Introduction
Volvo's High-Performance Luxury Coupe Aims to Invade Tesla's Space
A 600-horsepower plug-in hybridOverview
Volvo's Polestar introduced a high-performance brand aimed at other high-end electrified or semi-electrified models from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. The 600-horsepower Polestar 1 can drive 52 miles on batteries alone, according to the EPA. Like the Tesla Model S or new models coming from automakers including Audi and Mercedes, Polestar cars will combine their electric drives with lots of creature comforts, and a price tag of over $150,000. The car is said to have a continuously controlled electronic suspension and a double-electric rear axle, which Volvo says enables the car to transfer engine torque to the wheels individually. The 600 hp is combined with 737 lb.-ft. of torque. A carbon-fiber body was chosen to lower the car’s weight.