Performance electric vehicle brand Polestar started selling its Polestar 2 fastback (as the company calls it) in 2020, but it’s already giving it an overhaul that goes way beyond the typical cosmetic upgrades a new car gets after a few years. Starting with the drivetrain, the 2024 model year Polestar 2 is no longer front-wheel driven. Instead, it’s now rear-wheel driven, with a new, permanent magnet motor, and a silicon carbide inverter. Compared to the old one, the new motor has a much-increased power output (299hp, up from 231hp) and higher torque (361lb-ft, up from 243lb-ft). It now goes from 0-60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds, which is 1.1 seconds faster then before.
The overall design of the Polestar 2 has remained the same.
Credit: Polestar
If you opt for the AWD variant, you’ll get 421hp and a 0-60 miles per hour sprint time in 4.3 seconds; this can be further improved…