Polestar has officially announced that it will be putting the Precept concept into production, a move it considers to be a commitment to its future vision and design direction. Production of the Precept will take place at a new carbon-neutral facility in China, which it claims will be among the most intelligent and connected automotive production plants globally.
This is an extension of the company’s climate-positive narrative. Polestar has been producing the 1 plug-in hybrid in Chengdu since 2019, and the facility, which runs on 100% renewable energy, was the first LEED Gold-rated auto plants in China.
At the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020, company CEO Thomas Ingenlath said: “China is a home market for Polestar and we recognise the increasingly important drive for greater sustainability here. With this new factory, we will again raise the bar, aiming to produce the most advanced and premium electric car in China with the lowest carbon footprint.”
The decision to put the Precept into production was driven by the positive public and media feedback. “Consumers want to see change from this industry – not just dreams. Now, Precept becomes an even stronger statement. We are committed to reduce the environmental impact of our cars and our business. The aim has to be climate neutrality, even though I recognise that is a long-term goal,” Ingenlath said.
A lot about the Precept is about reusability and sustainability. Parts of the doors, floor, dashboard and backs of the seats use ampliTex composites, strengthened with proprietary powerRibs technology that is inspired by leaf veins. Polestar says this helps reduce 50% of weight and an 80% reduction in plastic waste compared to traditional materials.
The seats themselves have covers 3D-knitted from thread made out of 100% recycled PET bottles, as well as seat bolsters and head rests that use vinyl made from waste and recycled cork from the wine industry. The Econyl carpets, on the other hand, are woven from reused Nylon 6 from reclaimed fishing nets.
Despite that, the Precept is as modern as it gets. The centre dash features a massive 15-inch portrait touchscreen with customisable split-screen view running two concurrent apps, and features proximity sensors as well. There is Google Assistant (the head unit is powered by Android) with advanced speech recognition in various languages, video streaming services (available while parked or charging), and Polestar Digital Key.
Design-wise, it maintains several hallmark design cues from its parent company, such as the Thor’s Hammer T-shaped LED headlights, integrated front wing for aerodynamics, rear air ducts, inverted U-shaped tail lights with vertical fins, roof-mounted LIDAR pod, as well as huge 22-inch machined wheels with aero inserts.
So far, Polestar has yet to reveal technical details of this sleek electric vehicle, but expect them to be released soon. For now, what do you think of the Precept? Let us know, below.
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This is a joke. There are so many auto news like from Tesla, Japanese and German brands. If really want to talk about China, there are Nio and BYD. What we have here are Lynx, polestar, Geely then comeback to X50 long explanation to justify their limitation before going back to Geely news in China.
TBH, i want to hear more about BYD…. they’re more interesting
Newme, why are you such a fanboy my dude. I have never purchased a Proton in my life, but people like you are the ones who make me feel bad for not buying one and try them out. Seriously, I would suggest getting a real job and acting your age, as a start.
But unlike you, not many dumb people would want to spend so much money buying china ripoff.
Not many people stupidly stubborn like you in hating a brand just because it challenges your delusion that “Japanese is better”. The much more expensive Polestar 1 already sold out, so I guess only you are the dumb one for failing to see past stereotypes.
Oh Japanese brands are definitely better. China brands only good for Somalia, Kenya, and Ivory Coast.
Japanese cars also sold in Somalia, Kenya, and Ivory Coast. Are you implying Japanese brands are as bad as Chinese brands? LMAO!
LOL! That is such a retarded statement laced with jealousy and envy on the fact that Proton and Geely were ahead in giving us technology & features which up to now available only in developed nations (or comes in the form of luxury cars), at today’s affordable price levels, a price segment that your idolised Japanese brands have steadfastly refused for so long despite having these technology & features available in other markets. The world has moved on past your stereotyped “inferior china” mentality by awarding global accolades to Volvo XC40 using the same Geely co-developed engine, so why are you still stuck in the past?
Look at car sales in China. The top positions are VW and Toyota. If China brands are so great, why would one spent so much on foreign brands? Only Proton mengagung-agungkan jenama ala lowyat.
Such immaturity there. You talked about China brands, if you combined all of their sales it would tower over all other Japanese brands combined. VW is uniquely positioned in such a way that most of their cars are developed and marketed solely inside China. There is more China-ness inside a VW Santana than you can feel of any German influence. You’re comparing durians to oranges in a vain attempt to justify your skewed logic that it’s practically laughable if not downright insulting your intelligence.
Just wow from us. We like it.
Polestar Precept, Geely Preface, Proton Perfect
Hot damn!
If this is introduced here, with a captivating price, I can see it start to gain a foothold here in MY.