This Polestar moped costs more than a used car
Published on Dec 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Swedish automaker Polestar has just launched an upgraded version of its moped.
It looks a bit quirky but it probably costs more than you think.
In fact, it costs the same as a second-hand family car.
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The moped was designed in partnership with Cake, a company that specializes in high-performance scooters and bikes.
It’s exclusively available in North America and you’re not exactly spoiled for choice when it comes to colorways.
There’s only one: Sky Blue, which is the same color as the Polestar O2 electric roadster concept.
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It’s not a bad color, but a few more options wouldn’t go amiss.
Still, if you live in a crowded city, the Polestar moped actually makes sense.
It has a range of 60 kilometers (37 miles), which is not bad at all for an urban commuter moped.
And with a top speed of 43km/h (27 mph), it’s pretty speedy too.
You won’t be winning any races against Lambos and Ferraris, of course, but if you were hoping to do that, you wouldn’t be buying a moped.
But remember, they’ll be stuck in traffic and you won’t.
Polestar moped price
Polestar’s moped costs $5,300, which is basically enough to buy a second-hand hatchback or a family van.
About Polestar
Polestar was created in 1996 as Volvo’s sub-division for sports models.
However, when Chinese multinational giant Geely acquired Volvo in 2010, management began exploring different ways to turn Polestar into a standalone brand.
And that’s what exactly what they did five years later in 2015.
Even though Volvo and Polestar still co-exist under the Geely umbrella, they are independent.
Volvo mostly focuses on family sedans and SUVs, whereas the Polestar brand is used for electrified high-performance vehicles.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
