04.19.2018

Journal 3

Polestar's chassis team is tuning the Polestar 1 handling balance in extreme winter conditions. Polestar's chassis engineer and test driver Joakim Rydholm is leading the handling evaluation process.

Polestar 1 winter test

Watch how the Öhlins shock absorbers combined with different rear anti-roll bar settings are tested and evaluated at high speeds. Each setting step is half a millimeter in difference, from a 20 to a 25-millimeter diameter. Top speed in the test drive is 200 km/h (124 mph). The Polestar 1 prototype car used in the test is stripped of all driver support systems so that the test driver can feel the exact base chassis settings. These tests are performed on a closed test track located in Sweden, just inside the Arctic Circle. The temperature is -25°C (-13 °F).

11.20.2023

Driving an EV in cold weather: A how-to guide

Engineered in Sweden and tested in the harshest of winter conditions, snow and ice is a familiar setting for us. In this article, we will give you tips on how to maximize the range and performance of your Polestar during the winter months.

10.23.2023

ELI5: How do brakes brake?

The concept of braking is, in all honesty, pretty straightforward. Simply put, it's the art of making a moving vehicle stop or slow down. In this beginner's guide, we will delve a little deeper, explaining how this is done and learning what separates good brakes from world-class brakes. So, without further ado, let's get into it.

09.26.2023

Scorching deserts and humid cities – pushing Polestar 3 to the limit

Hot-weather testing is one of the toughest moments in any car's development life cycle. For the Polestar 3, we chose the UAE's scorching deserts and humid cities to push the car to its limits.

Journal 3

Polestar 1 winter test

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