Polestar 2

Polestar is delivering a not-so-subtle snub to Mercedes' subscription performance upgrade. The automaker has released an update that gives the Polestar 2's long range dual motor variant a 68HP power boost (plus 15lb. ft. of torque) in the US and Canada for a one-time $1,195 fee. That's far from a…

Chris Davies/SlashGear Polestar knows how to have fun, and the 2023 Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 is evidence of just what happens when you let EV engineers off their leash. The automaker's most affordable electric car — and, until the Polestar 3 arrives next year, its only electric car —…

fancy dampers — The chassis department just couldn’t help itself. Roberto Baldwin - Nov 14, 2022 8:00 am UTC Enlarge / You can tell this Polestar 2 is a bit more special than most Polestar 2s by the great big stripe and the large number two. Roberto Baldwin Polestar tunes…

Trygve Finkelsen/Shutterstock When the Tesla Model 3 was produced in 2017, it was one of the most anticipated electric vehicles. It went on to become one of the highest-selling electric vehicle models in the world, according to CleanTechnica. In an effort to catch up, traditional automakers such as Volkswagen, Ford…

Polestar The Polestar 2 is finally getting its long-awaited Apple CarPlay support, though the fact that the electric vehicle automaker announced that on the same day that Apple previewed the next generation of CarPlay means things are getting confusing. Back when the Polestar 2 was first announced, the automaker admitted…

Polestar Polestar, the Swedish brand behind the attractive Polestar 2 electric vehicle, is back with a limited-edition variant of that model, one equipped with some key enhancements for an overall improved experience. The automaker earned its reputation with the Polestar 1 — a luxury high-performing hybrid — and later shook…

Renault’s all-electric Megane E-Tech Electric is due for release in Australia next year. When it arrives, it’ll feature Android Automotive OS, joining the Polestar 2 and a growing list of EVs that have their operating system built on the same Operating System. OEMs are able to customise Android OS, and…

Hertz isn't just leaning on Tesla to electrify its fleet. The rental car agency has struck a deal that will see it buy "up to" 65,000 Polestar EVs over the next five years. The initial mix will focus on the Polestar 2 sedan, but should expand to other models over…

0-60 mph: 7 seconds — The entry-level Polestar 2 has a 231 hp motor and an EPA range of 270 miles. Jonathan M. Gitlin - Mar 25, 2022 2:20 pm UTC Enlarge / A Polestar 2 (foreground) and a Polestar 1 (background) at Polestar's showroom in Marin County, California. Polestar…

Swedish electric automaker Polestar is bringing its most affordable model to the US. The long-range, single-motor Polestar 2 may not have as much performance as the dual-motor variant, but it will certainly be more accessible. The single-motor was previously only available to pre-order in the US. Starting this week, deliveries…