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Polestar’s third model is an eye-catching electric SUV that focuses on performance and will be produced in the United States next year.
- The design of Polestar 3 is inspired by the concept of Precept
- It will be based on Geely’s new SEA platform
- Expected to be equipped with a dual-motor setup with 543 horsepower
- It may be equipped with a 100kWh battery and claims a range of 700 kilometers
2022 Polestar 3: What is it and where will it be built?
Referred to as 3, following Polestar’s digital naming strategy, this SUV will become the first car of the Volvo Group to use the new SEA structure of its parent company, Geely.
3 will be built on VolvoThe Ridgehill plant in South Carolina, and the current S60 And the next generation XC90, In line with the global aspirations of electric performance brands.
The United States is the world’s second largest electric vehicle market after China, and Polestar models are currently produced in China.
It is said that the benefits of American production include shortening the delivery time of American customers and reducing the environmental impact of global transportation vehicles. Polestar claims that it will also allow 3 to be offered at a competitive price.
2022 Polestar 3: Design
Before the official debut, the look of 3 is still confidential, but the design boss Max Missoni previously told our sister publication OurUK that it’s futuristic Commandment concept Will have a big impact.
“Starting with Polestar 3, the design language of that car is something you can and should expect in our future cars,” he said.
3 will position as a competitor Jaguar I-Pace with Tesla Model X, It is expected that the SEA foundation will provide a competitive level of performance.
2022 Polestar 3: Battery, power system and performance
The first car to use this platform, the Chinese Zeker 001 shooting brake, claims that its largest (100kWh) battery has a cruising range of up to 700 kilometers, and uses a 543 horsepower dual-motor power system to reach 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. .
The higher 3 will pay less attention to full speed, but Polestar has confirmed that it will emphasize aerodynamic efficiency, possibly to maximize the range.
Other features include the infotainment system developed by Google, Polaris 2, And a series of “high-end, safety-oriented autonomous driving functions.”
Like 2, Polestar is expected to provide a dedicated performance package for 3, bringing upgraded suspension and brakes.
Polaris in India
Although Polestar has not yet entered India under its current name as an independent brand, the Polestar badge has previously been used to denote high-performance derivatives of Volvo cars and SUV series. Some of them are available in India, such as the previous generation S60 Polestar.There is no news about the launch of Polestar in India, but Volvo will launch an all-electric XC40 charging in the country later this year. Reservations for all-electric SUVs It will open in June 2021. C40 recharge this is Expected to arrive in 2022.
See also:
The limited edition Polestar 1 marks the end of the model’s production run
Polestar logo is temporarily prohibited in France
