[julianm]

Polestar’s Press Release back in June

Polestar Chengdu will build the BST edition 270, accustomed as they are to producing low-volume cars such as Polestar 1.

We later got further clarification in other articles that Luqiao would produce a “normal” P*2 that would then get finalized in Chengdu. A number of other articles can be found in which it’s mentioned the Polestar 1 factory would put on the finishing touches. I’m wondering if covid factory shutdowns / supply chain difficulties led to Polestar doing the finishing touches in Sweden instead.

Edit: eg from Motortrend

The cars start life at the Luqiao, China, plant that makes the compact Polestar 2 and are sent to the Polestar Production Center in Chengdu, China, a day or two transport time away, to be modified. The center is where the automaker made the Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid until that model was discontinued at the end of 2021, and it has since sat idle. The facility will be used for special editions and one-off projects in the future.

 

[Wolf]

 

[Polarbear]

Hello sexy brakes! 😃👍🥳

 

[natman316]

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These are the same brakes as regular PP cars correct?

Is there a list out there of the 166 changes between this and the standard PP car?

 

[Wolf]

They look bespoke to

These are the same brakes as regular PP cars correct?

Is there a list out there of the 166 changes between this and the standard PP car?

Don’t think so, at least for the front. The rotors look larger. Some articles state the brakes are also bespoke on these. Someone else that has a PP can confirm though.

I haven’t found a reference to a list.

 

[Aenimea]

They never communicated about different brakes I believe. At some point I had the impression they said BST had lighter ones, but never found that again anywhere

 

[Wolf]

 

[Wolf]

 

[Wolf]

Maybe the same picture is used because they’re the same? 🤷‍♂️

 

[Aenimea]

I believe so. Many times communication linguo is used in a way that conveys the feeling that something is new while it was already there, or sometimes a Volvo feature.

 

[Wolf]

New Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 review | Auto Express

The limited edition Polestar 2 BST 270’s tweaks include adjustable suspension, but what's it like on road and track?

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[Wolf]

Limited Series Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 Debuts Targeting Keen Drivers

It doesn’t get any more power, but it gets several performance enhancing upgrades, as well as tasteful sporty touches.

insideevs.com

This one says the brakes are the same though.

Found two more that say they are the same and one that says they are 20% lighter. So I stopped looking lol

 

[inabag]

My car is supposed to be ready by this coming Friday (20th). I have a conflict that day and into the weekend, so I probably won't take delivery until early next week. I am pumped. Anyone else expecting delivery in the next week?

 

[Collabr8tr]

I'm curious if anyone in Canada who ordered a BST has received it yet, and if so, did you get any of the federal or provincial EV rebates at time of purchase? I am asking because the information is a little confusing when a model MSRP starts < $65k but has "options" added that increase the price > $65k. I have asked Polestar but haven't received any real answers.

 

[V60P*]

I'm curious if anyone in Canada who ordered a BST has received it yet, and if so, did you get any of the federal or provincial EV rebates at time of purchase? I am asking because the information is a little confusing when a model MSRP starts < $65k but has "options" added that increase the price > $65k. I have asked Polestar but haven't received any real answers.

Ontario rebate does not apply - per TO space.

 

[mho]

I want more photos from folks who’ve taken delivery!

Old and new.
Although old will stay in family at least for now.
I just so much like to drive BST...

 

[14Ringer]

Motor Trend has the P2 BST Edition 270 as one of the contenders for their 2023 Performance Vehicle of the Year Award.

2023 Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 PVOTY Review: BINO

It's hot stuff among fellow Polestars and Volvos, at least.

www.motortrend.com

 

[nbvolks]

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Both front and rear calipers appear the same as what's on my '21 Launch Edition.

What sticks out to me is that the springs that you can see in the rear are gold. The lowering springs available through Polestar are silver. So maybe the BST springs are slightly different than the other lowering springs. Or they just had them finished in gold for the BST cars.

 

[LBJeff]

Motor Trend has the P2 BST Edition 270 as one of the contenders for their 2023 Performance Vehicle of the Year Award.

2023 Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 PVOTY Review: BINO

It's hot stuff among fellow Polestars and Volvos, at least.

www.motortrend.com

Doesn't seem like it stands a chance of winning the golden calipers, haha.

 

[Wolf]

Both front and rear calipers appear the same as what's on my '21 Launch Edition.

What sticks out to me is that the springs that you can see in the rear are gold. The lowering springs available through Polestar are silver. So maybe the BST springs are slightly different than the other lowering springs. Or they just had them finished in gold for the BST cars.

They’re most likely the same then. The springs are different and 20% stiffer.