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2024 Polestar 2 EV switches to rear-wheel drive, 300-mile range search

Polestar has announced a comprehensive refresh of the powertrain for its Polestar 2 hatchback to increase range and efficiency. It includes new engines, a slightly larger battery pack for some versions, and perhaps best of all, a change in priority.

In the wake of a comprehensive refresh of its powertrain, Polestar is transitioning its single-engine models from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive. This change closely resembles what Volvo announced last week for upcoming single-engine versions of the related model. Recharge XC40 and Recharge C40shares Volvo’s CMA platform with Polestar 2.

Battery capacity in rear-wheel drive models is also increased by 4 kWh—to 82 kWh—compared to all-wheel drive versions—allowing what Polestar hopes is 300-mile EPA range, a 35-mile increase over with the go version single engine version. Despite this, however, Polestar claims that the carbon footprint associated with battery pack manufacturing has been reduced due to improved cell chemistry.

The new rear-wheel drive version now allows charging at a maximum of 205 kw, instead of 155 kw for other models.

2024 Polar Star 2

2024 Polar Star 2

That said, the driving range of the all-wheel drive versions has also been improved, now up to 270 miles. The company says that the front engine can now be switched off completely when not needed; it is used to create more power and/or traction.

Furthermore, Polestar said that dual-motor four-wheel drive version Polestar 2’s now features “rear-wheel drive guidance that enhances handling and performance.” Both engines are new, and by placing an induction motor in the front wheel and prioritizing the rear permanent magnet motor, the power of the dual-motor four-wheel drive versions of the Polestar 2 has been improved. significant improvement—to 421 hp and 546 lb-ft. torque, or 455 hp and 546 lb-ft with the Performance Pack available. That increases the 0-60 mph time to 4.3 and 4.1 seconds, respectively, from 4.45 and 4.2 seconds before.

2024 Polar Star 2

2024 Polar Star 2

The Performance Package now includes what was once part of the Plus Package, with Brembo brakes, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, dual-flow Öhlins dampers, and a Polestar Engineered software upgrade still available for download to anyone. any U.S. dual-engine automobile.

That’s not as much power as Polestar has offered for $1,195 software-based performance boost over the network available for dual-motor models from 2021 to 2023, but it has significantly more torque.

Polestar has yet to clarify to Green Car Reports whether these engines are the company’s own. Growing company its own motor and battery packand plans to create a unique electrical architecture for future vehicles.

While the Polestar 2 looks almost identical, the notable difference is the different front-end look, with the inclusion of the so-called SmartZone, which, instead of a grille, packs more neatly into active safety hardware including the inclusion of active safety hardware. including front and middle camera range radar.

2024 Polar Star 2

2024 Polar Star 2

Polestar 2 also extends active safety and technology features to some product lines. All versions of the Polestar 2 add wireless phone charging. Dual-engine models also now include blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and rear collision warning, as well as adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system and front fog lights. LED with cornering assist.

The 2023 Polestar 2 now starts at $49,800 in single-engine form, including a $1,400 destination fee. While there is a possibility of a price increase, the price is yet to be confirmed. Polestar says that the 2024 models are available to order now, although the brand indicated it is still taking orders for the single-engined vehicles before 2023. Top deliveries The first phase of the revamped 2024 will begin later this year.



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