Polestar 2


The Polestar 2 is an all-electric 5-door fastback by automaker Polestar. Production began in March 2020 in Geely's existing plant in Luqiao, China, which already produces Volvo XC40, Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 02, all of which share the same CMA platform.

Development

The concept car was originally called Volvo Concept 40.2. It was designed by Thomas Ingenlath along side with Volvo Concept 40.1 which later became the basis of the XC40. These two concept cars were both unveiled in 2016. However, Volvo decided to shift more focus on small crossovers later that year. Therefore, Polestar picked the 40.2 as their basis for their Polestar 2 design. Volvo's exterior design chief Maximilian Missoni tweaked the car's taillights, grille, and wheels in order to differentiate as a standalone vehicle.
The production version was officially unveiled on 27 February 2019 during an internet livestream and made its first public appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, also in February. The prices are expected to start at US$63,000 and €59,900.
It is the second car under the Polestar brand after the Polestar 1. Polestar 1 is however a plug-in hybrid, making the Polestar 2 the first BEV in the Volvo Car Group.

Safety

The Polestar 2 is designed to protect the battery pack during an impact and automatically disconnect it after a collision. On both front ends a SPOC block is attached to mitigate the crash forces and prevent and material entering the occupant compartment. The Polestar 2 also features centre airbag to protect from far-side impacts.

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