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Polestar finally went official with the 2, the brand’s all-electric compact fastback and perhaps the world’s first true rival to the Tesla Model 3. The all-electric 2020 Polestar 2 will launch featuring two electric motors with a combined output of 402hp (300kW) and 487lb-ft (660Nm) of torque, a 78kWh battery pack for markets outside China and a targeted range of 275 miles (EPA), or 500km (WLTP) depending on which side of the pond you live in. Polestar is also targeting a starting price of 39,900 euros (around $45k in current exchange rates) in Germany but for the first 12 months of production they will only offer a ‘Launch’ edition, which will be priced at 59,900 euros in Germany and $63,000 in the USA, not including any government incentives. As expected, the new Polestar 2 is based on Volvo’s CMA platform, which is also used on models like the XC40 compact SUV and the Lynk&Co 01. Polestar claims that the floor-mounted battery pack increases the chassis’ rigidity and ...

Polestar’s teasing campaign for the all-electric 2 is in full swing, releasing yet another image that partially reveals the design of the rear end. The newly released image shows the LED taillight design, which retains the lobster-claw look but will get a full-width LED strip running across its rear end, which will surely result in a very distinctive look during the night. The upcoming Polestar 2 will be the brand’s first all-electric model and its second overall, adopting a four-door coupe bodystyle and similar dimensions with the Tesla Model 3, which is expected to be the model’s main rival in the market. Reports suggest that the Polestar 2 will pack a pair of electric motors with a combined output of 395hp (400PS) and a driving range of up to 310 mile (500km). Polestar has already revealed that the electric 2 will become the world’s first production car to feature Google’s all-new Android HMI infotainment system that will feature popular services like Google Assistant, Ma...

Polestar is almost ready to uncover their second product, the ‘2’, but not before teasing it a bit more. The above image was discovered in an official mobile app that allows users to explore some features of the Android-based HMI infotainment system that will equip the car. It shows a couple of angular creases on the hood and a large panoramic roof. The image also provides another glimpse of the LED lighting units, with the rear ones being joined together by a light strip, as previewed in another teaser released a few weeks ago. The Polestar 2 is a four-door coupe equipped with a zero-emission powertrain that’ll rival the Tesla Model 3. The electric motor(s) will produce around 395 hp (400 PS / 294 kW), according to the automaker, whereas the battery pack will allow it to travel for roughly 300 miles (482 km). Although there’s no official word on its launch, we wouldn’t be surprised if the Polestar 2 debuts at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, given that the event is just a lit...

The Polestar 2 is right around the corner as the company has released the first teaser image of the electric vehicle. Set to be a stylish four-door fastback, the Polestar 2 will be a high-performance EV that will compete with the Tesla Model 3. The teaser image isn’t very revealing, but it shows the car will have a rear charging port and slender taillights which are connected by a thin illuminated strip. In keeping with traditional fastback styling, the Polestar 2 has a gently sloping rear window which meets a relatively short trunk. We can also get a glimpse of the car’s flowing bodywork which appears to be interrupted by a subtle character line. The automaker is keeping details under wraps, but they confirmed previous reports suggesting the model will have an Android-based infotainment system. Dubbed the Google Android HMI (Human Machine Interface), the system will feature Google Assistant which is a virtual assistant similar to Amazon’s Alexa. Besides confirming some tech...