Polestar is a relatively new car company that was launched in 1996; its specialty is electric vehicles, and it's quickly gaining a solid reputation. The company's first car was the Polestar 1. Before this hybrid vehicle, cars released with the Polestar name were under the Volvo brand. Notably, Volvo is Polestar's parent company, and it should also be noted that the Polestar 1 was in development for many years before its production began in 2019.

Now the automaker has a new car known as the Polestar 2. The car was unveiled in 2019 with intentions to be a limited production vehicle, much like its predecessor. However, unlike the Polestar 1, the 2 is an all-electric car instead of a special plug-in hybrid. Classified as a compact executive car, the Polestar 2 is known for being comfortably spacious. Also, it has cutting-edge technology, and overall, it's a fun car to drive.

People love the Polestar 2 because the company designed an electric car almost like no other. Not only does it guarantee an efficient driving experience, but the vehicle is also truly stacked with excellent features that make it stand out, thereby redefining people’s understanding of EVs.

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The Polestar 2 Packs A Real Punch

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The Polestar 2 is a 4-door electric vehicle that shows the world that EVs can be fast. This bad boy comes with two different options for motors. The first is the long-range single motor. It is powered by a single motor with a maximum horsepower of 231. In terms of speed, you can expect this car to go from 0 to 60 in seven seconds flat, according to Polestar. It may not be as fast as some sports cars, but this is still pretty swift. The Polestar 2 has a top speed of 100 miles per hour. The maximum speed is pretty low compared to other cars, but most people never go above 100 miles per hour. Another great thing about Polestar’s second production car is that it can tow up to 2,000 pounds.

The battery used in the Polestar 2 is a 78 kWh lithium-ion. It can charge in only 35 minutes with a fast charger. However, if you’re using a home charger, it requires 8 hours to fully charge. The Polestar 2 has an EPA-rated range of 270 miles on a charge.

The second engine option is the long-range dual motor. This version of the Polestar 2 has a max horsepower of 476. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 4.2 seconds, which is pretty fast by most standards. The top speed on the dual-motor Polestar 2 is 127 miles per hour.

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Our Favorite Features On The Polestar 2

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Nowadays, every new car comes with package options for upgrades. The Polestar 2 is no different, but this car's stock features are pretty exciting compared to what many other vehicles come with. For the Polestar 2, you get something as cool as retractable frameless mirrors. Not only do these make parking more manageable, but they also provide the car with another level of elegance. Also, regarding the exterior, the Polestar 2 comes with metallic paint instead of it being extra. Not only that, but you get LED headlights with Active High Beam. These advanced headlights are handy because the car will automatically dim the headlights when it senses another car approaching. With the Polestar 2, gone are the days of accidentally impairing an oncoming driver because you forgot to turn off your high beams.

The Polestar 2 is actually “the world’s first car with Google built-in,” according to Polestar. This is used with an 11.2-inch touch screen display. Also, in the realm of entertainment, this car has high-performance audio. It has eight speakers and an air woofer mounted under the hood. You can also use the Polestar app with this car. This includes the ability to use the digital key to lock and unlock the doors.

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The Polestar 2 Is An Electric Icon

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Despite its relatively long history with Volvo, Polestar is still a new company. Despite this, the automaker has seemingly found its place in the car world, and the Polestar 2 helps solidify that. Although things have changed, the public is still cautious about buying electric vehicles. This lack of trust exists for several reasons, the biggest being general uncertainty regarding repair costs and general reliability. However, companies like Polestar are making it easier for more people to switch.

Not only is this a car with superb performance, but it comes with some pretty nifty features. These help the car stand out and also help establish the company as one to admire because its current cars are exceptional. Polestar has many exciting things planned for its upcoming vehicles, such as the Polestar 3, and we can’t wait to see the impact on the rest of the EV world.