USD: 63,000 for the launch edition. Less the federal incentive of 7,500 USD =

55,500

USD for the launch edition;       

RMB: pricing in China will be announced at a later date.     

2) China: 72 kWh.     

3) Targeted 500 km range on WLTP (Europe) and NEDC (China) test cycles.

Targeted 275 miles EPA (US).     

4) Initial launch markets: China, US, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands,

Norway, Sweden, UK.     

5) Google, Google Maps, Google Play and other related marks and logos are

trademarks of Google LLC.

SOURCE: Polestar