2021 Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid review. I'm taking a close look at the exterior design, engine bay and electronics, the interior, infotainment and sound system of this Volvo based super car. I also talk about the driving experience during a week of using this unicorn as my daily.

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The Polestar 1 makes 619 hp and 1000 Nm of torque from a supercharged + turbocharged 2 liter 4-in-line petrol engine combined with 3 electro motors.

CHAPTERS
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00:00 welcome
00:22 launch - electric
00:27 launch - full power mode
00:36 introduction
01:14 is it a Volvo?
02:07 exterior
04:02 engines
05:05 power
05:50 battery / charging
06:30 interior
07:36 driving
08:38 conclusion


SPECS
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COLOR: Osmium Metallic Grey
BODY: carbon fiber reinforced polymer body on a steel chassis
BRAKES: Akebono 6-piston calipers (front) / 4-piston calipers (rear)
SUSPENSION: Öhlins dampers (adjustable) + double wishbone (front) / integral link (rear)

ENGINES: 2-liter in-line 4-cylinder, supercharged and turbocharged petrol + 2 electro motors + crank ISG
ELECTRIC MOTORS: 2 x rear axle, 2 x 85 kW at 3,300-8,500 rpm (232 hp), torque 480 Nm
CRANK ISG: power 52 kW (71hp) at 3,500 rpm, Torque 161 Nm (119 lb.-ft.) at 500-2,500 rpm

TRANSMISSION: Type FWD with rear electric motor, 8-speed automatic gearbox
DRIVE MODES: Pure electric drive / hybrid / AWD / power
BATTERY: 34kWh arranged in 2 packs

CHARGING
AC: Up to 11kW (1 or 3 phase)
DC: Up to 50kW (USA or Europe only)

POWER: 447 kW / 619 HP (North America) 1000 Nm (738 lb.-ft.) torque
RANGE: 124 km (78 miles) electric range
ACCELERATION: 0 - 100 km/h - 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds
MAX SPEED (electric only): 160 km/h
MAX SPEED (combined): 250 km/h - 155 mph (limited)
PRICE: $ 160.000

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