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Polestar electric vehicle product developments

Overview

Swedish electric-vehicle manufacturer Polestar has announced the upcoming commercial launch of a sport-utility-vehicle version of the Polestar 4, scheduled for 2 September. The new model will utilize a 400-volt architecture and a 102 kWh battery, with drivetrain options including a single rear-motor (272 hp) or a dual-motor (544 hp) configuration. Production is set to take place at Renault’s plant in Busan, South Korea. In related branding efforts, Polestar showcased the Polestar 4 high-performance SUV coupé during a partial solar eclipse event in the United Kingdom on 12 August. The event, held at the Bedruthan National Trust car park, featured the Kernow Astronomers, who used specialized telescopes to show attendees the eclipse. Polestar highlighted the vehicle’s celestial-themed interior ambient lighting and cosmic design elements, noting that occupants can select different color palettes and planetary facts via the car’s screen. Expanding its lineup, Polestar has introduced the Polestar 5, a flagship performance GT coupé-limousine intended to compete with luxury models such as the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Lucid Air. Featuring a minimalist Scandinavian design, the Polestar 5 lacks a traditional rear window, opting instead for an extended panoramic roof and a digital rearview mirror. The Polestar 5 Dual Motor, which can produce up to 884 horsepower, starts at 118,600 euros in Germany. The interior is primarily a four-seater configuration, offering high-end features such as individually adjustable seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Recent leaks regarding the Polestar 4 SUV suggest the model will feature a flatter roofline and a more squared-off tailgate compared to the coupé version. Unlike the coupé, which uses a rear-mounted camera and digital rearview mirror, the SUV is expected to include a traditional rear window.

Entities

Polestar · Volvo Cars · Polestar 4 · Porsche · Kernow Astronomers

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Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Polestar and Volkswagen electric SUV models revealed in leaks

    Leaked images reveal upcoming electric SUV models from Polestar, featuring a traditional rear window, and Volkswagen, which is preparing to launch the ID. Tiguan to succeed the ID. 4 and ID. 5.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Polestar unveils Polestar 5 performance electric GT

    Polestar unveils the Polestar 5, a high-performance electric GT coupé aiming to compete with the Porsche Taycan, featuring up to 884 hp and a unique windowless rear design.

  3. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Polestar showcases electric vehicles at solar eclipse event

    Polestar showcased its Polestar 4 electric SUV coupé at a partial solar eclipse event in the UK, featuring celestial-themed interior lighting.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Polestar to launch SUV version of Polestar 4 on 2 September

    Polestar will debut an SUV version of the Polestar 4 on 2 September, sharing the coupé’s 102 kWh battery and offering up to 544 hp. It will be built at Renault’s Busan plant in South Korea; pricing and delivery

Sources

bude-today.co.uk · cornish-times.co.uk · electrek.co · fa.trend.az · fehmarn24.de · kurierverlag.de · mobilsiden.dk · observador.pt · op-online.de · trend.dk · voicenewspapers.co.uk

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