Polestar

Polestar 1

Price $197,000
Fuel consumption 9.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 83%(view ratings)
Polestar arrives in Canada with two models, including the 1, a plug-in hybrid sports coupe. Thanks to two rear-mounted electric motors as well as a turbocharged and supercharged, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine located up front, the Polestar 1 boasts 619 combined horsepower and a massive 738 pound-feet of torque. Its fully electric driving range is estimated at 112 kilometres on a single charge. Only 30 units of this fast and luxurious coupe will be sold on our market in 2020.

Polestar 1

Pricing
MSRP CA$197,000
Fees CA$2,000
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$3,708/month
Powertrain
Combined power 619 hp
Combined torque 738 lb·ft
Engine 2,0 l I-4
Power 326 hp @ 6,000 rpm (243 kW)
Torque 321 lb·ft @ 3,600 – 4,200 rpm (435 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged + Supercharged
Fuel type Premium
Engine Electric (rear, right)
Power 116 hp @ 3,300 rpm (87 kW)
Torque 177 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,300 rpm (240 N·m)
Engine Electric (rear, left)
Power 116 hp @ 3,300 rpm (87 kW)
Torque 177 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,300 rpm (240 N·m)
Engine Electric (front, center)
Power 69 hp @ 3,500 rpm (51 kW)
Torque 119 lb·ft @ 500 – 2,500 rpm (161 N·m)
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 34.0 kWh
Voltage 348 V
Charging times
  • 120V: N/A
  • 240V: 3.1 h
  • 400V: 0.7 h
Cooling N/A
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Coupe
Category Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Luxury sport car
Assembly Chengdun, CN
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City N/A
Highway N/A
Combined 9.0 L/100km (3.7 Lₑ/100km)
Autonomy 666 km
Electric autonomy 100 km
CO₂ emissions N/A
Equipment
Heated front seats standard
Heated steering wheel standard
Head-up display standard
Surround-view camera standard
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control standard
Infotainment
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion with assist
Front suspension independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P275/30R21
Rear tires P295/30R21
Safety
Seat belts 4
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,623 mm (182″)
Width 2,023 mm (80″)
Height 1,352 mm (53″)
Wheelbase 2,742 mm (108″)
Weight 2,340 kg (5,159 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 4
Trunk 125 l
Fuel tank 60 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 4.2 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Average 83%(view ratings)