{"id":16114,"date":"2022-03-02T07:22:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T12:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=16114"},"modified":"2022-03-03T22:35:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T03:35:31","slug":"polestar-o%e2%82%82-concept-electric-roadster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2022\/03\/02\/polestar-o%e2%82%82-concept-electric-roadster\/","title":{"rendered":"Polestar O\u2082 Concept Breaks Cover As Gorgeous Electric Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volvo\u2019s electric spin-off Polestar is a relatively new brand, so it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise the lovely O\u2082 concept is only the firm\u2019s second showcar ever. It follows in on the Precept\u2019s footsteps by adopting a similar design language, but adapted for a roadster body style. It has impressively short front and rear overhangs as one would expect from a dedicated EV.<\/p>\n

The low-slung convertible with a fairly wide body perfected to maximize aerodynamics hosts a 2+2 cabin. Interestingly, it rides on a bonded aluminum platform borrowed from the Polestar 5<\/a>, a four-door electric gran turismo that won\u2019t go on sale until 2024 as a production-ready Precept<\/a>. The architecture is being developed in-house by a team based in the United Kingdom and aims to deliver high levels of rigidity and tight body control to sharpen up handling.<\/p>\n

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The sleek taillights serve a double purpose as they also work as air blades to diminish turbulence behind the vehicle. Polestar has fitted the O\u2082 concept with built-in ducts for better airflow over the side profile and wheels to improve efficiency and achieve a greater range between charging cycles. Typical of a dedicated EV, it has a long wheelbase in relation to the overall length, thus creating a cabin spacious enough to accommodate rear seats.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the interior, it makes extensive use of a newly developed thermoplastic mono-material. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it refers to a single base material to manufacture multiple components installed throughout the cabin. All of the soft-touch areas inside rely solely on recycled polyester.<\/p>\n

Behind the rear seats is a nifty autonomous cinematic drone that can follow the Polestar O\u2082 concept at speeds of up to 90 km\/h (56 mph). Once filming is done, the driver can park the car and edit the footage by using the massive 15-inch touchscreen of the infotainment system.<\/p>\n

Sadly, there’s no word about putting the concept into production.<\/p>\n

Source: Polestar<\/em><\/p>\n