POLESTAR has up to date its ‘2’ vary for the 2024 mannequin yr, bettering the vary, effectivity and efficiency whereas concurrently decreasing its carbon footprint.
Priced from $67,400 plus on-road prices (+$3500) the Polestar 2 can now journey 22 per cent additional, use 9 per cent much less power and cost as much as 34 per cent quicker than the present mannequin, because of upgrades together with a bigger battery pack and new motors.
The Lengthy Vary Single Motor is now able to travelling as much as 654km (WLTP) whereas DC charging velocity is now 205kW for variations geared up with the brand new 82kWh battery. A rear-bias twin motor formulation can also be stated to enhance the mannequin’s driveability, whereas single motor variants are actually rear-wheel drive.
Everlasting magnet motors and silicone carbide inverters assist the only motor obtain an output of as much as 220kW (up from 170kW) whereas the torque worth jumps to 490Nm (up from 330Nm). Polestar says the figures assist drive down the Single Motor 2’s 0-100km/h time to only 6.2 seconds, a discount of 1.2 seconds.
For the Twin Motor model, supported by a brand new asynchronous entrance motor, the system output determine jumps to 310kW (from 300kW) and 740Nm (from 660Nm), providing what Polestar says is “vastly improved traction, higher general effectivity and better efficiency”.
The claimed 0-100km/h time is listed at 4.5 seconds, or 4.2 seconds with the non-compulsory Efficiency Pack fitted.
“Altering from front- to rear-wheel drive within the single-motor variants, and re-calibrating the torque ratio within the dual-motor variant for an elevated rear-wheel drive really feel, elevates the Polestar 2 driving expertise to an entire new degree,” defined Polestar head of chassis improvement, says Joakim Rydholm.
“The up to date Polestar 2 is an much more playful and agile automotive, retaining its compactness and full sense of management, whereas on the similar time changing into extra mature with added consolation.”
All Polestar 2 variations function upgraded lithium-ion batteries. Lengthy-range variations now function 82kWh batteries from CATL with 27 modules. The battery for standard-range variations retains a capability of 69kWh with 24 modules, and is now equipped by LG Chem.
The up to date batteries are stated to learn from a redesigned battery disconnect unit, upgraded busbars and improved cell chemistry, enabling charging charges of as much as 205kW DC for long-range batteries and 135kW for the standard-range battery.
Polestar says the entrance motor disconnect operate on the Lengthy Vary Twin Motor variant is especially efficient at maximising vary, which is now as much as 591km (WLTP), a major enhance of 104km.
The Normal Vary Single Motor model is now able to as much as 532km (WLTP), a rise of 54km, whereas the Lengthy Vary Single Motor variant can now obtain as much as 654km (WLTP), a rise of 103km.
The MY24 Polestar 2 line-up additional advantages from extra customary tools and comfort options, together with an upgraded front-facing digital camera and mid-range radar system, blind spot info system with steering help, cross visitors alert with brake help, and rear collision warning and mitigation, together with the 360-degree encompass view digital camera and computerized dimming exterior mirrors.
The wi-fi telephone charger is now additionally customary on all variations.
“We completely love Polestar 2 – such a classy, enjoyable automotive to drive. Our engineers have labored onerous to combine necessary upgrades that basically improve the general bundle, and so they’ve made it even higher,” stated Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.
“We’re proud to see we will do that with out rising its carbon footprint, however relatively decreasing it.”
2024 Polestar 2 pricing*:
Normal Vary Single Motor (a) | $67,400 | (+$3500) |
Lengthy Vary Single Motor (a) | $71,400 | (+$3000) |
Lengthy Vary Twin Motor (a) | $76,400 | (+$3000) |
Lengthy Vary Twin Motor Efficiency Pack (a) | $85,400 | (+$1000) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
