Polestar 2 Could Be Next To Changed To A Rear-Wheel Drive? Volvo/Geely Family!
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The Polestar 2 could switch to rear-wheel drive after an update for the Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge — models that share a single-motor design.
I wrote an in-depth article on this “Volvo C40 and XC40 Re-introduce Rear-Wheel-Drive Cars / Extra Range & Faster Charging” check it out to learn more.
The Polestar 2 sedan could be next to go rear-wheel drive, this would be a smart move by polestar and could cement the companies stance as a true Tesla competitor.
Volvo, who co-own Polestar, revealed recently that they will be upgrading the single-motor variants of the XC40 and C40 Recharge electric crossovers for the 2024 model year; switching the vehicles from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive.
We made a new video about this topic, check it out to learn more.
It is important to acknowledge that the Polestar 2 is based on the same CMA architecture as Volvo’s XC40 and Recharge C40, all 3 vehicles are created in the same Chinese factory, suggests that it may also have potential for rear-wheel drive capabilities.
We have discuss the changes coming to the 2024 Polestar 2. Considering the rear-wheel drives changes coming to the Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge, it would be wise to assume they’re will be some noticeable changes to the 2024 Polestar 2.
Polestar Expects To Sell 80K EV’s in 2023! 60% YOY Growth
The Polestar 3 will be the perfect vehicle to increase sales and establish the carmaker as a leader in premium cars.
The Swedish electric performance car brand reported in the fourth quarter of 2022 delivering around 21,000 vehicles, which brings the estimated worldwide volumes for the complete year to 51,500 cars — an 80% jump from the previous year.
In 2023, Polestar anticipates worldwide production to rise by almost 60%, likely reaching 80,000 cars. This growth is expected to be driven mainly by strong sales of Polestar 2, and will be further reinforced in the latter part of the year with the first handovers of Polestar 3.
Polestar, Waylands Space Coming To Bristol, UK
Waylands Automotive have become a part of the Polestar performance EV retail network in Bristol. The association marks an important milestone, one that strengthens Waylands’ presence in the area. Waylands have worked hard to become part of the reputable network, and are looking forward to providing even better services with this partnership.
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Polestar Opened a New Space On Madrid’s Renowned Golden Mile Replaces Ferrari Santogal
Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar, a brand owned by Volvo group and Geely, recently opened the second ‘space’ in Spain. Their new headquarters is known as the Polestar Space.
Polestar And Volvo The First To Access Google New HD Maps.
The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3, both of which are underpinned by Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA2) and utilise Google’s Android Automotive operating system.
Polestar Expects To Sell 80K EV’s in 2023! 60% YOY Growth
In 2023, Polestar anticipates worldwide production to rise by almost 60%, likely reaching 80,000 cars. This growth is expected to be driven mainly by strong sales of Polestar 2, and will be further reinforced in the latter part of the year with the first handovers of Polestar 3.
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