The automaker dug deep to find ways to cut emissions and make the Polestar 2 a more earth-friendly car.
Polestar is a unique company in the EV space. Formerly a division of Volvo, the brand spun off a few years ago to produce its own line of sleek Scandinavian EVs, resulting in the Polestar 1 in 2017 and the Polestar 2 in 2019. Now, two years into its run on the market, the Polestar 2 is getting a host of updates that will reduce its environmental impact and improve sustainability.
Company CEO Thomas Ingenlath said that the updates would reduce the car’s carbon footprint and sustainability. “We have revisited the materials and processes that go into making Polestar 2, introducing updates that reduce climate impact and increase material traceability of this award-winning car.”
He said Polestar expects to see a carbon reduction of around 1,322 pounds per car from the changes by the end of 2022. Overall, the automaker should see a total reduction of 2,976 pounds of carbon per car.
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Polestar’s assessments have yielded several opportunities to improve the 2’s environmental impact, including new low-carbon aluminum wheels produced with renewable energy and the use of blockchain technologies to trace risks associated with raw materials mining and manufacturing processes.
Beyond in-built sustainability, the Polestar 2 picks up cosmetic and functional updates for the new model year. New metallic black and gold-grey paint colors are available, and the two available wheel sizes now come with new designs. Polestar added a removable sunshade for the panoramic glass roof, and a new grey upholstery color is available. The automaker notes a switch to Bridge of Weir leathers, as the supplier meets its stricter standards. Vegan leather and a more sustainable Nappa leather option are available.
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We know the car is getting a price reduction, but Polestar says more specs and information will be available soon. However, without a powertrain overhaul, we’ll likely see similar performance numbers to years past. That should mean two variants of the car, including single- and dual-motor configurations. Single-motor cars get 231 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque for a 0-60 mph time of around seven seconds. The dual-motor option provides 408 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque, which is good for a 4.5-second 0-60 mph time. Polestar improved the car’s mechanical heat pump with a wider optimal temperature range, which should help enhance range in poor weather conditions.
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