With a low center of gravity, good traction and a powerful electric powertrain, the Polestar 2 is one of the strongest options on the EV market. It offers a convenient cabin and a relaxed driving experience, and it’s currently one of our favorite electric vehicles on sale. But is it good if you want to drive aggressively and attack high-speed corners?
Our colleagues from km77.com have a new video on Youtube showing the Polestar 2 doing the moose test. The test vehicle is of the Performance trim level and has 476 power ponies under the skin. It rolls on 20-inch wheels with Continental Sport Contact 6 tyres. Stopping power is provided by a Brembo brake kit and there are some small visual tweaks over the cheaper Polestar 2 grades.
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But the appearance of the electric vehicle is not so important in this case. What matters is how fast it can get around cones in a moose test and the Polestar 2’s best result was 46 miles per hour (74 kilometers per hour). Attempts at a higher speed, even with the highest recuperation level, will cause understeer and the vehicle to hit the cones.
At 46 mph (74 km/h), the driver decides to put the regenerative braking on the lowest level and the vehicle manages to pass the chicane in complete safety. The reactions of the Polestar 2 were similar to previous attempts, but with less skidding, which made the attempt a success.
During the test, the vehicle was also evaluated around the cones in a 22 meter slalom test. The high grip of the tires and the minimal body roll allowed the pilot to perform the slalom smoothly and to reach a fairly high speed. In fact, the electric crossover did the test in 22.8 seconds, putting it right at the top of km77.comslalom board. There it beats the Mini Cooper SE Countryman, Cupra Born and BMW i4 for the top spot.
Just recently, the Polestar 2 was updated with faster available charging and a more powerful electric motor in the single-motor configuration, now capable of 228 hp (170 kW). An improved and optimized heat pump is also part of the update, making the car more efficient in temperatures between -7 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
With a low center of gravity, good traction and a powerful electric powertrain, the Polestar 2 is one of the strongest options on the EV market. It offers a convenient cabin and a relaxed driving experience, and it’s currently one of our favorite electric vehicles on sale. But is it good if you want to drive aggressively and attack high-speed corners?
Our colleagues from km77.com have a new video on Youtube showing the Polestar 2 doing the moose test. The test vehicle is of the Performance trim level and has 476 power ponies under the skin. It rolls on 20-inch wheels with Continental Sport Contact 6 tyres. Stopping power is provided by a Brembo brake kit and there are some small visual tweaks over the cheaper Polestar 2 grades.
18 Pictures
But the appearance of the electric vehicle is not so important in this case. What matters is how fast it can get around cones in a moose test and the Polestar 2’s best result was 46 miles per hour (74 kilometers per hour). Attempts at a higher speed, even with the highest recuperation level, will cause understeer and the vehicle to hit the cones.
At 46 mph (74 km/h), the driver decides to put the regenerative braking on the lowest level and the vehicle manages to pass the chicane in complete safety. The reactions of the Polestar 2 were similar to previous attempts, but with less skidding, which made the attempt a success.
During the test, the vehicle was also evaluated around the cones in a 22 meter slalom test. The high grip of the tires and the minimal body roll allowed the pilot to perform the slalom smoothly and to reach a fairly high speed. In fact, the electric crossover did the test in 22.8 seconds, putting it right at the top of km77.comslalom board. There it beats the Mini Cooper SE Countryman, Cupra Born and BMW i4 for the top spot.
Just recently, the Polestar 2 was updated with faster available charging and a more powerful electric motor in the single-motor configuration, now capable of 228 hp (170 kW). An improved and optimized heat pump is also part of the update, making the car more efficient in temperatures between -7 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).