The 2022 competition received more than 600 entries from all over the world, 10 works were shortlisted, and three winners were finally selected. Among them, the appearance design award was won by Devashish Deshmukh and Swapnil Desai, designers working in Paris, France. China Design Designer Li Yingxiang won the award for his interior design work “Polestar Performance Stable”.

For the works in this competition, Polestar paid great attention and invested money. The three winners and the Polestar design team spent more than 6 months to create the design ideas of the three works into a complete concept work, which is “Polestar”. Synergy”. The selected and manufactured works mainly show Polestar’s forward-looking vision of the brand’s design concepts in the future era. They are unlikely to be mass-produced, but some of its design concepts are likely to appear in Polestar’s future new cars.

Based on the theme of “high performance”, the concept car has a length of 4.56 meters and a height of 1.07 meters. It uses strong and raised wheel arches and a streamlined outline to create an overall surface for low wind resistance, showing the image of an electric sci-fi supercar. The interior It is a single-seat suspended layout, in which the “floating” concept is inspired by the camera stabilizer, providing users with a new performance driving experience of “floating, comfortable and controllable” and expressing a driving concept design with “control” as the core.

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar Automotive, said: “When I founded Polestar, I wanted to prove that creating beautiful and desirable cars can convince people to choose more sustainable transportation. Today, our Designers, sustainability and R&D teams work together to combine the combined power of great design, cutting-edge innovation and complete transparency to create the most sustainable products possible. We are showing the world that we can make beautiful, desirable products. high-performance electric vehicles.”

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The appearance of the Polestar Phone was jointly designed by the Polestar global design team in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the Xingji Meizu design team, with Polestar White as the main color.

Accessories such as clip pins and braided charging cables, like the Aicy smart ring on the body, all come in the Swedish gold color scheme of the seat belts and Brembo brakes.

The center and bottom of the glass back panel are etched and silk-screened respectively to create Polestar car logos with different textures.

The outer packaging and phone case of Polestar Phone are made of environmentally friendly materials and adhere to Polestar’s zero-carbon plan.

The middle frame of the phone is made of NP66 aerospace-grade aluminum, and the AG glass of the back cover is polished using the soft sand crystal sparkle process.

The phone also features a 21:9 2K+ screen, a 2.2mm equilateral design, and a phone width of 74mm.

It was previously reported that the Polestar Phone was announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in March this year, and its appearance is basically the same as that of the Meizu 21 Pro.

For reference, the Meizu 21 Pro phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, equipped with BOE’s 6.79-inch 2K+ resolution 120Hz LTPO refresh rate 21:9 direct screen, and supports 2160Hz PWM high-frequency dimming.

▲ Meizu 21 Pro

Meizu 21 Pro uses a 50-megapixel OV50H main camera (OIS optical image stabilization), a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10-megapixel triple telephoto lens; it has a built-in 5050mAh battery and supports 80W wired charging + 50W wireless Charge.

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In 2021, Polestar proposed the “Polestar Zero Carbon Plan”, which is to completely eliminate emissions from the supply chain, manufacturing and scrapping by 2030. In order to achieve the goal of total zero carbon emissions, Polestar Technology has begun to carry out extensive cooperation with relevant parties in various fields, and the number of projects and partners involved continues to increase.

The supply chain system is a key part of carbon emissions. In order to realize the green and sustainable development of Polestar Motors in the entire domestic logistics chain, Yuanyuan will provide Polestar Technology with scenario-based customized transportation solutions based on different end-to-end application scenarios through diversified procurement, leasing and multi-energy combination methods. . Focusing on the “alcoholic hydrogen + electric” technical route, a zero-carbon closed loop of the logistics chain from the vehicle end to the energy replenishment end has been remotely created. For example, the remote charging and swapping station for heavy-duty trucks is completely independently developed and designed, and is powered by a “combined offline recyclable energy” model to achieve zero emissions in transportation. For example, the alcohol-hydrogen ecology focuses on the coordinated development of the trinity of green alcohol preparation, methanol filling, and alcohol-electric vehicles to achieve a green methanol transport capacity ecology.

In order to better meet the diversified service needs of Chinese users by creating a new “Proxima” service model, Polestar Technology has joined hands with Polestar Technology to create an innovative user service model remotely. The two parties began to explore and try out mobile after-sales service vehicles. The Polestar mobile service vehicle is based on the remote super VAN transformation, and is provided with green technology, safe and convenient customized services by Green Urban Transport, a transportation capacity platform under the remote vehicle. The remote super VAN will be officially launched and launched on April 3, and is based on the GXA-M wire-controlled intelligent architecture. By rationally dividing the space in the car, the mobile after-sales service vehicle built for Polestar can be equipped with disassembly machines, spare tire racks and other facilities. On the basis of meeting the functions of smart services, charging and road rescue, it supports in-depth personalized development and Cover more service scenarios.

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Recall scope:

“Polestar 4”

Recall some 2023-2024 Polestar 4 models produced between November 29, 2023 and February 1, 2024, a total of 1,867 vehicles.

Reason for recall:

Some Polestar 4s within the scope of this recall may trigger brake control degradation due to brake controller software problems, resulting in the failure of functions such as electronic brake assist, weakened braking performance, and potential safety hazards. If the user encounters a vehicle instrument indicating a brake system failure, it is recommended to keep a safe distance from the vehicle and increase the brake pedal force when braking.

Solution:

Polestar Auto Sales Co., Ltd. will use vehicle remote upgrade (OTA) technology to upgrade software for Polestar 4 within the recall scope for free; for vehicles that cannot be upgraded through OTA technology, Polestar Auto Sales Co., Ltd. will proactively contact relevant users to provide Vehicles are upgraded free of charge to eliminate safety hazards.

Polestar Auto Sales Co., Ltd. will send a letter to relevant users regarding this recall by registered letter or other means. After the recall begins, Polestar Automotive User Support Center will proactively contact relevant car owners to arrange the recall. Users can call the Polestar user support hotline: 4006171017 via mobile phones and landlines for consultation. In addition, you can also log on to the websites www.samrdprc.org.cn and www.recall.org.cn and follow the WeChat public account (SAMRDPAC) to learn more information and report defect clues.

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Polestar also forecasts that its gross profit margin will reach double digits by the end of 2024, and it expects to achieve its goal of cash flow breakeven by 2025. The automaker has previously said it would need $1.3 billion in external funding to break even by 2025.

According to reports, the financing is a three-year loan jointly provided by 12 banks including BNP Paribas, Natixis, Standard Chartered, BBVA, HSBC and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.

“Sales and margins are expected to grow in the second half of 2024 as both SUVs commence full production and global distribution,” the company said of the launch of the Polestar 3 and 4 models this year.

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This model is positioned as an “ultra-luxury high-performance pure electric SUV”. The official website data shows that its power can reach 517hp, it can accelerate from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers in 4.7 seconds, and its WLTP range can reach 628 kilometers. Using a 250 kW DC charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80%. It takes 30 minutes.

It is worth mentioning that Polestar Brand Technology Day will be held in March, and Polestar’s first phone, the Polestar Phone, will also be released in March.

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar Automotive, said, “This amazing product has taken an important milestone with the start of mass production, and also marks that we will have 3 products in the global market this year. Two products are on sale at the same time. Our factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina is also ready to go into production, and the mass production plan of Polestar 3 in the United States is progressing very smoothly.”

Polestar plans to launch five new high-performance pure electric models by 2026. It is learned through an official announcement that Polestar launched the luxury pure electric high-performance coupe Polestar 2 in 2019, and will launch its first ultra-luxury high-performance pure electric SUV Polestar 3 at the end of 2022. The pure electric high-performance coupe The SUV Polestar 4 will be delivered gradually from 2023 to 2024, and the luxury high-performance pure electric 4-door GT coupe Polestar 5 and the luxury pure electric supercar Polestar 6 will also be launched soon.

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Polestar, Geely Holding Group and Renault Auto Korea have reached an agreement to produce the Polestar 4 for the North American and Korean markets at Renault Auto Korea’s Busan plant. The Busan factory is directly connected to the sea port and has 23 years of automobile manufacturing experience and nearly 2,000 employees. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said that with the Polestar 3 going into production in Chengdu, China in early 2024 and South Carolina in the United States in the summer of 2024, Polestar will soon be able to sell its cars in five locations in three countries. The factory launches production operations, which will provide strong support for Polestar’s global growth goals.

Looking back at the appearance of Polestar 4, the car does not use the rectangular grille commonly used in previous Polestar models and becomes simpler. The overall shape is the same as that of Polestar 6. The familiar Thor’s hammer shape has been changed into two sets of L-shaped lights. , the shape is equally sharp. In addition, the front of the car is equipped with a millimeter-wave radar and a 360° panoramic image camera.

Polestar 4 adopts a fastback shape with very smooth side lines. The lower side of the door is decorated in black, making the entire side visually more flatter and longer. The car has a ground clearance of approximately 200mm. The car uses frameless doors and hidden door handles, and the vehicle uses frameless exterior rearview mirrors, which is also a feature found in many models currently on sale at Polestar.

The design of the rear of the car is also relatively simple, using a glyph-shaped through-type taillight. One of the more interesting details is that the vehicle is not equipped with a rear windshield, but instead transmits images directly to the interior rearview mirror through a camera on the top. The car uses 22-inch forged wheels and is also equipped with 4-piston BREMBO brake calipers. The visual effect is very sporty. It is matched with Pirelli P ZERO series tires in size 265/40 R22.

The interior of the car, like other new energy models, looks very simple and refreshing. There are basically no physical buttons except for a knob in the central control. In terms of materials, the vehicle follows the concept of environmental protection. Most of the interiors are made of fabric materials, and the color matching is also very attractive. Simple and elegant, two ambient lights are one of the few decorations. In terms of configuration, the vehicle uses a 9-inch LCD instrument panel, and the UI design is very simple. The central control screen adopts a horizontal screen design, and the system is based on the Meizu car system, but the UI is designed by Polestar itself.

In terms of power, the new car will have a single motor version and a dual motor version. The single motor version has a maximum power of 200kW and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds. The dual-motor version has a maximum power of 400kW and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds. The battery capacity is available in 86kWh and 100kWh, and the CTLC range of all models is between 620-755km.

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According to reports, Polestar Motors will use methods such as self-construction, cooperation, and access to third-party public charging systems, and will launch 60 self-built charging stations in the first quarter of next year. At the same time, Polestar announced that it has reached the first batch of charging cooperation with Tesla, becoming the first “partner” to share the supercharging network with Tesla in China.

In terms of services, Polestar will launch the “Proxima” exclusive service in China, claiming that every car owner has a “Star Consultant” who can complete functions such as a full-time driver and personal assistant. As of the end of this year, Polestar has 55 retail stores in China, and it is expected to increase to 100 stores by June next year. It is expected that by the end of 2024, there will be 100 Volvo Cars after-sales service centers in 72 cities to provide services to Polestar owners.

During the event, the delivery price and more configuration information of Polestar 4 will be released one after another.

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It is noticed that Polestar has also launched a price guarantee policy for this model. From the date when the full payment of the vehicle is completed to December 31, 2024, if the official retail guide price of the Polestar 4 model purchased by the customer occurs In case of price reduction adjustment, Polestar promises to actively refund the price difference in one go after the expiration of the guaranteed price period.

Polestar will also open limited-time exclusive rights and interests to the first batch of Polestar 4 owners, including five basic guarantee rights such as three years of free roadside assistance, car pickup and delivery, and Internet of Vehicles services.

Polestar 4 adopts the Polestar brand’s sporty design, with a fastback shape. The front face is equipped with a double L-shaped matrix LED headlight set, the body lines are smooth, and the rear uses through-type taillights. The length, width and height of Polestar 4 are 4839/1994/1544 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2999 mm. The body length is close to that of NIO EC6 and ES6, and the wheelbase is ahead of NIO ES6 and Tesla Model Y.

The interior of Polestar 4 is simple and elegant, and can provide up to 4 display systems, including a 10.2-inch driver instrument screen, a 15.4-inch horizontal central control screen, a 14.7-inch (projection size) W-HUD head-up display and a 5.7-inch rear central control screen. Screen. The car is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, the operating system kernel uses native Google Android, and is equipped with Flyme Auto Core application ecological solution.

Polestar 4 is available in single-motor and dual-motor versions. The dual-motor version is equipped with front and rear dual permanent magnet synchronous motors with a maximum power of 400 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 686 Nm. The fastest acceleration time from 0-100 km/h is 3.8 seconds. ; The single-motor version is equipped with a rear permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 200 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 343 N·m. Both versions come with silicon carbide inverters and have a vehicle CLTC range of 612-709 kilometers. In addition, Polestar 4 is also compatible with Tesla’s supercharging network, providing users with a more convenient charging experience.

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Officials have not yet given specific range data, but according to previous reports, this model will be equipped with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive power system with a power of up to 650 kilowatts and a torque of 900 Newton meters. At the same time, the target cruising range may be as high as 373 miles (about 600 kilometers).

The Polestar 5 is currently scheduled to be produced in 2025, which is a delay from the 2024 previously hinted at.

In 2021, SK Group invested in Polestar Motors through a new mobility fund and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) “to strengthen their cooperation in the field of electric vehicles.” In other words, in addition to LG Energy Solution and CATL , more Polestar cars may be equipped with SK On batteries in the future.

Polestar Motors sold nearly 14,000 pure electric vehicles in the third quarter of 2023, and its plan for 2023 is to deliver 60,000-70,000 vehicles.

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