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Polestones Gamme Polestones - électrique/hybride
The entire Polestones offering is built on electrification, which places this range at the heart of the brand's identity. Rather than a conventional hybrid or a pure battery-electric vehicle, Polestones has chosen the range extender (EREV) approach: the wheels are driven by electric motors, while a small gasoline engine serves only as a generator to recharge the battery while driving. This approach aims to deliver the appeal of full-electric driving in the city and on battery, while eliminating range anxiety thanks to a very high combined range, a valuable asset for long trips and cold regions. For the Quebec buyer, this type of powertrain can be appealing in winter, but the high weight and power demand suitable tires; mountain-snowflake certified winter tires remain essential, and the exact original tire size must be confirmed.
History
History of the Polestones Gamme Polestones - électrique/hybride
The entire Polestones offering is built on electrification, which places this range at the heart of the brand's identity. Rather than a conventional hybrid or a pure battery-electric vehicle, Polestones has chosen the range extender (EREV) approach: the wheels are driven by electric motors, while a small gasoline engine serves only as a generator to recharge the battery while driving. This approach aims to deliver the appeal of full-electric driving in the city and on battery, while eliminating range anxiety thanks to a very high combined range, a valuable asset for long trips and cold regions. For the Quebec buyer, this type of powertrain can be appealing in winter, but the high weight and power demand suitable tires; mountain-snowflake certified winter tires remain essential, and the exact original tire size must be confirmed.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
EREV powertrain: an electric motor (or pair of motors) driving the wheels, a 1.5 L turbo gasoline engine as a generator, CATL batteries from 44.5 to 58.4 kWh, an electric range of about 215 to 235 km and a combined range exceeding 1,300 km.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les VUS Polestones sont de grand format (longueur d'environ 5 m et plus, gabarit imposant), ce qui suppose des roues de fort diamètre, typiques des gros VUS récents (souvent autour de 20 à 22 pouces selon les versions). Pour ce type de véhicule lourd et puissant, il faut viser des pneus à indice de charge et de vitesse adéquats, et respecter l'entraxe et le déport propres au modèle. Au Québec, des pneus d'hiver homologués (pictogramme montagne-flocon) sont obligatoires et fortement recommandés vu le poids et la motricité demandée. Faute de chiffres officiels précis pour le marché local, il est essentiel de confirmer la dimension exacte montée d'origine avant tout achat.
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