Polestar Re: Move prototype at the IAA Mobility 2021!

Polestar is part of a consortium of leading design, mobility and sustainable materials companies working together to rethink so-called last mile delivery and urban freight transport. The project called “Re: Move” is a direct response to changing consumer behavior: the increasing demand for online shopping and offers for home delivery requires more sustainable mobility solutions. The study therefore aims to be a catalyst for change. The first functional prototype has now been presented at the IAA in Munich.

Polestar Re: Move prototype

The project was launched in early 2021 and emerged from the Re: Made series by Wallpaper * magazine, in which Konstantin Grcic, the well-known industrial designer, was involved. Instead of ending the project as a design study, it marks a beginning, inspired by the shared convictions of a group of designers, mobility and material experts from Polestar, CAKE and Hydro. "Good design is inherently sustainable design. Everyone involved in this unique project shares the conviction that purism can be a driver for sustainability“, Says Konstantin Grcic, Re: Move designer. "Over the past year we have worked with engineers and designers on a versatile solution that has never lost sight of its purpose. In the end, the better its design has become. "

Polestar Re: Move can carry up to 180 kg

The multifunctional electric cargo bike is only 750 mm wide - perfect for bike paths - and can carry up to 180 kg. The low-carbon aluminum chassis has an electric tilt mechanism that allows the vehicle to “lean” on corners, improving stability and maneuverability, and reducing the turning circle to less than seven meters. Disc brakes give the electric vehicle additional dynamic self-confidence, while a damped rear swing arm is designed for more driving comfort with less fatigue. The permanent lighting improves forward visibility for the driver, while brake lights, optional turn signals and a horn help ensure that the vehicle is visible to pedestrians and other traffic.

"The passion and know-how that our partners have brought into this project show the power of great designs," says Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar. “The electrification of vehicles is the beginning, not the end. Our engineers have proven that this kind of open collaboration will accelerate innovation and the transition to truly sustainable mobility. "

limited top speed of 25 km / h

With a limited top speed of 25 km / h (equivalent to an e-bike) and a standard 2,2 kWh battery, Re: Move is equally suitable to replace delivery vans, to radically improve city traffic or to transport goods in rural areas with a lack of infrastructure. The frame is made from unique composite covers, a natural substitute for plastics and flax-based composites. "With the commitment to inspire climate neutrality without emissions, Re: Move defines a new vehicle category. We are pleased to be able to contribute to this with our high-performance battery, the hub motor and the smart technology“, Says Stefan Ytterborn, founder and CEO of CAKE.

The partners involved in the project worked together at a time when there was no possibility for physical meetings due to the global pandemic. As has been proven, there was no need for this either: the use of online tools ensured that the program stayed on course thanks to regular meetings and fully virtual collaboration.

Bjørn Kjetil Mauritzen, Head of Sustainability at Hydro, comments: "In order to meet the 1,5 degree target of the Paris Agreement, fewer fossil fuel vehicles are needed on the roads. At the same time, we should also strive to reduce emissions and harmful particles in the air. In addition to being a low-maintenance, electric-powered vehicle, Re: Move is fully recyclable and it uses low-carbon aluminum made with renewable energy.“Re: Move aims to bring new thinking around to stimulate urban infrastructure and mobility. It also proves that virtual working doesn't have to hamper creativity and that collaboration enables a more sustainable future.

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