Polestar, a high-performance high-end electric vehicle brand from Sweden, has released the "Polestar O2 Concept", a sports car that redefines the era of electric vehicles for the first time in the world.
The Polestar O2 Concept is Polestar's second concept car after the Precept, combining the driving experience of a hardtop convertible with the benefits of an electric car.
The Polestar O2 concept embodies the proportions of a classic roadster such as a low and wide body, a compact 4-seater (2+2) car design, short front overhang and long wheelbase, while embodying modern and unique electric design elements. The vehicle maximizes aerodynamic performance through the lines on the side of the body with the aerodynamic design of the wheels, as well as the taillights that can act as tail wings to reduce rear turbulence.
The Polestar O2 concept is based on a custom bonded aluminium platform developed in-house at the Polestar R&D Centre in the UK. The new platform provides an intuitive driving experience with robust body controls, high rigidity and improved responsiveness.
The Polestar O2 Concept offers an advanced experience in terms of sustainability and technology. The use of a new thermoplastic recycled polyester single material for all soft parts that make up the interior, such as foam, adhesives and 3D knitted fibers, helps simplify recycling and reduce vehicle weight and waste.
It also establishes a new way to use recycled materials and uses different grades of aluminum throughout the chassis to recycle the resources of metal parts. Aluminum can be recycled more efficiently and retain its specific grades, thereby improving material efficiency.
The Polestar O2 Concept is equipped with an intelligent autopilot system that provides a whole new driving experience. The drone mounted on the rear seat of the vehicle moves at speeds of up to 90 km / h and can record driving videos and return on its own after filming. When the vehicle stops, the stored driving video can be edited or shared directly via the 15-inch center display.
The design of this model is still very good-looking, and the family style is maturing. The birth of Polar Star is obviously against Tesla, but tesla has achieved annual sales of more than 900,000 vehicles worldwide. However, the Polar Star brand has been criticized by the outside world because its overall design is too much like Volvo. As a result, it did not achieve particularly high sales, and there were even news of discounted sales before.
However, with the independence of the Polar Star brand, coupled with the establishment of the family style, the use of a new platform. As a high-performance pure electric vehicle brand, Polar star may usher in a new spring.