Written by Cláudio Afonso | info@claudio-afonso.com
Polestar is starting deliveries of Polestar 2 Long range Single motor in Canada. The model has the longest range and lowest price in the brand’s lineup, while offering the same standard features as the high-performance dual-motor car. The model has an EPA-estimated range of 270 miles with a starting price of $49,900 CAD, or as low as $41,900 CAD in Quebec and $46,900 CAD in British Columbia after qualified provincial incentives but before any applicable fees and taxes.
Polestar currently has retail locations – known as Spaces – open in three key Canadian markets: Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver, which combined cover roughly 85% of the addressable Canadian EV market. Additionally, Polestar offers vehicle pick up and delivery for test drives and service within 240 kilometers of any Polestar Space.
“The addition of the Polestar 2 Long range Single motor expands our offerings to more buyers by delivering the longest range and lowest price in the Polestar 2 family,” said Hugues Bissonette, Head of Polestar in Canada. “In any specification, the Polestar 2 is a class-leading electric vehicle with industry leading technology and a high-style, premium cabin.”
“Plus” and “Pilot” option packs are both available on all Polestar 2 variants. The Plus Pack ($5,500 CAD), features a-new-for-2022 mechanical heat pump to extend range, a full-length panoramic glass roof, a 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and WeaveTech vegan upholstery. The Pilot Pack ($4,500 CAD) offers enhanced safety and driver assistance features, including Pilot Assist , Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Blind Spot Information System (BLISTM). With these technologies combined, the Pilot Pack aids drivers to safely alleviate stress in certain driving situations.
Additionally, Polestar 2 owners receive regular Over-The-Air (OTA) updates that deliver enhancements directly to the vehicle, enabling even the oldest cars to run with the latest technology. Recent updates include the ability to schedule charging sessions, battery preconditioning that allows for quicker DC charging, and a Range Assistant app that includes an Eco Climate function.
Polestar 2 test drives can be scheduled at Polestar.com/test-drive. For an in-person car-buying experience, the brand has a rapidly expanding retail network of Polestar Spaces, with a goal of 35 locations across the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2022.
Earlier today, the company announced its arrival in Kuwait with the Polestar 2. The company has appointed BNK Automotive, the authorised distributor of Volvo Cars in Kuwait, as its representative in the country. The first Polestar Space in Kuwait is planned to open to the public in Kuwait City later in 2022.
Last week, the company posted the first job vancancy for a Space Specialist in Sidney, Australia. Polestar seeks a specialist for its showroom (Polestar calls it Space) in Sidney to “participate on roadshows, events, and test drives across the country.”
Recently, the company announced the opening of its third UK Space at Touchwood, the award winning, 650,000 square foot shopping destination in Solihull’s town centre. The company has already other two spaces located at London Westfield and Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
Polestar recently said that, during the first half of 2022, it will establish in Hong Kong, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Israel, UAE (United Arab Emirates), and Kuwait are planned to be added to the Middle East market footprint. The company aims to be active in 30 global markets by the end of 2023.
According to AutoData Corp., Polestar sold 420 vehicles in U.S. during February and has sold a total of 812 Polestar 2 Model Year-to-date, the only model available in the country. The company delivered 15 units per day, up from an average of 12.6 units in January — when delivered 392 vehicles in 31 days.
Polestar sold 384 units of its Polestar 2 being the third best selling model in Norway during February. In 2021, Polestar’s luxury sedan was the 10th most popular car model in the Scandinavian country, the one with the highest EV adoption.
Polestar intends to list on the Nasdaq in a proposed business combination with Gores Guggenheim, Inc., which is expected to close in the first half of 2022.
Written by Cláudio Afonso | info@claudio-afonso.com