Video Summary
The Polestar 2 is now more efficient, has rear-wheel drive, is faster, and has a better range. It’s still on the Ice Car Volvo architecture, but it has a new, more efficient motor.Three gripes with the Polestar 2:
• No bespoke architecture.
• Not especially exciting to drive.
• Efficiency.
Additions after face lift:
• New and more efficient motor.
• Single motor variants are now rear-wheel drive.
• More comfortable to drive.
The exterior design has been improved by a "smart panel," a subtle detail. There are four known "Easter eggs," including the curry hook.
WLTP range improvements were made. Standard range version has exactly the same battery but has improved efficiency. For the dual motor cars, the ability to decouple the front motor to improve efficiency.
Long range, dual-motor versions have the most extra mileage and the ability to decouple the front motor for additional efficiency.
Emissions have come down by 3 tons per car.
