Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when you take an executive electric vehicle, raise the suspension, add custom Öhlins racing dampers, fit an old-school hydraulic handbrake, and hand the keys to a Swedish rally driver? You get the mind-blowing Polestar 2 Arctic Circle edition!
In this week's episode, Jay Leno welcomes Joakim Rydholm (Head of Driving Performance at Polestar) to showcase the ultimate cold-weather EV testbed. Packing 544 horsepower and launching from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, this dual-motor, all-wheel-drive prototype was built specifically to conquer -40°C temperatures and frozen lakes in northern Sweden.
Joakim breaks down how Polestar engineered custom OZ Racing wheels, fitted Brembo brakes, tuned the dual-motor torque vectoring over thousands of hours on ice, and built a custom hydraulic handbrake system that automatically disengages the rear electric motor so you can slide sideways on command.
Watch Jay hit the dirt and twisty canyon backroads around Los Angeles to drift this 544HP electric rally car, testing its suspension, instant torque, and real-world handling!
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What happens when you take an executive electric vehicle, raise the suspension, add custom Öhlins racing dampers, fit an old-school hydraulic handbrake, and hand the keys to a Swedish rally driver? You get the mind-blowing Polestar 2 Arctic Circle edition!
In this week's episode, Jay Leno welcomes Joakim Rydholm (Head of Driving Performance at Polestar) to showcase the ultimate cold-weather EV testbed. Packing 544 horsepower and launching from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, this dual-motor, all-wheel-drive prototype was built specifically to conquer -40°C temperatures and frozen lakes in northern Sweden.
Joakim breaks down how Polestar engineered custom OZ Racing wheels, fitted Brembo brakes, tuned the dual-motor torque vectoring over thousands of hours on ice, and built a custom hydraulic handbrake system that automatically disengages the rear electric motor so you can slide sideways on command.
Watch Jay hit the dirt and twisty canyon backroads around Los Angeles to drift this 544HP electric rally car, testing its suspension, instant torque, and real-world handling!
💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Would you drive a 544-horsepower electric rally car in the snow, or do you still prefer traditional gas-powered rally cars? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!
👍 Enjoyed the sideways EV action? Smash that like button, subscribe to Jay Leno's Garage, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!
Shop car care and detailing supplies from Jay Leno’s Garage: lenosgarage.com/shine
» Subscribe: bit.ly/JLGSubscribe
THE BEST OF JAY LENO'S GARAGE
» Exclusive First Looks: bit.ly/JLGExclusives
» Ultra Rare Supercars: bit.ly/JLGSupercars
» Jay's Book Club: bit.ly/JLGBookClub
JAY LENO'S GARAGE ON SOCIAL
Facebook: facebook.com/JayLenosGarage
Twitter: twitter.com/LenosGarage
Instagram: instagram.com/jaylenosgarage
TikTok: tiktok.com/@jaylenosgarageofficial
ABOUT JAY LENO'S GARAGE
A new video every Monday! Visit Jay Leno's Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more.
#JayLenosGarage #Polestar2 #PolestarArcticCircle #ElectricRallyCar #EVDrift #Ohlins #OZRacing #RallyEV #EVPerformance
