Single-Motor Polestar 2 Now In The U.S. & May Only Cost You $33,000
Polestar, the EV brand known for its high-performance luxury vehicles, is now adding a cheaper model to the U.S. market. The affordable EV trend continues to gain traction as demand for cheaper, all-electric models grows. However, drivers looking to buy an affordable EV are not always ready to compromise speed, performance, and range, making the niche very competitive.
Tesla's Model Y and 3 were the two top-selling EVs in the US for 2021, but selling for $59,900 and $43,400, respectively, after tax incentives, they are not exactly the cheapest cars around. Tesla has promised a $25,000 car, but the chances of it arriving soon are more than slim. Instead, cars like the Mini-Cooper electric have been selling well, thanks to their prices starting as low as $29,900.
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Polestar announced that its Polestar 2, priced at $45,900 but selling for as low as $33,400 after tax exceptions, has arrived in the U.S. The single-engine Polestar 2 can charge 80% in 40 minutes and drive 270 miles when fully charged. With a sleek and elegant design, the model is agile with 408 horsepower. Polestar says the car brings performance for the post-gasoline era, and it can hit 0 to 60 in around 4.5 seconds.
The Polestar 2 single-engine model is the lowest-priced vehicle in the Polestar lineup. It is also the longest and fits right into the American taste for long luxury cars. The company managed to keep the price low by using just one engine. While the company's more expensive models are dual-engine powered, Polestar assures the single-engine is adapted to deliver the same features and high performance. Like a Tesla, the single-engine Polestar 2, comes with autonomous driving
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