Here's Why The Polestar 2 Could Give Tesla Some Competition

When Lucid Motors teased their “Lucid Space Concept,” we couldn’t be sure how much if any of the advanced design would make its way to their road cars, and today, with the release of the Air Dream Edition , we can confirm that it’s a major part of the puzzle. The Space concept advances the EV space in multiple facets that allow for more interior space overall. In the case of the Air Dream Edition, it contributes to its claim to have best-in-class interior space snatching that title from the likes of Tesla . The space savings aren’t just for the passenger cabin tho
Thanks to all the space Lucid saves with this innovative design, they have the chance to shape the vehicle in non-conventional ways. So while there’s more space inside for people and things, the vehicle itself can maintain a smaller overall footprint. To demonstrate what that means for us automotive enthusiasts is that the Air – which is 195.5 inches long – should handle as well, if not better, than a similarly sized car such as the BMW M5 (194.6 inches) while being able to carry passengers in the comfort and luxury that could only be experienced in something like the 7 Series. That’s well demonstrated in its Laguna Seca lap record . While we can be sure that very few Lucid owners will be tracking their cars, it’s encouraging to see this new company keeping an eye planted on real driving performance as a part of their benchmark
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UK based Zero EV specializes in EV conversions, setting out to prove just how great electric cars truly can be. Their goal with this Miata project was mainly to test out its EV setups on small, lightweight roadsters such as the Miatas and MGBs. They wanted to have all the fun and benefits of an EV without loosing any of the joyful characteristics of driving the original car. After all, it is a worthy reminder that the first Tesla, was a converted Lotus Eli
To get to the wipers in a Model 3 to change them out, owners will need to go into the car settings. In the car settings, there will be an option for a wiper service mode. When this mode is activated, the windshield wipers will come up halfway so owners can replace their own wiper blades saving a trip to a maintenance cen
Electric cars have set a new standard for interiors in recent years. With slick panels and space-age graphics, its the vision of the future we all expected would eventually arrive in automobiles. And yet, for all that Tesla has set the bar in this area, Polestar has hit back with a worthy challenger of their own. The 2 has a central pad similar to the Tesla Model 3, but in the Polestar, its higher for easier viewing. Fitted with an easy to navigate Google OS, it has very little lag and makes for a seamless electronic experience that fits in well with its surroundi
Aside from changing the shifter out for a dial shifter and gauges for ones more EV specific, the interior remains relatively unchanged. Also unlike what you would expect with an EV swap, the trunk space of this Miata remains untouched, all 4.4 cubic feet of it. It even still has room for the factory spare t
Elsewhere, the rest of the cabin is similarly bespoke, with only a handful of items lifted from Volvo cars – Polestar’s parent company. In Addition, the raised nature of the car gives the driver a greater elevated view of the road ahead, with simple, clean dashboard displays – showing you range and speed. Its a rival interior that very much holds its own up against Tesla’s uniquely snug cabin experie
The NB Miata they used for the project started its life out weighing in at roughly 980kg (2,160lbs) and had a 115hp 1.6L DOHC inline-4. Doing away with that, the car now has a 120hp Hyper9 electric motor out of a Tesla and weighs in at 1,017kg (2,242lbs). Unlike this crazy 2jz swapped Miata , the EV Miata definitely doesn’t get much of a boost in power, but also doesn’t gain much in weight, meaning it still has all that old Miata ch
Perhaps one of the most American hobbies, the road-trip, has seen a vast boom this year as concerns over personal health and safety have risen. Offering excellent over the road options, the Air offers some 739 liters of luggage space in large part thanks to its compact drivetrain and battery package. Add to that the exceptional 517-mile range and it’s becoming more and more clear that Lucid is serious about taking on big names such as Tesla, Porsche, and Riv
In order to retain the Miata’s 50/50 weight distribution, Zero EV fit the Hper9 motor along with a prototype 1.8:1 reduction gearbox in the car’s original transmission tunnel. The EV inverter, controllers, and 26kWh battery pack are all neatly tucked away up front in the engine