Polestar 2 is a threat to Tesla Model 3, Audi e-Tron GT

The Swedish high-performance EV maker is making waves with its latest offering as it expands into markets while threatening Tesla’s throne as an EV giant.

The Polestar 2, the Swedish marque’s first volume-centric offering, might just be the challenger that Tesla’s Model 3 and Porsche’s e-Tron GT were afraid of. The 5-door sedan, essentially disguised as an SUV, has ideal proportions and adds to the practicality of the car. Visually, the Polestar takes inspiration from the Volvo design ethos, a clean and minimalist approach. Upfront is the familiar grille in black flanked by Thor’s hammer-shaped Pixel LED headlamps, and frameless side mirrors, which not only act as a welcome sequence using proximity sensing but also illuminate the panoramic sunroof with the Polestar logo.

With the backing of Volvo’s global footprint and using the CMA architecture that also underpins the Volvo XC40, the Polestar 2 is no slouch when it comes to design, luxury or performance. Available in three variants- long-range dual motor, long-range single motor, and standard range single motor with 165kW, which can be coupled with the Pilot, Plus, or Performance packages that provide customers to choose their combination based on need. A battery pack is a 79kWh unit that can give the car a range of 450-480km, integration with the floor of the batteries improves chassis rigidity and NVH levels.