Polestar 6 EV confirmed for manufacturing – 2+2 based mostly on the O2 electrical roadster idea, due out by 2026

Earlier this 12 months, the Polestar O2 electric roadster concept was revealed, and the corporate has now confirmed that it’s going to go into manufacturing. The Swedish electrical efficiency automobile firm expects the sequence mannequin to be launched by 2026 because the Polestar 6.

To commemorate the automobile’s launch, 500 limited-edition models known as the ‘Polestar 6 LA Idea version’ will likely be constructed. To additional spotlight its exclusivity, every of the five hundred models will function a singular Sky blue exterior, complemented with 21-inch wheels first seen within the authentic Polestar O2 idea. A lightweight leather-based inside has additionally been earmarked for the restricted version.

When the Polestar O2 idea was revealed in March, the corporate solely highlighted its design language, supplies used for its building, with a quick point out of its options. Efficiency-wise, we now know what it’s able to. The hard-top convertible will function a high-performance 800 volt electrical structure already confirmed for the Polestar 5.

Polestar stated its roadster is anticipated to supply as much as 884 hp and 900 Nm of torque from a dual-motor powertrain, providing all-wheel drive capabilities. Based on the corporate, the Polestar 6’s ‘focused’ 0-100 km/h time is 3.2 seconds, with a prime velocity of 250 km/h. Additional technical particulars and specs will likely be launched nearer to its launch.

As solely the second all-new design from Polestar, the Polestar 6’s design is a departure from the earlier Volvo-inspired look seen on the Polestar 1 and 2. It’s constructed on a bonded aluminium chassis, the place totally different grades of the steel used to construct the automobile are labelled for more practical recycling. This strategy additionally reduces the necessity for virgin aluminium.

Inside its cabin, the two+2 options heavy use of a brand new thermoplastic mono-material – a single base materials used to fabricate totally different parts – known as recycled polyester.

Recycled polyester is used for all of the smooth parts contained in the Polestar 6, together with foam and adhesive. Additionally onboard is a big 15-inch portrait touchscreen show, a floating centre armrest, 4 bucket seats with gold seat belts and forward of the driving force, a slim digital instrument cluster.

Final 12 months, Polestar confirmed that it might launch the new Polestar 3 by October this 12 months. It’s one in every of three autos, together with the Polestar 4 and 5, the automaker is ready to launch by 2024.