Polestar 2 is the new all-electric fastback that brings electric 
performance cars to a broader and increasingly progressive audience. It offers 
avant-garde design and a unique customer experience in the premium compact 
electric segment. Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the 
marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price 
of 39,900 euros[1]. For the first 12 months of production, guide price of the 
launch edition is 59,900 euros[1].

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    "Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model. 
Everything about it has been designed and engineered with passion and 
dedication. As an electric performance brand, and through the forthcoming 
launch of a portfolio of fully electric cars, Polestar is determined to address 
the world's air quality challenges. Polestar delivers electric performance cars 
that are great to own and drive," says Thomas Ingenlath,  Chief Executive 
Officer of Polestar.

    Polestar 2 is a premium five-door fastback with two electric motors and a 
78 kWh battery capacity[2] that will enable a targeted range of 500 km[3], 
based on Volvo Car Group's adaptable Compact Modular Architecture platform 
(CMA).

    Polestar will answer the important question of charging Polestar 2 with a 
smart, convenient and extensive approach. With a connected digital solution 
available both in-car and on mobile devices, Polestar is setting up strategic 
collaborations to give Polestar 2 owners easy and hassle-free access to the 
world's largest public charging networks.

    For Polestar, performance underlies the entire driving experience. The 
all-wheel drive electric powertrain in Polestar 2 produces 300 kW (408 hp) and 
660 Nm (487 lb-ft). This translates to a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of less 
than 5 seconds.

    The standard dynamic chassis can be enhanced by the Performance Pack that 
improves driving dynamics with Ohlins dampers, Brembo brakes and unique 20-inch 
forged wheels. Polestar's signature gold seat belts, brake callipers and valve 
caps complete the performance visuals.

    Polestar 2 is one of the first cars in the world to embed an infotainment 
system powered by Android. The Android backbone provides a solid and adaptable 
digital environment for apps and vehicle functions to coexist, and brings 
embedded Google services to a car for the first time - including the Google 
Assistant, Google Maps with support for electric vehicles and the Google Play 
Store[5]. Natural voice control and a new 11-inch touch screen display bring 
the new interface to life.

    In common with all Polestar cars, Polestar 2 will only be available for 
ordering online. The guide purchase price for the launch version of Polestar 2 
is 59,900 euros[1] with subscription pricing to follow at a later date. 
Pre-orders are open at polestar.com [http://www.polestar.com ]. Production of 
Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and 
right-hand drive[4].

    A full-length English version of this press release and accompanying images 
are available at media.polestar.com [http://media.polestar.com ].

    About Polestar

    Polestar is the electric performance car brand jointly owned by Volvo Car 
Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding. Polestar enjoys specific technological and 
engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies 
of scale as a result. This facilitates the successful design, development and 
production of separately-branded, electric performance cars.

    Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1 - a low-volume Electric 
Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 Nm and an electric-only range of 150 
km - the longest of any hybrid car in the world. In 2019, the Polestar 2 was 
revealed as the company's first full electric, higher volume premium car 
designed to compete around the Tesla Model 3. In the future, Polestar 3 will 
join the portfolio as a fully electric performance SUV.

    Notes to editors:

1) Guide pricing:
EUR: 39,900-59,900 based on the German market and local taxes;       
USD: 63,000 for the launch edition. Less the federal incentive of 7,500 USD = 
55,500
USD for the launch edition;       
RMB: pricing in China will be announced at a later date.     
2) China: 72 kWh.     
3) Targeted 500 km range on WLTP (Europe) and NEDC (China) test cycles. 
Targeted 275 miles EPA (US).     
4) Initial launch markets: China, US, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, 
Norway, Sweden, UK.     
5) Google, Google Maps, Google Play and other related marks and logos are 
trademarks of Google LLC. 

SOURCE: Polestar