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The Polestar 5 and 6 may come with NACS from the very start. News 

Polestar to Follow Volvo in Adopting Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Charging Standard

Febin Mathew, , ,

Polestar has announced its decision to follow Volvo’s lead and incorporate Tesla’s charging technology in North America. The brand, which focuses on electric vehicles, plans to introduce “convenient” CCS-to-NACS adapters for current vehicles by mid-2024. Additionally, starting from 2025, all new Polestar cars will come equipped with the standard NACS connector. This adapter will enable future models to charge at CCS stations. The news makes it difficult to expand Polestar’s range. Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4 SUV coupe are expected in 2024, while Polestar 5 grand tourer and Polestar…

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The EV also offers up to a 320-mile range and faster charging. News 

Polestar 2 with Enhanced Power Available for $49,900

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Polestar has released pricing details for the upgraded 2024 Polestar 2, and it appears that customers will receive greater value for their money. The electric sedan now starts at $49,900 for a long-range single motor variant with rear-wheel drive, which is arguably the more appealing model. It features a new 299HP motor, an increase of 68HP from the previous version, and is estimated to have a combined EPA range of 320 miles and faster 205kW charging. The car can reach 60MPH in 5.9 seconds, making it considerably more thrilling than…

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Its Range Assistant app also has new updates. News 

Polestar 2 EV includes YouTube integration & CarPlay features

Jim Hendler, , ,

Polestar has announced its latest update for the Polestar 2 EV, and it includes a YouTube app integrated right into the home screen. Polestar’s co-owner Volvo mentioned plans to make YouTube infotainment available in 2022 – although it was through the Play Store. Even if you don’t want to be watching YouTube videos while you’re on the road (or playing video games, Tesla), Polestar specifically notes that it’s a way to keep yourself informed while the car is charging. Yes, the upgrade is only for entertaining yourself while you’re sitting…

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