Drive system

Drive systems

Polestar combines an internal combustion engine that drives the front wheels with two electric motors that drive the rear wheels.

Starting and stopping the internal combustion engine

An advanced control system determines the extent to which the car is driven using the internal combustion engine, the electric motors or both drive systems in parallel. During electric operation, the car may sometimes need to start the internal combustion engine automatically due to external circumstances, e.g. in low outside temperatures, which is completely normal. In addition, the internal combustion engine always starts when the hybrid battery reaches its lowest state of charge.

Drive modes

Selection of drive mode affects the car's driving characteristics in order to enhance the driving experience and facilitate driving in special situations.