Recently, the updated version of Polestar 2 was announced. Regarding this update, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath stated that the materials and processes used in the production of Polestar 2 have been readjusted, improving both the functionality and design of the product throughout its lifecycle, as well as addressing sustainability and carbon neutrality.
First, let’s take a look at all the updated items for the Polestar 2:
- Two new car paint options, Space (black in the image) and Jupiter (gold in the image);
- New wheel styles (standard 19 inches, upgradeable to 20 inches);
- Zinc grey Nappa leather seats with ventilation function;
- Heat pump air conditioning with an expanded best temperature range (-6.67°C – 25°C);
- A new air system to improve air quality.
These updates focus on small improvements to the exterior and interior, and the expanded best temperature range of the heat pump air conditioning should improve the car’s range in extremely cold conditions to some extent. However, there have been no improvements made to the battery or motor technology, so theoretically there should not be a significant increase in range.
Furthermore, through its partnership with Circulor, Polestar uses blockchain technology to track the entire process of purchasing mica and cobalt for the power battery, ensuring that the entire process from mining to manufacturing is environmentally friendly.
In terms of material usage, Polestar 2’s power battery tray has been improved to use aluminum to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It is reported that each new Polestar 2 produced by this model can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 600 kg compared to previous models. Also, the weight of the new Polestar 2 will be reduced.
Since 2019, Polestar 2 has been on the market for 3 years. Compared to the new forces and recently launched pure electric vehicles, Polestar 2, equipped with the CMA platform, no longer holds more advantages in sales price and range. Therefore, we are looking forward to the Polestar 5, which will be unveiled in March this year, to speed up its progress and bring new blood to the Polestar family.
🔗Information source: electrek
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