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2023 Polestar 2 BST edition 270 gets you more go-fast good for a hefty sum
Remember the Experimental Polestar 2 that first appeared at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed? Well, you can now buy one because that has morphed into the 2023 Polestar 2 BST edition 270. Based on the dual-motor model equipped with the Performance pack this limited-run variant makes 476 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. Its […]
Volvo and Polestar won’t have dedicated BEV platforms until 2023
Volvo Car Group, which consists of Volvo and Polestar, is among the most vocal proponents of battery-electric vehicles. Both brands will be ahead of the curve because they’re already creating partnerships and investing heavily in electrification. Polestar in particular is now fully electric since the Polestar 1, its limited-edition 619-hp plug-in hybrid coupe, ended production […]
Polestar invests in battery company StoreDot
Polestar has announced its first financial investment in another company. As part of its push for widespread adoption of electrified mobility, the Swedish brand has become a shareholder in StoreDot, a pioneering company in the development of silicon-dominant batteries for battery-electric vehicles. Based in Israel, StoreDot aims to introduce a pack for BEVs that can […]
Polestar 3 global debut confirmed for October
We knew the Polestar 3 was coming this year but we didn’t know when it would officially make its debut. Well, now we do because hidden deep in a sales press release is a quote from the company’s CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, confirming its world debut. “We believe our future growth will be further accelerated by […]
2023 Polestar 2 gets more range, higher sticker price
Official pricing and range figures for the 2023 Polestar 2 have been announced. The car now has a starting price of $49,800 for the single-motor version, which is a $2,600 increase over last year. Based on the press release, there doesn’t seem to be any major updates to warrant it unless Polestar is essentially making […]
2023 Polestar 2 gets new colors and more traceable components
The first changes for the 2023 Polestar 2 have been revealed with new cosmetic and mechanical updates. Two new colors, Space (metallic black) and Jupiter (gold-grey with red flaking) replace Void and Moon respectively. There are also fresh 19- and 20-inch alloy wheel options replacing the old offerings. Variants with the Performance pack retain the […]
Hertz to buy 65,000 Polestar vehicles over five years
Hertz and Polestar have announced that it has formed a partnership that will see the former buy 65,000 battery-electric vehicles from the latter over the next five years. This forms part of Hertz’s plan to become an electrification leader and promote shared mobility and a digital-first customer experience. The partnership with Polestar builds on an […]
Polestar O2 Concept is an electric, all-aluminum droptop with a built-in drone
The second concept car from Polestar has been unveiled and it builds on the design language that was first seen on the Precept. Called the Polestar O2 Concept, this convertible with a 2+2 seating configuration is the brand’s vision of a topless battery-electric performance car that promises an engaging driving experience. Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of […]
Polestar announces first five partners for the climate-neutral car project
The Polestar 0 Project has announced its first partners. In several Letters of Intent, the Swedish brand has revealed that it will collaborate with leading automotive industry suppliers in achieving its goal of creating the first climate-neutral vehicle. These first partnerships are in the areas of metal, safety, electronics, and driving systems. Each supplier will […]
