Polestar Korea Unveils Updated Polestar 2... "Shipping in Q3"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Polestar Korea announced on the 28th that it will unveil the Polestar 2, which has achieved significant changes in design and sustainability. The updated Polestar 2 can be ordered through the official website. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter.

The updated Polestar 2 offers a total of six exterior colors. Snow, Thunder, Midnight, and Magnesium remain unchanged. The previous Void color is replaced by ‘Space’ with metallic paint added, and Moon is replaced by ‘Jupiter.’ The policy of not charging customers extra for color selection remains unchanged. The new design 19-inch 5-double spoke black diamond-cut alloy wheels are standard. The 20-inch 5-V spoke black silver alloy wheels, available for the dual motor, have also been redesigned.

Polestar’s interior material strategy focuses on using renewable and recyclable materials and providing a vegan interior as much as possible. All leather used is supplied by vendors that meet the strictest standards for animal welfare and the five freedoms. The color of the ventilated seats and Nappa leather options in the updated Polestar 2 has been changed to a white-toned Zinc. A new Light Ash decor has been added to harmonize with this, emphasizing a luxurious atmosphere. As for convenience features, the ‘Air Quality System’ has been added to the Plus package. A panoramic glass roof sunshade has been added as an accessory and is available for separate purchase.

Polestar Korea minimized the price increase through active consultations with the Swedish headquarters. The price of the updated Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor remains the same at 54.9 million KRW. The Long Range Dual Motor is priced at 59.9 million KRW, a 3% increase. Both models maintain the same electric vehicle purchase subsidies as before.

Package option prices have increased by 490,000 KRW each: Pilot Light, Pilot, and Plus packages are now 2.59 million KRW, 3.99 million KRW, and 4.99 million KRW, respectively. The Performance package is priced at 6.49 million KRW, up by 990,000 KRW. Single options such as the 20-inch wheels and ventilated and Nappa leather seats are priced at 1.49 million KRW and 4.49 million KRW, each increased by 490,000 KRW.

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said, “We reviewed the raw materials and production processes necessary for Polestar 2 production and applied updates to reduce climate impact and improve raw material traceability,” adding, “In addition to updating the vehicle’s design and functions throughout its lifecycle, it is also very important to improve sustainability and carbon footprint issues.”

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