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Polestar’s compass is pointed directly at Tesla.
Volvo's new electric performance car division has unveiled a battery-powered compact set to compete with the Tesla Model 3.
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The Polestar 2 is a four-door liftback sedan with all-wheel-drive, 408 hp and an expected range of 275 miles per charge. It will be made in China on a platform shared with the popular Volvo XC40 SUV, but features a unique interior design that’s equipped with an Android-based infotainment display that includes Google Assistant functionality. You can also use your phone as a key, which will allow you to offer temporary access to others via an app.
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With a 0-60 mph time of under 5 seconds, performance is brisk, while all of Volvo's latest active safety systems are standard, including an automatic braking system that can identify pedestrians and large animals like moose.
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The order books are open now for deliveries of the Polestar 2 starting in July 2020. The starting price is $63,000 ($55,500 after subtracting the $7,500 federal tax credit that it qualifies for), but a lower-priced entry-level model will follow. Sales, leasing and a subscription model -- which comes with insurance and maintenance -- will be offered exclusively through an online platform, though the final transactions will take place through independent dealers.
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And if you were wondering what happened to the Polestar 1, it’s a limited edition hybrid performance car that the company is only making 200 of for the U.S. at $155,000 a pop and they’re already sold out.
