Polestar has announced a major update for its 2 electric vehicle.
The five-door ‘fastback’ has been equipped with new electric motors, while those versions using just a single motor have made the switch to rear-wheel-drive, having been front-wheel-drive previously. The new motor can deliver up to 220kW – up from 170kW before – while torque has been increased from 330Nm to 490Nm. As a result, the car’s 0-60mph sprint time has been reduced by 1.2 seconds to just six seconds.
Dual-motor versions have seen power and torque increased to 310kW and 740Nm respectively, up from the 300kW and 660Nm you got on the previous car. Plus, the front motor can now be disengaged entirely when not in use, helping to boost efficiency further.
But, most importantly for an EV, these changes bring extra range. There have been improvements to all versions, but the long range dual motor variant has seen one of the biggest increases with its range going up by 65 miles to a total of 368 miles.
Prices for the new Polestar 2 start from £44,950, with standard equipment boosted over the previous version. Highlights include Blind Spot Information System, Cross Traffic Alert and a 360-degree around-view camera. Wireless phone charging is now included as standard on all versions.
