Polestar 2 price for European-spec model is out

KUALA LUMPUR: The pricing of the Polestar 2 is officially out for the European market. As of now, the starting price tag of the vehicle in Germany is RM 270,068 (58,800 euros), while in Sweden it costs RM 279,893 (SEK 659,000).

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar, said, “We have seen very keen interest in Polestar 2 since revealing it earlier this year. By confirming European pricing, we show the outstanding value this high specification vehicle represents.”

Polestar 2 is one of the newest EV that has been made by Volvo’s performance sub-brand Polestar. The EV is based on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture), and the Lynk & Co 01, 02, 03, and Volvo XC40 shares the same underpinning as well.

The Polestar 2 specs sheet comes with a 27-module battery pack, which sits on the floor to aid the chassis rigidity along with reducing NVH at the same time. During the launch, the Polestar 2 came with a performance pack along with Öhlins dampers. Moreover, it is the Brembo brakes that perform the stopping duties, and the car will ride on forged alloy wheels of 20-inch.

Inside the cabin, the Polestar 2 features an 11-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen that runs on an Android-based operating system. There is a vegan interior as standard, while the Weave Tech and fabric upholstery come as an option. The former is dirt and water-resistant. Moreover, there is also an optional Nappa leather that one can opt for a premium feel.

The Polestar 2 engine bay is equipped with an electric motor that can make a maximum power of 408 hp along with a peak torque of 600 Nm. There is a 78kWh battery also that can provide a WLTP test cycle proven driving a range of 500 Km. It takes just five seconds to complete the 0-100 kmph sprint.

As per the automaker’s words, the production phase of the Polestar 2 will start early next year, at Luqiao, China, while the deliveries will begin from June 2020.

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