Polestar 2

EV-maker Polestar has inked an agreement with South Korea tech firm SK Inc, with the two companies exploring co-development of performance electric vehicles and new battery systems. Polestar, a collaboration between Volvo and Geely, currently has one all-electric model on sale, though the Polestar 2 will be followed by an…

This is a very modern looking app Polestar is rolling out an over-the-air update to the Polestar 2 today that allows drivers to use their phones as a digital key fob. The key works over Bluetooth, and the automaker says the sensors are placed strategically around the car to be…

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The car starts at $69,000 before taxes The hotly anticipated Polestar 2 is starting to ship to Canadians. Alongside this, the brand has also opened retail spaces in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal to help show more people this little-known EV from Volvo. Several features make this car stand out, but…

The Polestar 2's latest recall involves the EV's inverters and covers 4586 delivered cars Impressive though the Polestar 2 may be, the 402bhp Tesla Model 3 rival hasn’t been without its issues. Already recalled once in October due to some cars shutting down while on the move, the 2 was…

There are very few things a car can’t do these days, but the only thing it really needs to do is stop and go when we want it to. But it looks like all of the 2,200 currently delivered Polestar 2s will be recalled because they’ve been completely shutting down…

Full disclosure: Polestar is SHIFT’s lead sponsor. Polestar firmly believes the mobility industry needs honesty and transparency to succeed. Which is why we have their support in publishing this article.  Several owners of the new Polestar 2 electric sedan recently reported that the electric sedan had developed a fault with…

Still, the recall comes at a less-than-ideal moment for Polestar. The 2 is considered one of the closest rivals to Tesla’s Model 3, and has both a Volvo association and the weight of Chinese car giant Geely behind it. The brand can’t afford too many missteps if it’s going to…

In February, Chinese electric vehicle company Polestar revealed a gorgeous sedan concept called the Precept that featured a stunning design along with an interior chock-full of sustainable material. But as with most concepts, it wasn’t clear whether the Precept would ever be a real car. Today, Polestar sweeps away that…

Following Android Automotive’s launch with the Polestar 2, Google released a support page for car owners. It specifically focuses on how to use Google Assistant, Maps, and the Play Store, starting with the set-up process. The page/product is officially titled “Use Google apps and services built into your car.” Under…