Polestar 2 new order options and packs announced!

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  • @laser_simon922
    @laser_simon922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In Switzerland, where we have no Gov.-EV incentives, the price of the LR dual motor increased by about 1.6% (with a colour added) from 58'900 CHF to 59'900 CHF. But now you have to chose between Range and POOWER, which is really hard...

  • @SS-yw7vo
    @SS-yw7vo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your reviews. Thank you. The forums are full of owners taking about rattles and whatnot. Do you have any of those. Seem to be from inside the door and in and around the steering column where it enters the dash

  • @freddiecarr7602
    @freddiecarr7602 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tesla performance, red, white interior with nav 69990-no longer eligible for 7500 tax incentive. Polestar 2 LR AWD, moon color, pilot, plus 62,400 with 7500 tax incentives still eligible here in the US. I've driven all 3 versions of the Mach 3, single motor id4, and used to carpool in the tesla 3 AWD until my friend dumped it after 2 motor replacements. After the LA Auto show in Nov --if the Kia & Hyundai prove to have their usual lapses in quality---I'm in for the Polestar. I should have purchased after your first few vids as thats was when I fell in love with the interior /exterior and Volvo lineage. Keep the vids coming

  • @willwaldron2146
    @willwaldron2146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good. I am pondering the options and the long range single motor has me thinking...as does the EV6...and the Model Y! Your reports are really helping...towards a Polestar.

  • @neilsaye1
    @neilsaye1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Bradley. Another great video. Personally, just taken delivery of my new Polestar 2 and love it. Would still go for dual motor if I'd had the other options. One question if you don't mind - what setting do you recommend for charging from domestic supply? I charged for 12 hours last night at 32kW and only added 80 miles. Thanks

    • @fibreguy1971
      @fibreguy1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ neil Saye That would have been 32 amps set in the car I think and it depends upon your wall charger. Generally single phase is 7kw and three phase would be up to 22kw but the polestar 2 can only do 11kw on ac

    • @neilsaye1
      @neilsaye1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fibreguy1971 Yes, my mistake, 32A. So that's the right setting for domestic charging?

    • @fibreguy1971
      @fibreguy1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@neilsaye1 my one is only charging on octopus go at night. It does about 30% in 4 hours at 7kw 74kwh battery @7kwh should be around 10hrs. Particularly if you are only charging to 90%. However if you lease you probably don't care about battery life like me. Don't know about anyone else but I have zero range anxiety.

    • @neilsaye1
      @neilsaye1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fibreguy1971 Thanks. Yes, charged up to 90% overnight last night. Next job to switch to Octopus Go 😉

    • @fibreguy1971
      @fibreguy1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neilsaye1 you will save a metric s load. Also if u have hottub set it to heat then and dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer etc. I pull about 30 to 70 kwh a day most in those 4 house

  • @mattetjus
    @mattetjus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    a small note:
    Volvo Group = Busses, Trucks, Construction Equipment, Marine, ..
    Volvo Cars = separate entity (sold from Volvo group to Ford some 20 years ago, again sold from Ford to Geely some 10 years ago.)

  • @iambenmitchell
    @iambenmitchell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm going to lease a polestar 2 as my first car. The only reason I can do this is because they've made the performance optional. This allows me to actually insure the car.
    Even though a base tesla model 3 is a bit cheaper than the Polestar 2 LR SM, I cannot get insurance on the Tesla. Unless I have my dad as the named driver then it is £15,000 a year for insurance lol.
    However, the polestar is £2,300 for the first year. Baring in mind I am 19 and at the time I receive the car I would have held my license for less than 3 months, that is very cheap for a first car.

    • @ShortCircuitPS2
      @ShortCircuitPS2  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's really great that Polestar is an option for you to insure. Insurance is such a nightmare for young drivers!

  • @goranstewart4726
    @goranstewart4726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The changes have now made it too expensive for me to lease (with the options I require). I asked for a couple of quotes from leasing companies but they both told me they are in the dark on pricing and delivery of the Polestar. I’m ditching the electric option for now and buying a petrol run-around for the next 12-24 months until more EV’s are released and prices come down.

  • @Neill_Clements
    @Neill_Clements 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. I agree, it’s good to see options and I like that they’ve gone for 3 packs rather than endless extras to choose from.
    I was disappointed when first the grant went and now the price for the same car has technically risen but I’ve finally got my order in. Went for the dual motor with plus and pilot packs. I think I would have felt like I wasn’t getting the car I really wanted without those. I did have to think long and hard about the dual motor vs single motor long range. Head said single motor, mainly because of the range but again, I’d really wanted the performance of the AWD even if I don’t use that a lot.
    Bring in September.

    • @ShortCircuitPS2
      @ShortCircuitPS2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm sure you will love it when it arrives and to be honest, the dual motor performance is superb and one of the most fun things about the car. The other nice thing is that you will have the heat pump and tinted rear windows which are a nice added bonus!

    • @Neill_Clements
      @Neill_Clements 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShortCircuitPS2 yes, I’m sure I’ll love the car when it comes. Cheers for the videos, it’s helped me make my choice.

  • @paulshuck801
    @paulshuck801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Polestar has a NCAP 5-star rating - I wonder what effect not adding the pilot pack makes to this as I think NCAP takes into account these features. Will it also effect the insurance premium? I was a little disappointed with the effect on the price for the equivalent of the launch car and this straight after the Government effectively pulls the £3K grant. You do get the Heat pump though; I hope it’s worth the extra £3K. However, after taking a test drive last Friday in a launch car, I’m hooked. Currently own a BMW 3 series XDrive so will not go back to 2-wheel drive. Thanks for all your videos, its a great help.

  • @Roy-qn2ie
    @Roy-qn2ie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another video, oh my god the joy in life! ;)

  • @TrainsFerriesFeet
    @TrainsFerriesFeet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to see the less expensive versions in the states!

  • @oocares
    @oocares 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Biggest complaint against EVs was that the manufacturers were only producing Top Spec. Models. Good to see more Companies offering different specifications for their EVs.

  • @donaldduck5731
    @donaldduck5731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like the Polestar, but my Vauxhall Ampera is perfectly fine and costs me nothing each month.

  • @johnmayo8395
    @johnmayo8395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I desperately tried to buy a Polestar but they wouldn't sell me one. Went for a 3 year lease, filled in all the paperwork and was then told my application was rejected. They directed me to their underwriters ALD (utterly hopeless), they said the issue was with Polestar as my application was never received for credit checks, back, forth, back, forth. Eventually got a call from someone further up the food chain, who while pleasant, once again gave me no option to proceed with the lease. I bought a Telsa 3 instead, who had no issues at all with me leasing a car. Shame, as I really liked the Polestar 2, but this experience has put me right off the brand.

  • @LaurentVitalis
    @LaurentVitalis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would need better range 2 times a year.
    I need better comfort and sound insulation all year long.

    • @ShortCircuitPS2
      @ShortCircuitPS2  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% agree!

    • @martinhvam1031
      @martinhvam1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Comfort, noise? What´s the big issue on these points? I have a Polestar 2. My other car is a Mercedes GLC 350e 4 Matic with air suspension. Very comfortable and pretty damn quiet. But I find the Polestar 2 not that much of a let down when I drive it.

  • @AsifKhanxx
    @AsifKhanxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If only polestar had an actual range of 300 miles

  • @molepatrol7529
    @molepatrol7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry but long range p2 is single motor not awd like the Tesla M3 LR

  • @jeffshambrook3936
    @jeffshambrook3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    POINT OF INFORMATION - UPDATE
    Again, apologies for piggy-backing on your channel Bradley, but an update to my earlier gripe about successive extended delivery dates is needed,
    if only to allay any despondency my earlier comments may have caused to those having recently placed an order
    or who are contemplating doing so. Pleased to say it's positive news and so where better to spread this than here.
    Its all about the VIN. I've discovered once your order page records a VIN it means things are actually happening - and seemingly for the good.
    A while ago, having placed my order in early February, with an advertised anticipated delivery in April, the delivery date was pushed repeatedly
    further and further back - finally to 'August/September'. Polestar does not volunteer this - you have to monitor your order record yourself to discover the bad news.
    But about 10 days ago my page suddenly recorded a VIN and the anticipated delivery was reduced to 'July.'
    A few days later an 'anticipated build date' - 26th April, appeared and the anticipated delivery date was then given as 14th July.
    Yesterday again on checking, the 'anticipated delivery date' is now stated as 16th June. Not April as originally advertised, but then not September either.
    You need to open up the 'Download pro former invoice' PDF to discover the actual dates for yourself but presumably, nearer to the due date,
    Polestar will be in contact proactively for the money! Hope this much more encouraging experience is helpful, Jeff.

  • @malcolmpyper8772
    @malcolmpyper8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was torn. The Tesla 3 offers better performance and range but I have eventually decided I am not prepared to pay out that sort of money when there are still unresolved doubts about build quality. I love the look of the Polestar and really, don't need 0-60 in silly times, and range is a key factor for me so am looking at the long-range single motor. My only concern, never having driven an electric car, is how responsive it will be in overtaking - I do a lot of driving on rural roads where the ability to be able to overtake safely is essential - try getting stuck behind a lorry for miles on a rural road. My current (diesel) car is good enough but for the outlay for a Polestar, I would want better. The other option is a Mustang, but the Polestar is, quite frankly, classier. Now I am torn between Polestar long range versions (single or twin motor) and will have to wait until I see actual 'live' reviews of the variants

    • @ShortCircuitPS2
      @ShortCircuitPS2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Malcolm, one thing I will say with an electric car is that the torque is instant, no lag at all whcih makes overtaking very easy. I think you'd find even the single motor version to be fine but it would be worth testing driving just to be sure. Hopefully access to test drive cars will become easier in the future.

    • @malcolmpyper8772
      @malcolmpyper8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShortCircuitPS2 Thanks, much appreciated and thanks also for the whole range of videos. They are really apprciated

  • @stever656
    @stever656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video some great options with EV cars now exciting times and affordability is important

  • @stevenmug
    @stevenmug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So £3000 more than the previous model for the same spec with added heat pump. And £6000 more than a month ago with grant.
    Tesla reduced their price by £1500 (long range duel motor) for the same model with added heat pump. As such I cancelled by Polestar test drive. (I was meant to have one in Banbury last year but was cancelled, so to me this is £6000 more than I was interested in). I’d rather get a q4 or pre-reg I pace for the £52k range. Better residuals due to the badges.
    Ps why are you comparing the performance M3 vs max polestar? The long range Tesla is cheaper and spec’d similar with more performance. Both have panoramic roof, heat pump, matrix lights, wireless phone charger, 360 cameras, driver assistance and so on.

    • @ShortCircuitPS2
      @ShortCircuitPS2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good point, I did try to make it clear that it isn't a fair comparison but so much time is spent comparing the Polestar with the Model 3 and the prices are very similar. Tesla straight line performance wins every time however I'd argue that the Polestar handles better, is more comforable on the road and has less interior noise. Plus the build quality is top notch.

    • @15bit62
      @15bit62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same in Norway - These new ordering options mask a surprising high price hike for the LR-AWD variant. It is a little disappointing, especially with Tesla reducing their prices at the moment.

  • @jackyong815
    @jackyong815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great EVs created by us Chinese #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳

  • @jeffshambrook3936
    @jeffshambrook3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SORRY TO HIJACK YOUR EXCELLENT CHANNEL SIR, BUT - POINT OF INFORMATION ...
    in mid February I ordered a P2 Launch model. Then it was being advertised as 'delivered late April'.
    As soon as you pay your £1000 deposit you are given a customer number and your own 'page' on their site and on checking my details I saw that straight away
    the delivery had been put back to May, even though the main site was still enticing potential customers with 'Order now - delivery late April'
    A few weeks later, again on checking my record, delivery had been put back further to July. I rang Polestar.
    'Oh that's a worse case scenario. The car should arrive in the UK end of May which means, we'll deliver it to you early June'. (Not April or May then)
    Last Friday, on checking my page I discovered delivery is now August-September. I rang Polestar.
    'Well, the car should be in the UK in August and so it will be delivered in September'
    And on my further questioning I was told there is no VIN 'showing on our system' which indicates that production of 'my' car has yet to be started.
    I hate BS and for 2 pins I'd cancel and buy something else - but, I'd then have to start at the back of another queue and whatever alternative I went for would be at least £3000
    more expensive than would have been the case last month when the government withdrew the EV grant (The £3k grant still applies to my purchase price
    because my order was made when grants were still available). What's the betting, next month I'll find delivery is October?
    Also, I'm paying less than £48000 net for the fully loaded launch model (albeit without the new heat pump) and that's substantially below what I'd need to pay now for the same spec.
    So, cancelling the order would be nose cutting/face spiting which isn't really that sensible is it?.
    While the car may well be a good one, as far as I am concerned Polestar as a company and its advertising is a sham.
    And so, please be aware - these new versions are designed to increase market demand/unit sales among those who may now find the prospect of driving a Polestar more affordable.
    But if Polestar can't fulfil orders for the launch model P2 within a reasonable time and more particularly 'as advertised'
    then there seems precious little chance of anyone getting their hands on one of the new versions any time soon - quite possibly even this year.
    September delivery?....in your dreams - unfortunately quite literally.

    • @mattman879
      @mattman879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I'm having the same experience unfortunately, albeit with the added faff of leasing. No comms from Polestar just the order being quietly updated to later and later in the year so if you don't log in and open your order, you don't know. The assumption that it won't affect the customer is poor. But this is the car I want, any change now is face-spiting as you say. I accept the pandemic and shortage of semiconductors etc could be impacting timescales, but that doesn't excuse the comms tactic.

    • @ShortCircuitPS2
      @ShortCircuitPS2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience. I've heard many stories like this and I think it's really important to share this info. Sadly Polestar do seem to be very disorganized in the background. The car is great, their website amazing and the post purchase customer support is very good but it seems the order and delivery experience is not an easy one for many people.

    • @mattman879
      @mattman879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShortCircuitPS2 Agreed, they've done a great job everywhere else from me experience so far, and really loved the car in test drive. Also the team at their Space in Westfield were incredibly helpful, it does just seem to be the back-end comms strategy, and whatever is happening to trigger such delays that is letting things down. P.S. spent months deciding EV choice and your videos have been a massive help in this; thank you very much!

    • @jeffshambrook3936
      @jeffshambrook3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mattman879 Agree with Matt Margetts. Of the dozens of P2 channels out there, 3 or 4 are standout reviewers and Short Circuit - Bradley? is undoubtedly one of these. Having never even seen a P2 on the road let alone sat in one, deciding to lob out nearly £50k on a 'dream' is a novel experience, but my decision was influenced very much on reviews of actual owners and particularly Short Circuit.
      Those who subscribe to the Polestar site will have been emailed with details of a succession of travelling 'test drive' venues, but this is not fully publicised on the site itself. The first (presumably of many) of these are being held in Harrogate, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Daventry, Exeter and ideal for me - Nottingham and these are happening this week, over the weekend and for a few days next week. So, I'm test driving 'mine' on Saturday to decide whether to continue to put up with the unsatisfactory delivery issue or cut and run. I'm pretty sure I know what I'll decide but for what its worth I'll express my own dissatisfaction, and on behalf of other ill served customers. If this makes any difference in the future than £5 from each of you please. Jeff

    • @martinhvam1031
      @martinhvam1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShortCircuitPS2 I am happy to say my experience as regards order and delivery was entirely positive. I was promised delivery in March and as it turned out the car was delivered February 24th. I live in Norway, and as you probably know EV´s have a huge part of the new car market here with over 50% of all new cars sold last year. That might have something to do with my experience