Polestar is in the process of strengthening its range of electric vehicles. In fact, the Geely-owned automaker has already unveiled its next EV roadster model, previewed in prototype form earlier this year as the O2 concept.
Arriving as the Polestar 6 for its production version, this convertible is set to take on the Porsche 911 and Taycan – at least in vehicle dynamics. That’s according to Polestar Australia Product Planning Manager Edward Trinh, who spoke to the media at an event highlighting the O2 concept.
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“[The] 911, the Taycan – those are the types of cars we’re looking at. We believe they are the industry benchmarks for vehicle dynamics,” Trinh said, reported by Conduct.
This comparison between Polestar and Porsche isn’t the first we’ve heard so far. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said last year it was competing with Porsche for the “best electric-powered premium sports car”. The Polestar 4, the company’s coupe SUV to sit above the Polestar 3, is designed to take on the Macan EV.
The Polestar 6 will sit on the brand’s bespoke aluminum platform using an in-house developed 800-volt EV architecture. This platform will also support the Polestar 5 sedan.
With a twin-motor setup, this rig is said to have the ability to handle up to 884 horsepower (650 kilowatts) and 664 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) of torque. For the Polestar 6, a sprint to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) should be around 3.2 seconds. Top speed, on the other hand, should be around 155 mph (250 km/h).
The Polestar 6 will enter production in 2026. The first 500 numbered “LA Concept” edition models will feature the concept’s sky blue exterior paint, light leather interior and unique 21-inch wheels.
