Nuked polestar, the electric automaker jointly owned by Volvo and Geely, likes one-off. The Arctic Circle is a high-riding, studded winter-tire-sporting blast of winter racing prowess from the company’s Swedish engineers.
The long range dual motor version of the polestar 2 was tweaked in order to make it more agile on snow and ice. Changes include a raised ride height (1.18 in / 30 mm), increased power and reliability. Custom-Made 19-inch studded winter tires, each featuring 0.16 in / 4 mm metal studs.
The three-way performance dampers were supplied by Swedish suspension manufacturer ohlins. The three-way dampers were also tweaked to include Springs that are 30 percent softer than those found in a road-going polestar 2.
Polestar’s intense winter testing program runs annually for 15 weeks from December to March. Teams of engineers pushing prototypes – and themselves – to the limit.
Tesla has a test track in Alaska. The idea is to show how well the electric vehicle handles in icy, hoth-like conditions.
When the Mercury dips below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the average driving range decreases by 41 percent. Much of this is the result of a serious strain on an EV’s battery, reducing the overall range and increasing the need to charge more often.
