The Polestar 2 is right around the corner as the
company has released the first teaser image of the electric vehicle. Set to be a stylish four-door
fastback, the Polestar 2 will be a high-performance EV that will compete with
the Tesla Model 3. The teaser image isn’t very revealing, but it shows the car
will have a rear charging port and slender taillights which are connected by a
thin illuminated strip.
In keeping with traditional fastback styling, the
Polestar 2 has a gently sloping rear window which meets a relatively short
trunk. We can also get a glimpse of the car’s flowing bodywork which appears to
be interrupted by a subtle character line.
The automaker is keeping details under wraps, but
they confirmed previous reports suggesting the model will have an Android-based
infotainment system. Dubbed the Google Android HMI (Human Machine Interface),
the system will feature Google Assistant which is a virtual assistant similar
to Amazon’s Alexa.
Besides confirming some tech specs, Polestar revealed
preliminary performance specifications. The company said the car will have
around 395 hp and a range of approximately 482
km.
Since the Polestar 2 will compete with the Tesla
Model 3, the company said we can expect similar pricing. The automaker went on
to say the car will be available through a subscription or traditional “cash
sales.”
While the pricing remains to be seen, the Tesla
Model 3 starts at US$ 44,000 before incentives and the car is only with a US$ 3,750
federal tax credit in the United States. Polestar won’t have the same problem
as buyers can look forward to a full tax credit of US$ 7,500. The Polestar 2 will be unveiled
in the “coming weeks,” so stay tuned for full details.
