My previous car (BMW 128ti) had diamond cut alloys. I kerbed 3 out of 4 of them badly. Luckily, my lease company didn’t charge me when I handed it back in June. An oversight on their part, as the damage was outside the BVLA fair wear and tear guidance. My new Model 3 is now sporting AliExpress wheel covers that even cover the alloy wheel rims that were exposed by the Tesla original covers. I am storing the pristine Tesla covers in my garage and will refit them when I hand the Tesla back in just over 3.5 years at the end of its lease. I really don’t give a damn about shiny alloys, and feel so much more relaxed not worrying about kerbing the stupid things.
@@dadys31 I considered those but heard stories of them flying off while driving. So, I just went with replacement covers that protect the rims. I’m happy with how they look, and they don’t appear to have reduced efficiency compared to the original covers. Cost me about £65 for four covers I think. Only draw back was one month delivery time, during which I was paranoid about scuffing my wheels 😂
Yup, I too had a good look at the Polestar 2 but the Tesla Supercharger network pulled me toward the Model 3. I also wasn’t likely to have a pano roof so I found the interior quite dark.
When I was choosing between the Model 3 and the Polestar 2 (the original version) the thing that struck me the most was the lack of interior space in the Polestar and the tiny back doors. I didn't love the way it drove but I did like the hatchback. I wouldn't be complaining about the wheels too much - it's hard to find a Tesla without damaged rims. All comes down to low profile tyres rather than the type of wheel. In the end I went for the Model 3 and the major sticking point was how hard it would be to get kids in and out of car seats in the back and we had two young grandchildren. But the other thing was cost - the Model 3 RWD came with everything included except for paint (and premium white interior which I didn't opt for), while the Polestar started slightly cheaper but had 3 "option packs" (2 of which would have been required) that added a lot of cost to the vehicle.
Nice review. On non-Tesla chargers the approach I use is to use the Electroverse app, this means that in the vast majority of cases all you need to do is plug the cable in and initiate the charging session from the Electroverse app. Minimises the faff of different charger interfaces, apps, credit cards not working, RFID cards not working etc. Although I have a Tesla M3 60kWh SR+ I find it very useful to have alternatives for situations where there isn't a conveniently located Tesla charger, or where the Tesla charger is busy..
Thanks for this. I was also considering one or the other when looking for my first EV. Never got round to test driving the Polestar as once I'd driven a M3 there was no need to, never regretted my decision, six months later I still look forward to every single drive
My shortlist was the Ioniq5 Ultimate, Polestar 2 & Tesla MY, the Ioniq5 came a close 2nd for us but in the end I found the seats way too uncomfortable for me during our 4hr test drive, I was also disappointed in the lack of frunk and under boot storage, we went with the Tesla as ticked all our boxes & just done our first big trip in it, 300+ miles to Cumbria and found it really comfortable, had the seats been better in the Ioniq5 it would have been a harder decision.
We had one on a 48hr test drive, found out within 5 mins it wasn't for us, very cramped cabin, I'm 6ft 2 and couldn't sit in the rear seats as not enough headroom, passenger seat not much better, what's with the massive transmission tunnel, what's in it, batteries? As its not storage, 1 cupholder and another under the arm rest, we used it to drive to our local Tesla sales centre (50 miles away) to order our Model Y, my wife said the polestar was the most uncomfortable of the 7 EV's we test drove.
I’m booked in for a test drive of the Polestar next weekend. But I’m itching towards a Model 3 so the Polestar has to be very impressive to change my mind.
Will be interested in seeing your views of the polestar2, we had one on a 48hr test drive, found out within 5 mins it wasn't for us, very cramped cabin, I'm 6ft 2 and couldn't sit in the rear seats as not enough headroom, passenger seat not much better, what's with the massive transmission tunnel, what's in it, batteries? As its not storage, 1 cupholder and another under the arm rest, we used it to drive to our local Tesla sales centre (50 miles away) to order our Model Y, my wife said the polestar was the most uncomfortable of the 7 EV's we test drove.
@@psm2day looking forward to it now! I sat in the car in the showroom. I did feel even then it was a bit tight compared to a Model 3 and the Mustang Mach E which I have test drove. But we will see. The Mustang stood out so so nice but practicality I think the Model 3 is the way I will go unless the Polestar is up there.
I think some of the design issues internally are due to the restraints of the ice platform it’s built on (xc40). I love the Polestar 2 design externally, kind of has an American muscle car look to it, but would like to see a proper refreshed version built on a dedicated EV platform with the same exterior dimensions and similar exterior looks. Hopefully now they have the 3 and 4 on the way they will revisit it and give it the proper EV treatment it deserves.
Ian, hope you enjoyed your short visit to Dorset, I recognise the failed Lidel charger at Tricketts Cross. You were only a couple of miles from Bournemouth Tesla, but as yet no superchargers there. There are V4 superchargers at Tesla Winchester, which is only a mile off the M3, and long charging leads! £37.00 for a EV hire seems very reasonable imo, even if this EV wasn’t brilliant.
try a Volvo XC40 Recharge EV, same chassis. you might find the space use more to your liking. Polestar intentionally went for a "cockpit" design with the P2 which is not to everyone's liking. but i favor it because it's similar to the driving space of my wife's Infiniti coupe. Curious what you'll think of the P3 & P4.
The comparison which would be most interesting to see would be the Ionic 5 (as a direct competitor to your MY), or the Ionic 6. Both should prove to be an improvement over the Polestar, although to be fair Polestars decision to run with an Android operating system was a smart move.
When we first saw pictures of this car it was presented as "the new Volvo S40" and it wasn't supposed to be an EV, that's why it has the transmission tunnel.
Can you compare other cars. I.e go for test drives. I’m not saying turn into a car review channel and I know it’s just get a Tesla, but in reality when buying a car people look at more than 1 option, as you probably did yourself. A good start to compare to a model Y would be Skoda Enyaq iv and MG4, both of which are highly rated suv`s, along with the model Y. You would probably be interested in the comparison yourself.
Why on earth did Volvo go to all the effort of creating the Polestar brand only to import so many platform sharing elements? I cant decide if the transmission tunnel or the bonnet was the bigger crime.
I get the use of an existing platform - it’s a compromise but understandable. What I don’t get is why Geely create an EV brand called Polestar - with all the same Volvo design language like Thors Hammer headlights - and then compete against Volvo?
You can get a year old Polestar 2 for £28, which isn't too bad. As for charging, the Tesla network is great if you can find a charger. The south is littered with chargers, but go away from the Home Counties and you'll struggle. The LIDL charger is a perfect case of why people haven't adopted EVs. It's just too much hassle. Hopefully the government will hold their promise and support many, many more chargers across the whole of the UK.
Yes, I have a Leaf now (don’t ask, Tesla is coming in a few years, sooner if I can do it), but I also have that horrible transmission hub in the back. No idea why, I don’t think it shares a chassis with an ICE car
Interesting to see that you were only down the road from from us. There is a InstaVolt charger nearby to both Lidls. We are patiently waiting for Tesla Superchargers to be installed at our local Tesla showroom.
I rented one from hertz last year for a week. Drove from Heathrow to Sandwich and back. Not a patch even on my slow RWD MY. It was sluggish, spun the front wheels on roundabouts, was cramped inside, had awful reversing cameras and was quite thirsty. One thing which was good - the ACC. The rest is meh.
@chrishart8548 yeah, no wheel spin on my car:) I had 1st ed ID.3 before MY and no wheel spin there either. Had loads of space as well. Polestar 2 is based some chinese ICE platform, so it's crap to begin with.
@@l1devil I could have had a MY but I was worried about the width I think it's "4 wider than the Enyaq. The price difference wasn't that huge £40 a month more. I like the 235/55/19 tyres on the Enyaq. Really protect the wheel. Also I feel the MY looks to fancy. Most people don't even know the Enyaq is electric.
I rejected the polestar when I watched the original reveal, it is an update of an ICE car hence the transmission tunnel that they filled up with batteries and this also ensured the cramped interior!
I considered one of these when I was looking to replace my 2019 Model 3 which by then I'd owned for close to 5 years. I fancied a change, not because there was anything majorly wrong with the Tesla, but just wanted to keep an open mind. I found the Polestar interesting inside with its more conventional interior layout, but once sat inside felt claustrophobic compared to what I was used to. It's also lacking in storage space despite the promising looking centre console. Possibly due to me being a bit of a short arse, I also found the driver's door 'window ledge' too high and I kept banging my elbow against the door card, and the view over the binnacle seemed limited to me. Conversely, my over-6foot 6 partner said he found the passenger seat and footwell lacking in room to move around. We both wanted to like it (me for a change from my Model 3 Tesla, and him as frankly a Tesla-hater). I moved on and liked the idea of a used Skoda Enyaq - lovely interior, but lacking luxuries like electric seats. I was willing to overlook that, but once we turned it on and fiddled with the infotainment and navigation we just laughed; VW's software was (still is?) slow, confusing and lacking compared to the Tesla. Much to my partner's disappointment, I've now got a 2024 refreshed Model 3 LR. In terms of ride comfort and noise levels it's a huge step up from my 2019 Model 3. It does, however, rattle and creak just like any Tesla - you soon learn to become an expert at unclipping trim and finding noises. Far from ideal for a car costing 50 grand, but despite that I absolutely love it. I know Tesla-haters will think I'm mad, but to my mind at least, the sum of the parts was still greater than anything else at the time (May 2024).
I must be one of the few people on the planet that prefers manual seats. Electric I only find nice is if they also have memory settings. If the don't I find them just to slow. Sadly my current car has non-memory electric seats. The sunny the life out of me after my lad has borrowed it.😞
Loved the polestar when I had it for a couple of weeks, but only as a driver's car. It wasn't practical as a family car, I found it a bit too cramped. I actually prefer the software to Tesla too.
You came to bournemouth and didn't say hi?? That halfords/McDonalds is right next to my house, could have given you a free charge on octopus agile haha
Really? Astonishing! Video posted an hour ago but uploaded a week and a half ago. EDIT - I have now edited the description in my videos with the code to remove it for the rest of 2024. thanks so much to everyone for their support
@justgetatesla In fairness to Polestar I wonder if they were thinking that people might like to have a car that looks "normal" rather than a revolutionary different electric car. The Polestar is a good looking car, practical and with Volvos input should be well built....but I'm glad I bought a Tesla.
You have highlighted the fact that charging on the South Coast is rubbish. However, gou will have driven past a Tesla charger and a Porsche showroom at Portsmouth, and a Gridserve (expensive but easy to use and v fast) on the M27. I dont have a Tesla and if I ended up trying to plug in at Lidl, something would have gone very badly wrong.
@@justgetatesla You didn't, I did. If it was any good you wouldn't have needed to go to a Lidl! As a non-Tesla EV driver, travelling to Portsmouth requires very careful planning.
There is just no way I'd ever get a Tesla. Aside from the dull design and terrible interior, you have the issues associated with the owner. Thankfully proper car companies are making EVs with interesting design now
Out of curiosity I clicked your referral link Ian, and it states your limit has been reached and is no longer valid. I wasn't going to use it though as I'm #justdreamingofatesla lol
I rented one at LHR last weekend. 2024 220kw RWD with 4000miles . I have a love hate relationship with the Polestar 2 but the updated model has really grown on me. I love the fact it has a liftgate (held 5 suitcases) and the software is much improved. I did a full review one one last year I don’t like the seats they still feel cheap, getting peak charge rate (205kw) or anything near it needs to be done on a perfectly conditioned battery which has to be set as destination in navigation (I wish manufacturers would allow manual) As for a hire car though they are excellent for the price and you know what you are getting. We did a UK road trip with a Jeep Avenger EV and although I did like it.. i kept thermal locking the battery I miss the Tesla fleet at Hertz but Ill be honest unless it was new each Tesla Ive rented has had something broken on it. Usually b pillar trim panel, worn steering wheel or broken boot lid. That being said Model 3/Y LR were fabulous and put a giant smile on my face. Something the Polestar 2 never seems to do
I will be keeping my model Y duel motor long range. The interior looks like it was designed by a junior high school drafting class!😂😮😅 The camel 🐫 hump in back should have been removed instead of cheaping out on the rework. Can you get your mitts on a mustang Ev, heard it is closet to a my tesla
Had a polestar 2 for a year first. I loved it. I have a Y now. Plus and minus for both, tech wins on tesla build quality on the p* wins on quietness & looks for me.Everyone asks me what do you prefer and I'm still sat on the fence love both. It also seems you are picking all the faults of the p*but not explaining any of the tesla.its not a Y compare that to a p3 or 4. They can use tesla chargers and charge at the same rate,very biased review in my opion
I compared a P2 to a Model 3. I don’t mention a Y once. It’s not “biased”, it’s subjective when it is opinion. But charging at the same speed as Tesla? Not when I tested it - using the car navigation to navigate to the supercharger. Disappointingly slow. May be a one off! But it isn’t “biased” - I’m filming what happened as it happened
You did compare a shabby base spec PS2 2023 model year with the Model 3 and quoted the 2025 PS2 Long-range, dual motor, pano roof, climate, plus pack with active pixel headlight price. 'Why would you buy this' (points at tatty old base spec PS2) 'over a [new] Tesla?' That was not unbiased.
Difference in cost is higher given the Standard LR has just been released…chuck in another £5k? Also how can a £58k car (that had CarPlay) not have it wirelessly??
Tesla interiors are cheap and tacky.I'm surprised they even give you a seat Just bought a Polestar 2 LRSM RWD - no comparison far better inside but will agree not a lot of space.
Polestar 2 interior is itself cheap and tacky compared to the Volvo S90 I had previous. “Cheap and tacky” is subjective - same as looks. I try to be objective as what I think isn’t necessarily what other people think
@@justgetatesla No, it's a really solid interior that's much more premium than the cheap feeling Tesla. Live with a P2 for a period of time and you'll appreciate just how well it's built and how the design just 'works'.
I had always like the look of the Polestar 2, so rented one for a week when I went to Tromsø in Norway. Short answer is I hated it. Inside felt extremely cramped with tiny windows. The cruise control was the worst as it couldn’t hold a speed. Set it to 50km/h then when driving up a hill and it slowed to 40km/h then going down the other side of the hill and it sped up to 60km/h, my Tesla MY holds speeds perfectly and never slows down or speeds due to hills. The Polestar 2 was not for me and so glad I have a MY.
That "knurly little knob" is so retro. I guess it must work for those who need something to grab onto, but the days of needing a mechanical gear change lever are over.
I had a C40 which is built on the same platform. The interior was much better although the infotainment wasn't quite as nice. Range and charging were fine and overall it was very easy to live with.
As a long term Tesla fan I thought I would be much more impressed with the PS2 than I was. I had one as a company car for about 5 months and did 5k miles in it. Overall: Less comfortable Less range Less efficient Worse interior quality Slower Worse blended regen braking Worse ‘autopilot’ Generally nice to drive but no where near Tesla levels in most ways for me
After testing a 3 and a Y, and renting a Polestar 2 for one day, the latter is clearly a better car. And my next purchase. Note for the haters, I did write that the Polestar is a better car, not a better EV. But I’m buying a car that happens to be electric, not the other way around.
We have a 2023 Volvo C40 Dual Motor , which I assume is a very similar car to Polestar. We also had the XC40 front wheel drive EV single motor, I thought the front end grip was suspect setting off from a standstill. Theyre good, but I think my Tesla is a better car, a slicker product, better range, better handling, better tech.
It's all to complicated and faffing, just get a normal diesel car, get in and drive away, then enjoy 600/700/800+ miles of hassle free motoring in the knowledge your helping the planet by improving the CO2 content of the atmosphere, lovely green plants ect ect, I just can't wait for the black outs this winter, all those EVs parked up going nowhere lol can't wait x
How disappointed the diesel guys will be when they pull up to gas station when the power is out and are reminded that gas stations need power to pump fuel. LOL
This is not the latest version of Polestar 2...
No? It’s the facelift though. Was there another facelift? Honestly don’t know!
@@justgetatesla You got pre-facelift. You can easily see that based on the grill.
I never have to press the button to open the boot in my polestar, the handsfree tailgate works every time
@@podge5555 but you have to pull a lever to open the frunk.
My previous car (BMW 128ti) had diamond cut alloys. I kerbed 3 out of 4 of them badly. Luckily, my lease company didn’t charge me when I handed it back in June. An oversight on their part, as the damage was outside the BVLA fair wear and tear guidance.
My new Model 3 is now sporting AliExpress wheel covers that even cover the alloy wheel rims that were exposed by the Tesla original covers. I am storing the pristine Tesla covers in my garage and will refit them when I hand the Tesla back in just over 3.5 years at the end of its lease. I really don’t give a damn about shiny alloys, and feel so much more relaxed not worrying about kerbing the stupid things.
I have done exactly the same! Plus my Uber turbine mimics look much better than the stock Tesla covers
One solution for you, alloygator
@@dadys31 I considered those but heard stories of them flying off while driving. So, I just went with replacement covers that protect the rims. I’m happy with how they look, and they don’t appear to have reduced efficiency compared to the original covers. Cost me about £65 for four covers I think. Only draw back was one month delivery time, during which I was paranoid about scuffing my wheels 😂
26:43 The Polestar probably didn't preheat the battery, that is why you only get 125 kW
Yup, I too had a good look at the Polestar 2 but the Tesla Supercharger network pulled me toward the Model 3. I also wasn’t likely to have a pano roof so I found the interior quite dark.
When I was choosing between the Model 3 and the Polestar 2 (the original version) the thing that struck me the most was the lack of interior space in the Polestar and the tiny back doors. I didn't love the way it drove but I did like the hatchback. I wouldn't be complaining about the wheels too much - it's hard to find a Tesla without damaged rims. All comes down to low profile tyres rather than the type of wheel. In the end I went for the Model 3 and the major sticking point was how hard it would be to get kids in and out of car seats in the back and we had two young grandchildren. But the other thing was cost - the Model 3 RWD came with everything included except for paint (and premium white interior which I didn't opt for), while the Polestar started slightly cheaper but had 3 "option packs" (2 of which would have been required) that added a lot of cost to the vehicle.
Nice review. On non-Tesla chargers the approach I use is to use the Electroverse app, this means that in the vast majority of cases all you need to do is plug the cable in and initiate the charging session from the Electroverse app. Minimises the faff of different charger interfaces, apps, credit cards not working, RFID cards not working etc. Although I have a Tesla M3 60kWh SR+ I find it very useful to have alternatives for situations where there isn't a conveniently located Tesla charger, or where the Tesla charger is busy..
Why use Apple CarPlay when the Google mapping is excellent and on par with Tesla
I did use Google maps later. And was better. Apple car play was a test for a product review I am considering…
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Thanks for this. I was also considering one or the other when looking for my first EV. Never got round to test driving the Polestar as once I'd driven a M3 there was no need to, never regretted my decision, six months later I still look forward to every single drive
Have you had to drive an ICE car since having the M3 ?
They put wheels like that and black gloss interior because it looks good ....
For 20 minutes .
Any chance of you making Just Get An Ioniq 5?
I'm interested to see your review.
I've got an IO5 Lounge RWD LR, but it was very nearly Model Y LR.
My shortlist was the Ioniq5 Ultimate, Polestar 2 & Tesla MY, the Ioniq5 came a close 2nd for us but in the end I found the seats way too uncomfortable for me during our 4hr test drive, I was also disappointed in the lack of frunk and under boot storage, we went with the Tesla as ticked all our boxes & just done our first big trip in it, 300+ miles to Cumbria and found it really comfortable, had the seats been better in the Ioniq5 it would have been a harder decision.
We had one on a 48hr test drive, found out within 5 mins it wasn't for us, very cramped cabin, I'm 6ft 2 and couldn't sit in the rear seats as not enough headroom, passenger seat not much better, what's with the massive transmission tunnel, what's in it, batteries? As its not storage, 1 cupholder and another under the arm rest, we used it to drive to our local Tesla sales centre (50 miles away) to order our Model Y, my wife said the polestar was the most uncomfortable of the 7 EV's we test drove.
The reason why the rim is so close to the tyre is to improve its aerodynamics kerbing is virtually unavoidable unless you park well away from the kerb
The polestar 2 you have there is a pre facelift fwd. The facelift has different grill. The new model 3 has a better ride and quieter
I’m booked in for a test drive of the Polestar next weekend. But I’m itching towards a Model 3 so the Polestar has to be very impressive to change my mind.
Will be interested in seeing your views of the polestar2, we had one on a 48hr test drive, found out within 5 mins it wasn't for us, very cramped cabin, I'm 6ft 2 and couldn't sit in the rear seats as not enough headroom, passenger seat not much better, what's with the massive transmission tunnel, what's in it, batteries? As its not storage, 1 cupholder and another under the arm rest, we used it to drive to our local Tesla sales centre (50 miles away) to order our Model Y, my wife said the polestar was the most uncomfortable of the 7 EV's we test drove.
@@psm2day looking forward to it now! I sat in the car in the showroom. I did feel even then it was a bit tight compared to a Model 3 and the Mustang Mach E which I have test drove. But we will see. The Mustang stood out so so nice but practicality I think the Model 3 is the way I will go unless the Polestar is up there.
I think some of the design issues internally are due to the restraints of the ice platform it’s built on (xc40). I love the Polestar 2 design externally, kind of has an American muscle car look to it, but would like to see a proper refreshed version built on a dedicated EV platform with the same exterior dimensions and similar exterior looks. Hopefully now they have the 3 and 4 on the way they will revisit it and give it the proper EV treatment it deserves.
I agree with your comments on the build quality of the interior. The VW ID range has terrible interior quality too.
Ian, hope you enjoyed your short visit to Dorset, I recognise the failed Lidel charger at Tricketts Cross. You were only a couple of miles from Bournemouth Tesla, but as yet no superchargers there. There are V4 superchargers at Tesla Winchester, which is only a mile off the M3, and long charging leads! £37.00 for a EV hire seems very reasonable imo, even if this EV wasn’t brilliant.
The Chassis is Geely's CMS chassis shared with front wheel drive ICE cars. That is why the space is compromised.
Ian, next time you're heading home from the south check out the new charging station at the south side of Dundee, looks impressive 👍
try a Volvo XC40 Recharge EV, same chassis. you might find the space use more to your liking. Polestar intentionally went for a "cockpit" design with the P2 which is not to everyone's liking. but i favor it because it's similar to the driving space of my wife's Infiniti coupe.
Curious what you'll think of the P3 & P4.
in the middle the lower regions of the back passanger who sits in the middle back seat will be super cold :D
The comparison which would be most interesting to see would be the Ionic 5 (as a direct competitor to your MY), or the Ionic 6. Both should prove to be an improvement over the Polestar, although to be fair Polestars decision to run with an Android operating system was a smart move.
Where is the slot for cash on them chargers?
I did think about the Polestar 2, but if I had not chosen to get my Model 3, I would've check the Ionic 5 instead I think.
Looks like it was a pre facelift/engineering revision so it would be the older front wheel drive version
Yes I noticed that too
Ok, didn’t feel FWD and I span up what sounded / felt like the rears up, but either way it wasn’t great
@@justgetatesla how did you find the performance?
What performance? 😂
@@justgetateslaIf it's getting good efficiency I'd say it has to be the new RWD version.
Are the safety systems as intrusive as Tesla? (Phantom braking etc)
Yeah it was pretty bad
You should really test the Dual Motor Long Range version with the Pilot, Plus and Performance packs :D
Your charging experience is the reason why I prefer to use Tesla Superchargers my Model Y
When we first saw pictures of this car it was presented as "the new Volvo S40" and it wasn't supposed to be an EV, that's why it has the transmission tunnel.
I would like to ask how the Polestar deals with potholes on the road. I think it's a justified question in today's times. Thank you.
Ride was firm but not harsh
Can you compare other cars. I.e go for test drives. I’m not saying turn into a car review channel and I know it’s just get a Tesla, but in reality when buying a car people look at more than 1 option, as you probably did yourself. A good start to compare to a model Y would be Skoda Enyaq iv and MG4, both of which are highly rated suv`s, along with the model Y. You would probably be interested in the comparison yourself.
Why on earth did Volvo go to all the effort of creating the Polestar brand only to import so many platform sharing elements? I cant decide if the transmission tunnel or the bonnet was the bigger crime.
They did it to save money, which begs the question about what else they did on the cheap.
They chose the Polestar name to be the 'EV' brand.
Obviously short term thinking!
I get the use of an existing platform - it’s a compromise but understandable. What I don’t get is why Geely create an EV brand called Polestar - with all the same Volvo design language like Thors Hammer headlights - and then compete against Volvo?
@@justgetatesla Polestar used to be a Volvo designation for performance variants.
You can get a year old Polestar 2 for £28, which isn't too bad.
As for charging, the Tesla network is great if you can find a charger. The south is littered with chargers, but go away from the Home Counties and you'll struggle.
The LIDL charger is a perfect case of why people haven't adopted EVs. It's just too much hassle.
Hopefully the government will hold their promise and support many, many more chargers across the whole of the UK.
What did you think of the Hilton Bournemouth?….. I quite like it.
Yes, I have a Leaf now (don’t ask, Tesla is coming in a few years, sooner if I can do it), but I also have that horrible transmission hub in the back. No idea why, I don’t think it shares a chassis with an ICE car
I've heard a lot of bad things about the Lidl and Aldi chargers. Enough for me to never have bothered trying one.
Interesting to see that you were only down the road from from us. There is a InstaVolt charger nearby to both Lidls. We are patiently waiting for Tesla Superchargers to be installed at our local Tesla showroom.
I rented one from hertz last year for a week. Drove from Heathrow to Sandwich and back. Not a patch even on my slow RWD MY. It was sluggish, spun the front wheels on roundabouts, was cramped inside, had awful reversing cameras and was quite thirsty. One thing which was good - the ACC. The rest is meh.
@l1devil FWD sucks on electric cars I have the Enyaq so RWD also the polestar is very cramped inside. It has a weird troth for your feet to go in.
@chrishart8548 yeah, no wheel spin on my car:) I had 1st ed ID.3 before MY and no wheel spin there either. Had loads of space as well. Polestar 2 is based some chinese ICE platform, so it's crap to begin with.
@@l1devil I could have had a MY but I was worried about the width I think it's "4 wider than the Enyaq. The price difference wasn't that huge £40 a month more. I like the 235/55/19 tyres on the Enyaq. Really protect the wheel. Also I feel the MY looks to fancy. Most people don't even know the Enyaq is electric.
I rejected the polestar when I watched the original reveal, it is an update of an ICE car hence the transmission tunnel that they filled up with batteries and this also ensured the cramped interior!
I considered one of these when I was looking to replace my 2019 Model 3 which by then I'd owned for close to 5 years. I fancied a change, not because there was anything majorly wrong with the Tesla, but just wanted to keep an open mind. I found the Polestar interesting inside with its more conventional interior layout, but once sat inside felt claustrophobic compared to what I was used to. It's also lacking in storage space despite the promising looking centre console. Possibly due to me being a bit of a short arse, I also found the driver's door 'window ledge' too high and I kept banging my elbow against the door card, and the view over the binnacle seemed limited to me. Conversely, my over-6foot 6 partner said he found the passenger seat and footwell lacking in room to move around.
We both wanted to like it (me for a change from my Model 3 Tesla, and him as frankly a Tesla-hater). I moved on and liked the idea of a used Skoda Enyaq - lovely interior, but lacking luxuries like electric seats. I was willing to overlook that, but once we turned it on and fiddled with the infotainment and navigation we just laughed; VW's software was (still is?) slow, confusing and lacking compared to the Tesla.
Much to my partner's disappointment, I've now got a 2024 refreshed Model 3 LR. In terms of ride comfort and noise levels it's a huge step up from my 2019 Model 3. It does, however, rattle and creak just like any Tesla - you soon learn to become an expert at unclipping trim and finding noises. Far from ideal for a car costing 50 grand, but despite that I absolutely love it. I know Tesla-haters will think I'm mad, but to my mind at least, the sum of the parts was still greater than anything else at the time (May 2024).
I must be one of the few people on the planet that prefers manual seats. Electric I only find nice is if they also have memory settings. If the don't I find them just to slow.
Sadly my current car has non-memory electric seats. The sunny the life out of me after my lad has borrowed it.😞
What do you mean rent.
How about, set to rental mode? 😅
Loved the polestar when I had it for a couple of weeks, but only as a driver's car. It wasn't practical as a family car, I found it a bit too cramped. I actually prefer the software to Tesla too.
You came to bournemouth and didn't say hi?? That halfords/McDonalds is right next to my house, could have given you a free charge on octopus agile haha
Hi Ian. Just checked your referral code and it states limit reached, that’s only an hour after you posted?
Really? Astonishing! Video posted an hour ago but uploaded a week and a half ago. EDIT - I have now edited the description in my videos with the code to remove it for the rest of 2024. thanks so much to everyone for their support
I wonder how the Polestar4 presents itself...please drive one soon
How does it drive? You never said
It was fine. I literally drove it on major roads and bit of town. Wasn’t really a driving test
@justgetatesla In fairness to Polestar I wonder if they were thinking that people might like to have a car that looks "normal" rather than a revolutionary different electric car. The Polestar is a good looking car, practical and with Volvos input should be well built....but I'm glad I bought a Tesla.
The current Volvo / Polestar design language is absolutely beautiful
You have highlighted the fact that charging on the South Coast is rubbish. However, gou will have driven past a Tesla charger and a Porsche showroom at Portsmouth, and a Gridserve (expensive but easy to use and v fast) on the M27. I dont have a Tesla and if I ended up trying to plug in at Lidl, something would have gone very badly wrong.
When did I say charging on the south coast is rubbish?
@@justgetatesla You didn't, I did. If it was any good you wouldn't have needed to go to a Lidl!
As a non-Tesla EV driver, travelling to Portsmouth requires very careful planning.
That I can believe!
But it has indicator stalks.
So?
There is just no way I'd ever get a Tesla. Aside from the dull design and terrible interior, you have the issues associated with the owner. Thankfully proper car companies are making EVs with interesting design now
Ian…..just get a Tesla!!!
Another interesting Video Ian after looking at your video on starlink what about an update video please ?
Out of curiosity I clicked your referral link Ian, and it states your limit has been reached and is no longer valid. I wasn't going to use it though as I'm #justdreamingofatesla lol
Yep - have just found out that my referral code has suddenly maxed out. Have deleted it from the description to the last few videos
Great review Ian, Polestar is a nice looking car but so-so otherwise
Great video
I rented one at LHR last weekend. 2024 220kw RWD with 4000miles . I have a love hate relationship with the Polestar 2 but the updated model has really grown on me. I love the fact it has a liftgate (held 5 suitcases) and the software is much improved. I did a full review one one last year
I don’t like the seats they still feel cheap, getting peak charge rate (205kw) or anything near it needs to be done on a perfectly conditioned battery which has to be set as destination in navigation (I wish manufacturers would allow manual)
As for a hire car though they are excellent for the price and you know what you are getting. We did a UK road trip with a Jeep Avenger EV and although I did like it.. i kept thermal locking the battery
I miss the Tesla fleet at Hertz but Ill be honest unless it was new each Tesla Ive rented has had something broken on it. Usually b pillar trim panel, worn steering wheel or broken boot lid. That being said Model 3/Y LR were fabulous and put a giant smile on my face. Something the Polestar 2 never seems to do
I will be keeping my model Y duel motor long range. The interior looks like it was designed by a junior high school drafting class!😂😮😅 The camel 🐫 hump in back should have been removed instead of cheaping out on the rework. Can you get your mitts on a mustang Ev, heard it is closet to a my tesla
V noisy wrt interior compared to the model Y- must prefer the simplicity of the Tesla
Had a polestar 2 for a year first. I loved it. I have a Y now. Plus and minus for both, tech wins on tesla build quality on the p* wins on quietness & looks for me.Everyone asks me what do you prefer and I'm still sat on the fence love both. It also seems you are picking all the faults of the p*but not explaining any of the tesla.its not a Y compare that to a p3 or 4. They can use tesla chargers and charge at the same rate,very biased review in my opion
I compared a P2 to a Model 3. I don’t mention a Y once. It’s not “biased”, it’s subjective when it is opinion. But charging at the same speed as Tesla? Not when I tested it - using the car navigation to navigate to the supercharger. Disappointingly slow. May be a one off! But it isn’t “biased” - I’m filming what happened as it happened
You did compare a shabby base spec PS2 2023 model year with the Model 3 and quoted the 2025 PS2 Long-range, dual motor, pano roof, climate, plus pack with active pixel headlight price. 'Why would you buy this' (points at tatty old base spec PS2) 'over a [new] Tesla?' That was not unbiased.
V noisy compared to the model Y- must prefer the simplicity of the Tesla
No we had coal then, it’s coming , I’m ready, got my diesel heater on standby x
Was great to meet you at that charger, Ian! Loved the video :)
It’s always funny when someone says “aren’t you that guy off TH-cam 😂😁😁
Difference in cost is higher given the Standard LR has just been released…chuck in another £5k?
Also how can a £58k car (that had CarPlay) not have it wirelessly??
Shunty shunty, worky worky!! But easier to Just get a Tesla....
Cost and pfaff of charging is why EV’s are not selling
Well, except that they are selling in greater numbers…
Most charging will be done at home.
Tesla interiors are cheap and tacky.I'm surprised they even give you a seat Just bought a Polestar 2 LRSM RWD - no comparison far better inside but will agree not a lot of space.
Polestar 2 interior is itself cheap and tacky compared to the Volvo S90 I had previous. “Cheap and tacky” is subjective - same as looks. I try to be objective as what I think isn’t necessarily what other people think
@@justgetatesla No, it's a really solid interior that's much more premium than the cheap feeling Tesla. Live with a P2 for a period of time and you'll appreciate just how well it's built and how the design just 'works'.
I’m happy that you like your Polestar. Have you ever sat in a 90 series Volvo with Inscription interior? Sorry, they don’t remotely compare.
@ You said get a Tesla instead. The Volvo is irrelevant. I have a Mercedes GLE, that’s got a nicer interior than the P2 but again that’s irrelevant.
25:36. Bjorn.. 😂
Sorry, but the interior here was almost depressing
I had always like the look of the Polestar 2, so rented one for a week when I went to Tromsø in Norway. Short answer is I hated it. Inside felt extremely cramped with tiny windows. The cruise control was the worst as it couldn’t hold a speed. Set it to 50km/h then when driving up a hill and it slowed to 40km/h then going down the other side of the hill and it sped up to 60km/h, my Tesla MY holds speeds perfectly and never slows down or speeds due to hills. The Polestar 2 was not for me and so glad I have a MY.
That "knurly little knob" is so retro. I guess it must work for those who need something to grab onto, but the days of needing a mechanical gear change lever are over.
I had a C40 which is built on the same platform. The interior was much better although the infotainment wasn't quite as nice.
Range and charging were fine and overall it was very easy to live with.
The knurled knob is a reminder of Polestar’s link to Volvo. My v70 had the same thing.
As a long term Tesla fan I thought I would be much more impressed with the PS2 than I was. I had one as a company car for about 5 months and did 5k miles in it.
Overall:
Less comfortable
Less range
Less efficient
Worse interior quality
Slower
Worse blended regen braking
Worse ‘autopilot’
Generally nice to drive but no where near Tesla levels in most ways for me
I accept all your other arguments except worse interior quality, how can you say that when the Tesla interiors are just simply trash and so cheap?
A second hand Tesla or a second hand Polestar. The Tesla every time.
Polestar for me.
@rayjones9231 agree, for me nothing comes close to Tesla. Can't see me ever using another car now, love my M3
@@rayjones9231 my wife has just gone from a 2018 S90 to a 2021 Model 3. She tried a Polestar 2 but it didn't have 'enough space' inside.
After testing a 3 and a Y, and renting a Polestar 2 for one day, the latter is clearly a better car. And my next purchase. Note for the haters, I did write that the Polestar is a better car, not a better EV. But I’m buying a car that happens to be electric, not the other way around.
@@FFVoyagerThe boot in the 3 doesn’t open enough to constantly load our amp/subwoofer, so Polestar’s hatchback is a win.
Well Consumer Reports rated Tesla's overall reliability as 27th worst out of 28 car brands. So don't get a Tesla?
Whole thing just seems awful but I shrug.
We have a 2023 Volvo C40 Dual Motor , which I assume is a very similar car to Polestar. We also had the XC40 front wheel drive EV single motor, I thought the front end grip was suspect setting off from a standstill. Theyre good, but I think my Tesla is a better car, a slicker product, better range, better handling, better tech.
The Polestar drives much better than the Volvo…
Cheap and expensive, and this is why they don't sell well
It's all to complicated and faffing, just get a normal diesel car, get in and drive away, then enjoy 600/700/800+ miles of hassle free motoring in the knowledge your helping the planet by improving the CO2 content of the atmosphere, lovely green plants ect ect, I just can't wait for the black outs this winter, all those EVs parked up going nowhere lol can't wait x
I do love moron comments - always leave them up for a giggle. Black outs? It’s not the 1970s
How disappointed the diesel guys will be when they pull up to gas station when the power is out and are reminded that gas stations need power to pump fuel. LOL
Painful!!
Nooooooo
First !
At least when you step out of a Polestar no-one will assume you're a neo-fascist.
People can pick at anything- especially when built in China… 😏
Meh, the Polestar is owned by the CCP. Idiot rambling on Twitter vs regime that actually builds Uyghur "rehabilitation" camps...
@@justgetatesla especially when replying using their Chinese built phone
Polestar looks cheap and nasty, just get a Tesla