Oct 31, 2020 - 02:04 pm Polestar announces wider recall
The problems with the Polestar 2 are apparently more serious than previously assumed. In an official statement, Polestar has announced a recall campaign so the company can replace defective inverters in most of the customer vehicles delivered.
Weiterlesen Oct 7, 2020 - 03:04 pm EPA rates Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 ranges
The US EPA has published its range ratings for the all-electric models Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 with surprisingly low values: 208 miles (335 km) for the Volvo XC40 Recharge and 233 miles (375 km) for the Polestar 2.
Weiterlesen Oct 4, 2020 - 06:23 pm Recall of 2,000 Polestar 2 electric cars confirmed
Following reports of problems with the all-electric Polestar 2 after deliveries started a few weeks ago, Polestar confirmed that they detected “a software error in the battery power control module, which, in very rare cases and without warning can lead to a loss of drive”.
Weiterlesen Jul 30, 2020 - 01:37 pm Polestar 2 deliveries in Europe start ahead of schedule
Polestar has started deliveries of the Polestar 2 earlier than planned. The first European customer vehicle has now been handed over at the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, which is ahead of schedule and was not supposed to take place until August.
Weiterlesen May 19, 2020 - 01:39 pm Polestar announces US retail locations
Polestar has announced their first retail partners for the US market, which will help Volvo’s plug-in brand to set up a network of so-called Polestar Spaces in New York and Los Angeles as well as San Francisco this year.
Weiterlesen Apr 24, 2020 - 02:35 pm Polestar 2 pricing out for the USA
Polestar has published the prices for its first purely electric model in the USA. The list prices of the Polestar 2 start at 59,900 US dollars: The battery-electric car qualifies for the federal tax credit of 7,500 dollars.
Weiterlesen Mar 24, 2020 - 11:59 am Polestar launches serial electric car production in China
In Luqiao, China Polestar has kicked-off series production of the Polestar 2 BEV. The Volvo subsidiary’s all-electric car is to be launched on the European market first, with deliveries planned to start summer 2020 before coming to the US and China.
Weiterlesen Nov 28, 2019 - 02:12 pm Polestar 2 will be offered in Switzerland
Following the Polestar 1 PHEV model, Polestar will also be offering the all-electric Polestar 2 in Switzerland starting next year. It will be the seventh European market for the first BEV from Sweden.
Weiterlesen May 8, 2019 - 06:20 pm Polestar opens new R&D facility in UK
Polestar has established a new R&D centre for future electric vehicles in Coventry, England. At the new British location, the Volvo electric brand will initially employ around 60 engineers to support the development of vehicles beyond the Polestar 3.
Weiterlesen Apr 14, 2019 - 10:18 pm Polestar reveals production site & store strategy
Volvo’s wholly electrified performance label Polestar disclosed where it will build the Polestar 2 EV in China. The all-electric model will roll off the assembly line in Luqiao, Zhejiang Province, China, at the beginning of 2020. Meanwhile, Norway will see the first concept store opening.
Weiterlesen Feb 27, 2019 - 03:08 pm Polestar 2 debut garnered with detail
The Volvo subsidiary Polestar has officially launched its first volume production model. Two electric motors with a combined output of 300 kW power the Polestar 2 EV that has a battery capacity of 78 kWh, which should enable a WLTP range of 500 km.
Weiterlesen Jan 6, 2019 - 05:05 pm Polestar teases their performance BEV
Polestar has released a first teaser photo of their first all-electric model, which is to be fully unveiled “in the coming weeks”. In addition, Volvo’s performance brand has released the first performance data of the Polestar 2.
Weiterlesen Jul 17, 2018 - 04:12 pm Polestar taking position to rival Tesla Model 3
Volvo’s electrifying performance branch Polestar has revealed details on their first all-electric models. The Polestar 2 is shaping up to be particularly interesting as pricing and sizing will set it right on par with the Tesla Model 3.
Weiterlesen Feb 7, 2018 - 02:30 pm Polestar to put out more PHEVs + prices Polestar 2
Demand for Volvo’s dedicated arm for premium plug-ins, Polestar, is on the up. After receiving thousands pre-orders for its first model, a 600 hp PHEV, Polestar is mulling to increase production. Also, very competitive pricing for the Polestar 2 has been released.
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