[JNoble]

Considering a Polestar 2 as an option via a new salary sacrifice scheme we now have at work.
It’s run by Tusker Cars, and they’re now showing the performance pack with the power upgrade, but also a “BST Edition”, which appears to have 21” wheels, and is only available in Snow or Thunder. There must be some other differences though, as the P11d value is 10k more than even the dual motor with all the packs added.
Searching only yields other lease companies listings. Does anyone know what the actual differences are?
J

 

[Icesingh]

Considering a Polestar 2 as an option via a new salary sacrifice scheme we now have at work.
It’s run by Tusker Cars, and they’re now showing the performance pack with the power upgrade, but also a “BST Edition”, which appears to have 21” wheels, and is only available in Snow or Thunder. There must be some other differences though, as the P11d value is 10k more than even the dual motor with all the packs added.
Searching only yields other lease companies listings. Does anyone know what the actual differences are?
J

Check this not sure if it gives any further details than you have.

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www.whatcar.com

 

[ReneM]

Maybe a production version of the experimental P2 Beast?

Beast Mode [On] Off: Polestar Brings 476-HP EV to Goodwood

The experimental Polestar 2—dubbed the "Beast"— made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

www.motortrend.com

 

[JNoble]

Maybe a production version of the experimental P2 Beast?

Beast Mode [On] Off: Polestar Brings 476-HP EV to Goodwood

The experimental Polestar 2—dubbed the "Beast"— made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

www.motortrend.com

I think you might be on to something there. This article also alludes to the experimental hill climb vehicle being inspired by a pre-production prototype nicknamed “beast” rather than the other way around:

Polestar 2 experiment for Goodwood is a high-performance hill climber

Polestar built an experimental 2 with 476 hp and a surprisingly long list of chassis modifications to showcase its vision of an electric sport sedan.

www.autoblog.com

Could be interesting…

J

 

[JNoble]

Noticed some additional details in the Tusker listing:

• 21in Alloy Wheels - Gloss Black Diamond Cut BST Edition
• Front Strut Bar
• Unique Ohlins BST Edition Dampers

Also:
Height: 1448 mm (normally quoted as 1473mm!)
Range: 283 miles (down from 300?)

 

[JNoble]

More…

Mystiska bilder från Polestar – ny version på gång?

Chefen för Polestar har lagt ut kryptiska bilder.

www.vibilagare.se

 

[Icesingh]

I’m wondering why you can see the BST version with the company you need to go through but it’s not showing on the Polestar website.

 

[JNoble]

It’s a question, for sure. They also showed the power increase for the performance pack a couple of days before it was on the polestar website.

 

[julianm]

fwiw if we go back to the very first tease of the “Beast” experimental car:

He did tag it with "PS2BST" on Instagram and I suspect he wasn't referring to the switch to British Summer Time BeaST? Have to say that with the cladding painted in body-colour, it does look slab-sided and SUVish.

 

[nbvolks]

I think it will be a production version of Thomas Ingenlath's "Beast".

-It has 21" black wheels.

-It's lowered (presumably with a pre-production form of the soon to be released lowering springs)

-It has painted to match lower cladding. That part aligns with a comment made by a Polestar USA rep at a Polestar event today. I asked if an upcoming special edition he mentioned would come in a new color(s). He said it "would have something a little different". Body matched cladding would fit that, and wouldn't be a huge lift for Polestar to implement.

 

[Icesingh]

I think it will be a production version of Thomas Ingenlath's "Beast".

-It has 21" black wheels.

-It's lowered (presumably with a pre-production form of the soon to be released lowering springs)

-It has painted to match lower cladding. That part aligns with a comment made by a Polestar USA rep at a Polestar event today. I asked if an upcoming special edition he mentioned would come in a new color(s). He said it "would have something a little different". Body matched cladding would fit that, and wouldn't be a huge lift for Polestar to implement. View attachment 13342
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Tom missed a trick, he should have told his engineers to build him a quad motor p2 😬 Then he could have called it a beast at the moment it’s just a baby beast lol.

 

[reilevucttoille]

I actually also found some info on another Belgian Leasing company called ciacfleet. I added more info on a reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Polestar/comments/u0k5y4
I am currently holding back on ordering one because I hope they will anounce this soon. I actually think it would make sense that they announce it at goodwood FOS this year…

 

[nbvolks]

I suspect this is also why the Performance Pack has been pulled from the US ordering system. They probably want to make some headlines by releasing this special edition along with the traditional Performance Pack that will now come with the added power numbers.

 

[arne]

Found this video;

Unfortunately no subtitles available so I don’t understand what the guy is telling, perhaps someone can translate from Finnish (?).

 

[StormriderXO]

Found this video;

Unfortunately no subtitles available so I don’t understand what the guy is telling, perhaps someone can translate from Finnish (?).

Just updated version from Goodwood. Was in the Polestar Helsinki for one week.

 

[ocram]

Just updated version from Goodwood. Was in the Polestar Helsinki for one week.

Saw this three weeks ago when testdriving before order my own PS2. I saw an open door at helsinki Space and took a quick look and a photo before our nice hostess shot the door and told us not to publish anything before its official.

 

[Icesingh]

Saw this three weeks ago when testdriving before order my own PS2. I saw an open door at helsinki Space and took a quick look and a photo before our nice hostess shot the door and told us not to publish anything before its official.

Would have blackmailed Her for a test drive or said I’m going to post the second I’m out the door lol.

 

[ReneM]

The specs are already leaked (including pictures).

• snow and thunder
• 21 wheels all black (P1)
• 6 piston brakes (P1)
• black trim painted in body colour
• special ohlin dampers
• 476 HP

So if you look at the vide above you get a good impression. I will upload the pictures on request after official announcement.

 

[reilevucttoille]

It's becoming clearer and clearer. Found this on a official website of Polestar. It looks like it will officially be called "Polestar 2 BST edition 250". And it's showing up on leasplan Portugal: Business lease - Polestar 2 - Long Range Performance AWD BST Edition 250

 

[Raddi]

Already listed in the manual for MY23

Approved tire pressure (polestar.com)