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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a25737679/polestar-2-volvo-confirmed-2020/ Volvo's New Polestar 2 EV Is Coming This Year with 400 HP and 300 Miles of Range Jan 3, 2019 Joey Capparella [images https://hips.hearstapps.com/amv-prod-cad-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Volvo-40.2-concept-100.jpg https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/polestar-2-teaser-1546545516.jpg ] Here's what we know about this new electric four-door that's targeting the Tesla Model 3. Volvo's new EV-focused Polestar division is wasting no time fleshing out its lineup. A new fully electric vehicle called the Polestar 2 is coming sometime this year to follow the Polestar 1 plug-in-hybrid coupe. Along with the first teaser image that shows a glimpse at the rear end, we also have a fair amount of preliminary information about what to expect from Polestar's second model. Given that Polestar says the 2 has a "four-door fastback" shape, we think it will look a lot like Volvo's 40.2 concept from a few years ago, pictured below, that ostensibly previewed the impending Volvo S40 sedan. Like the Polestar 1, which is loosely based on the S90 sedan, it seems like the Polestar 2 will have some link with Volvo's 40-series models, which ride on an architecture shared with parent company Geely called CMA. image The Polestar's construction, however, will accommodate a large battery pack said to provide around 300 miles of range. Power output will be about 400 horsepower, and we predict the vehicle will have all-wheel drive, either standard or optional. Polestar says it will be priced in the Tesla Model 3's orbit, which means it should cost between $40,000 and $50,000 to start. A new Google Android–based infotainment system with Google Assistant integration will be on hand. The Polestar 2 will make its official debut within the next few months, and it will likely go on sale later in the year as a 2020 model. While Polestar will allow buyers to purchase the 2 in cash, the company is pushing a subscription model similar to the Care by Volvo system, which charges an all-inclusive monthly fee. Polestar will also eschew traditional dealerships in favor of showrooms, called Polestar Spaces, that allow customers to see the vehicles. The eventual purchase, though, will take place online. [© caranddriver.com] ... http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=caranddriver&sort=date https://electrek.co/2019/01/03/volvo-polestar-2-first-image-tesla-model-3-competitor/ Volvo’s Polestar releases first image of its all-electric ‘Tesla Model 3 competitor’ Jan. 3rd 2019 That said, if you are launching a new electric vehicle brand, Tesla should definitely be on top of your list when it comes to a brand you want to be competitive ... https://insideevs.com/polestar-2-electric-car-image-specs-released/ Polestar 2 Electric Car: First Image / Specs Released JAN 3 2019 A true Tesla Model 3 competitor? Perhaps. However, only a few details are known at this point in time. Therefore, we’ll leave judgment for a later date ... + https://www.treehugger.com/cars/california-utilities-will-pay-you-drive-electric.html California utilities will pay you to drive electric December 28, 2018 In California ... SCE is offering $1000 to customers in 2019, while PG&E is offering $800 ... these utility-based offers ... open to anyone who owns an electric car new or even if you buy a used electric vehicle ... https://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2015/10/used-nissan-leaf.jpg.860x0_q70_crop-scale.jpg For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/archive/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
