Polestar announced an update for Polestar 2. The update covers three main aspects namely sustainability, technology and design.
The Polestar 2 update from a sustainability perspective includes a lower carbon footprint from the use of renewable energy in the production process.
Polestar also claims to lower its vehicle's overall carbon footprint by using aluminum which is refined using renewable energy. The aluminum tray carrying the battery casing will see a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 1,653 pounds per car.
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In terms of design, there are new exterior colors, namely Space and Jupiter. Standard 19-inch and optional 20-inch wheels also have a new look. The optional Nappa leather upholstery gets a new Zinc (grey) color and is matched with Light Ash trim.
Technologically speaking, the optional heat pump (included in the Plus Package) has an increased optimal temperature range, which is now between -7°C and 25°C.
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Apart from that there are some minor changes such as a removable sunshade for the 2nd panoramic glass roof and a connected cabin air filter with improved applications.
In addition, Polestar uses blockchain technology to ethically source battery materials, including mica and cobalt.
Pricing for the 2023 Polestar 2 will be revealed in the coming weeks. Previously, Polestar received orders for 65,000 Polestar 2 from Hertz for over the next five years.
The complete scope of design and feature for 2023 Polestar 2:
- New exterior colours: Space (replaces Void) and Jupiter (replaces Moon)
- Magnesium is now the default standard colour with no cost
- New designs for the standard 19-inch and optional 20-inch wheels
- New Zinc colour for ventilated Nappa leather upholstery (replaces Barley), available with new Light Ash deco (replaces Reconstructed Wood)
- Removable sunshade for the panoramic glass roof (also available in Polestar Extras web shop from mid-June 2022 for all Polestar 2 with glass roof)
- The performance software upgrade with maximum output of 350 kW and 680 Nm is now included in the Performance Pack in Europe
- The heat pump (included in Plus Pack) has an improved optimal temperature range, now between -7°C and 25°C
- Advanced cabin filter and upgraded interior particulate matter sensor with new in-car app that quantifies exterior air quality improvement in the cabin (Plus Pack)
