Polestar 2 straddles the line between the new and old auto worlds, CEO says

One of Tesla's strengths, according to some experts, is that it is more focused on technology than vehicle manufacturing.

The head of one of the U.S. electric car maker's newest rivals believes that it's possible to excel at both.

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath's chance to prove this -- and secure his 3-year-old company's future -- is the Polestar 2 full-electric sedan, a Tesla Model 3 rival that the Volvo Cars subsidiary started delivering to customers in Europe this month.