Polestar is beginning to ramp up its choice of sustainably sourced, luxurious electrical autos. It started with the smooth Polestar 1 coupe. Subsequent got here the oddly formed Polestar 2 Launch Version. Now the corporate is able to open up the customization for the two with a base dual-motor model and single-motor model you’ll be able to possibility nevertheless you want.

The Launch Version got here largely preloaded. The one field to verify was the $5,000 Efficiency Bundle, which added adjustable Ohlins dampers, enhanced Brembo brakes with low-drag calipers, cast 20-inch alloy wheels with sport tires, and signature ‘Swedish gold’ aesthetic particulars.

The brand new single-motor Polestar 2 will ship an EPA vary of roughly 260 miles with a 78-kWh battery pack. A number of extra miles can be added with the Plus Pack possibility, which we’ll get to in a minute. Output is rated at 231 hp, up from the 204-hp motors on the dual-motor variants. That single motor is hooked up to the entrance wheels.