BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Volkswagen |
Polestar |
| Model |
ID. Buzz LWB |
Polestar 7 (Successor to Polestar 2) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric Minivan / MPV |
Electric Sedan / Fastback |
| Trims |
Pro S, GTX (performance trim) |
TBA |
| Release Date |
2024 (Europe), 2025 (USA) |
Expected 2027 |
| Status |
Upcoming (USA) / On Sale (EU) |
Upcoming (Not yet launched) |
| Made In |
Hanover, Germany |
China & USA (expected production sites) |
| Body Type |
Minivan / MPV |
Sedan / Fastback |
| Vehicle Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles (estimated, USA) |
TBA (likely 4 yrs / 50,000 miles + 8 yrs battery) |
| Colors |
Candy White, Energetic Orange, Lime Yellow, Bay Leaf Green, Starlight Blue, Mono Silver, Deep Black, Two-tone options |
TBA |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Rear-mounted (Pro), Dual-motor AWD (GTX) |
Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD |
| Horsepower |
282 hp (Pro), 335 hp (GTX) |
400 – 500 hp (expected) |
| Torque |
406 lb-ft (GTX) |
600 Nm (est.) |
| Acceleration |
0–60 mph in ~5.5 sec (GTX), ~7.5 sec (Pro) |
4.5 sec (0–100 km/h for AWD) |
| Top Speed |
99 mph (limited) |
200 km/h |
| Range |
260–285 miles (EPA est.) |
350 – 400 miles (WLTP target) |
| Drivetrain |
RWD (Pro), AWD (GTX) |
RWD / AWD |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion |
Lithium-ion (next-gen chemistry, likely NMC) |
| Battery Capacity |
85 kWh usable (91 kWh gross) |
100 kWh (speculated) |
| Power Consumption |
22–24 kWh/100 mi (est.) |
15–17 kWh/100 km (est.) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
Likely 8 yrs / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
11 kW AC |
11–22 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
N/A (VW uses CCS) |
Up to 350 kW (DC) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
Up to 200 kW |
30 min (10–80%) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
180 miles in 30 min (DC fast) |
35–40 miles (AC) / 200+ miles (DC fast) |
| Charging Time |
10%–80% in ~25–30 minutes (DC fast) |
8–9 hrs (AC full) / ~30 min (10–80% DC) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS (USA), CCS/Type 2 (EU) |
CCS2 (Europe) / CCS1 (North America) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 2 Wallbox, Standard Outlet |
Wallbox, portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW |
11–22 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
4,962 mm (195.3 in) |
4.8 – 4.9 m |
| Width |
1,985 mm (78.1 in) |
1.9 m |
| Height |
1,927 mm (75.9 in) |
1.45 – 1.5 m |
| Wheelbase |
3,239 mm (127.5 in) |
2.9 m |
| Ground Clearance |
6.3 in (est.) |
150 mm |
| Cargo Space |
Up to ~2,469 L (~87 cu ft, seats folded) |
450 L + frunk |
| Curb Weight |
5,200 lbs (est.) |
2,000 kg (est.) |
| No. of Doors |
5 |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
6 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy wheels |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
19"–21" |
19"–21" (depending on trim) |
| Front Tire |
235/50 R19 (base) |
245/40 R19 (est.) |
| Rear Tire |
255/45 R19 (base) |
265/40 R19 (est.) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric power steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
Single-speed automatic |
| Turning Radius |
36 ft (est.) |
TBA |
| Gear Box |
Single reduction gear |
1-speed fixed gear |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson strut |
MacPherson strut (likely adaptive in higher trims) |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link independent |
Multi-link independent |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No (but has VW IQ.Drive ADAS) |
Advanced driver assistance (Level 2+) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Google-based navigation |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Dual / Tri-zone automatic |
| Climate Control |
3-zone automatic |
Yes |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes (USB-C) |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes (electrochromic smart glass option) Y |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes (wireless) |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes (wireless) |
Yes |
| Touchscreen |
12.9-inch infotainment display |
14.5" central display (expected) |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes (through infotainment) |
| No. Of Speakers |
10 (Harman Kardon premium system optional) |
14–16 (Harman Kardon / B&W expected) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
Yes |
8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
360° camera system |
360° view |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No (urban focus) |
Yes |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |