See all Motoring News Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance brand, arrives in Ireland with the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback. Soon available to order, Polestar 2 starts at €54,500 and offers three different drivetrain configurations.
Polestar cars are purchased online through a 100% digital process, which is complemented by physical retail locations known as Polestar Spaces and Polestar Destinations. These bespoke retail environments allow consumers to interact physically with the brand, meeting with Polestar Specialists to explore the car in more detail, including test drives. The first Polestar Destination in Ireland is planned to open to the public in Dublin later in 2022.
Commenting on the launch of the Polestar brand in Ireland, Jonathan Goodman, Polestar’s Head of Global Communications and Polestar UK said “We’re excited to bring Polestar to Ireland. As we continue our rapid and global roll out of the Polestar brand, Ireland was the logical next step in our plans. We’re proud to offer an exciting and advanced EV in the premium segment here.”
Kieran Campbell, Market Lead for Polestar Ireland, comments “It’s clear there’s huge appetite for new premium electric cars here in Ireland, so the arrival of Polestar couldn’t be better-timed. With its avant-garde styling, advanced technology and impressive sustainability credentials, Polestar 2 is the perfect car for Ireland’s transition to electric vehicles.”
In Ireland, the Polestar 2 model range will include three versions. The Standard range Single motor version will feature a 231 hp / 330 Nm electric motor and a 69 kWh battery pack, offering a WLTP range of up to 474 km*, while the Long range Single motor will increase battery size to 78 kWh with a WLTP range of up to 542km. The Long range Dual motor variant has two electric motors and the same 78 kWh battery, with a total output of 408 hp and 660 Nm, with a WLTP range of up to 482 km.
Polestar 2 features an all-vegan interior as standard, sustainable execution of materials, leading technology and useable performance. Launched internationally in 2020, Polestar 2 was the first car in the world to feature Google built-in. The Android Automotive OS infotainment system provides a solid and adaptable digital environment for apps and vehicle functions to coexist and brings embedded Google services to a car for the first time – including the Google Assistant, Google Maps with support for electric vehicles and the Google Play Store. Natural voice control and an 11-inch touch screen display bring the new interface to life.