Porsche competitor in the making: Polestar builds electric super athletes

The Polestar 6 becomes reality. So far, the electric car manufacturer had only presented a concept called O₂, which is now to go into series production. An electric sports car of the extra class is to be expected, which could poach at Porsche’s customers. Polestar is already making a big promise.

Polestar 6 could put Porsche in the shade

Polestar wants to turn the concept car Polestar O₂ into a production vehicle. The electric car brand has officially announced this. A powerful electric car for high demands awaits us. The sports car could prove to be the same in several respects tough competitor for Porsche turn out.

On the one hand, the planned output is impressive: the two electric motors should have a combined power of 650 kW. Polestar expects 3.2 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h, The roadster is locked at a top speed of 250 km/h. This puts you in the front row of electric series vehicles alongside Tesla and Porsche. On top of that, he owns Polestar 6 a 800 volt electrical system for particularly fast charging (source: polestar).

With the Polestar 6, you are also taking a step that Porsche has not consistently taken so far. The e-car will be a roadster, so you can do without the roof if you need to. With the expected high price and the electric drive on the one hand he is close to the Porsche Taycan, which until now has only been available with a roof. In terms of type, the electric car from the far north is more like the 911, which Porsche also wants to electrify.

For the market launch, 500 limited versions are to be produced, which should be reminiscent of the ice-blue look of the O₂ concept. However, there is still a long way to go until then: Polestar does not want to launch the number 6 model until 2026. However, those who are particularly eager to pre-order can register now.

The Polestar 2 is already aimed at the competition:

Order four years in advance – Polestar takes the risk with electric cars

With this, Polestar is making a long-term commitment. A lot can happen in four years, in the worst case, for example, the advertised 800-volt technology would be old hat by then. For the targeted price, however, customers can expect to get the best of the best from the electric car manufacturer. After all, they have to Expect to pay a whopping $200,000 (Source: Automotive News). As a buyer, you would get away a little cheaper with a Porsche Taycan.