The insurance difference between the Tesla model 3 and polestar 2 is insane. As a 21 year old with a 2 year license, 2 years NCB: Polestar 2 SM: £1,100 Model 3 SR: £3,300
As a Swede, the model 3's interior is not Scandinavian. It is plain and cheap. The polestar is a Scandinavian design even though it is not obvious at first. Clean lines, everything that is necessary is there and everything that is un necessary is not present in the interior. Ive been in the volvo xc40 which has a similar interior and the space in that was enough. The tesla's centre console is not that clean actually as it is a crash between different non-matching materials. On a different note, the reason the handels are the way they are is because it prevents them from freezing in cold Scandinavian climates, the tesla handels are know to free in winter here in sweden
My view - the Tesla wins on efficiency and the charging network. The Polestar wins as a car; it’s quieter on NVH, has a driver display and feels better built. If you don’t drive 200+ daily miles and/or don’t need the Supercharger network, then it’s hard to recommend the Tesla.
@@rogerstarkey5390 If you do drive 200 miles, you're probably still alright with the Polestar. If this was 3 years ago or more, then the Tesla would be the overall winner because of the charging network. As charging networks are expanded, the necessity of having more range is becoming less of a factor
giving points to the m3 because the equipment comes as standard is kind of pointless if then it costs more than the P2. The comparison should be done in light of the final price
I think his point was that when you add the extra packages so you are comparing like for like then the Polestar 2 is £4,410 more expensive than the Tesla Model 3.
@@raymondsmith9936 only it's not. They're the same price, especially as you have to add £1500 to the Tesla to get 19"wheels that don't look like grey dinner plates.
@@TheWitchfinderGenral totally with you they look like shit with or without the grey dinner plate. that option is for me mandatory. As well as the white Frame to replace the super ugly and kitch wooden one. which is another 1200eur. Yes 1200eur to just change this horrible wooden thing. and no i don’t want to start hiding it with 3M self adhesive vinyl on a 65K eur
Hi Erik May I ask few questions? I am trying to have both real driving experiences on Tesla M3 (TM3) and Polestar 2. I have had two days driving experience with TM3 however TM3’s autopilot is really good for me but the way navigation displayed on Screen is really bothering me Just wondering how about your PS2 dealing with auto piloting on urban street ? Second, how is PS2 suspension feel, tesla 3 is too firm for me and kids
"Do you get wheels as standard?" Haha. It has to be said Tesla include so much kit as standard to simplify production, whereas most other manufacturers seem to make most of their profit on option packs. As a consumer I much prefer the Tesla approach. Even if the base price is similar between cars, by the time you've specced up most they're much more than base price.
Yeah, lots of praised features are also only available on long range or performance. At least with the polestar you can take the pack without taking the performance long range model... A bit more choice is not necessarily bad. For Tesla if you want better sound quality, it's 59k€ start price...
@@tiloalo Fair, although the base sound system is pretty good and you can upgrade to something better aftermarket. I do get your point though, there are several examples of this.
@@everusualsuspect I specced one with some bells and whistles and didn't go overboard. Didn't even add a heat pump and it cost over £100 more a month that a sr m3
Having now experienced both of the cars in detail and driver experience the Polestar 2 is a clear winner for me. The driving experience and genuine premium feel of the Polestar is superior to that of the Model 3. Also when it comes to range, the American is optimistic and the Swede pessimistic :-)
@@s13dad82 if safety is the primary concern then surely you'd go with LFP batteries? remember this is engineered by chinese, not volvo, you can throw volvos safety credentials out the window (if that is what you are basing you opinion on)
@@Kurre. battery larger yes but more mass, wear, cost per km, slowing charging times, worse fit for a home solar array if you want to really take advantage of EVs and remove electricity and fuel bills from your life then efficiency is king personally i prefer the aggressive looks of the polestar2 but for me that isn't enough, too many comprimies. I still think the polestar will be a success because many are ruled by their heart rather than their mind - it's a beautiful car
@@elduderino7767 I disagree with your opinion on the car and I think that it does an excellent job of being a good EV for an ok price. I live in Sweden and I know at least 5 previous tesla owners who have switched to the polestar 2 from their model 3's and old models S. I have also only heard good things about it from my German friends and contacts who like it because of the fact that it looks like a futuristic car/volvo, more than an EV.
Nice comparison of the two. That centre console seems rather large and designed to keep the front occupants apart. The Polestar seems a much bulkier car partly down to it being based on an ICE car with that large front area. The Tesla doesn’t need that massive space under the bonnet and still has a larger froot.
Ending scene: just looking at the hoods of both cars that Tesla hood is totally mis-aligned and gaps are inconsistent all the way around the frunk. Polestar clearly better put together
Have a 2018 model 3 and have no gap or paint issues. I have seen people online with Mercedes with bad gap issues. All of this is a misnomer. WE all know that Tesla is scrutinized more than any other car. They have to be, they are the reason why the ice car industry is threatened and the reason why everyone is looking at other evs now as well. I would never want to drive the polestar because every day, I have to reach down to shift, and go inside to open the Frunk. Inconvenient, hassles every single time I drive the car. I WOULD HATE IT. PLUS I HAVE LOST LOTS OF CONSOLE SPACE BECAUSE OF THAT STUPID SHIFTER BEING THERE. WHY? WHY?
@@ariip oh fk off mate, pulling that lever is no harder than tapping the button on your phone nor on the display in your model 3. Not to mention it’s a area you rarely have to use. They are both fairly useless in most scenarios.
@@ariip Tesla actually has the BIGGEST problem with gap allignment issues and paint quality issues from factory. Why don't you search up things you need to check before picking up your Tesla/pre-inspection before signing. Almost EVERYONE mentions the body gaps, panel gaps, paint work, and undercarriage. These have been problems with Tesla for a long while now.
I drove both and found the noise level in the Tesla to be much worse than the Polestar. The Polestar also seemed to be put together much better, which is kinda the table stakes for a good car, IMHO. At the end of the day, both are great vehicles and a purchase of either is one less ICE car on the road so that's a win for everyone (except maybe Big Oil).
Do you know which year the Model 3 was manufactured in? The recent Model 3s now come with thicker window glass which apparently reduces the cabin noise quite a bit.
@@tominco I don't, but I test drove it about 6 months ago if that is any indication. It was the whole NVH of the car that was much higher, IMHO, than the Polestar, under similar driving conditions.
@@ScottLeapman Not sure what NVH means, but if it was 6 months ago I think the car you drove would have been before the double-pane glass began being fitted to all Model 3. It does make a difference, but it could be that the Polestar 2 is still quieter.
The laminated glass apparently makes very little, if any difference to the noise levels. I've had a Model 3 Performance for over a year, really like it BUT the noise levels are the one thing that puts me off getting another one. At 70-80 mph it's tiresome. Ironic really for an EV to be noisy like this.
15:40 mind blown. I literally had my jaw dropped for about 30s while I processed the information and the flashbacks. My childhood was spent going through this hatch in my dad's Volvo, and I always wondered why they put it in there.
This vid should be renamed “Tesla Fanboy makes subjective comments on why his ugly car is better”. How you can prefer the unfurnished flat feel of the Tesla is beyond me. On paper the Tesla is the right choice, but in the real world the PS2 is superior in quality and desirability.
Nordic Prospecting That's a fair assessment, for now. I think the Koreans may be throwing a spanner in the works of other brands, but these two seem best placed to resist.
Incredibly useful video. I have a model 3 and really like the polestar but though it pricy. Removing the Performance pack, which I really don't nee I can paint things gold myself!, has made it such a decent price. Thanks for the advice
So many Polestar reviews with Tesla choose M3 Performance when comparing speed, M3 LR when comparing distance and now ro tol it all Model S when comparing boot size. There is always something better on another car but that's why the Polestar has been voted the Tip Gearbest all rounder, and it looks way better with superior build standard. Only one for me is the Polestar - a great car.
Great teamwork! Rear cross traffic alert is definitely one of those things I can't believe Tesla overlooked. And the trunk gesture, it could be implemented with OTA just using the backup camera. I wish I could see Polestar2 more, but they're stuck in litigation for thelr Citroenish logo.
Great and fair review. Have you driven both cars at higher speed, say 180 km/h? I did (I live in Germany). It seems to me that the PS2 handles that better then the M3 which seemed a bit nervous in the rear. Of course the M3 does has a higher top speed but I don’t drive >200 km/h on the motorway. By the way, Joe wins the shoe comparison
Can only do 113kmh here. Been faster for the carwow drag races I help them with. Model 3 performance video from a couple of days ago I was up c.146mph/235kmh and it felt pretty good
12:50 this is only a problem with the right hand drive model because with the left hand drive version you can easely put your left foot aside but I get that that is annoying
7:20 As far as I know, the exterior mirrors on the Tesla isn't dimmed by a sensor, it's just dimmed by the date and time of day and location (the car simply calculates the ambient light level based on that, and then dims the mirrors). That's a really bad design, because when it's dark, you don't want your mirrors dimmed unless there's another car behind you. The Polestar does that (like most other cars).
@@simonw330 Yes, I guess they could use the cameras as sensors to detect for example cars behind you. Wonder why they don't, shouldn't be hard for a company that thinks they are really, really close to full self driving (yes, biggest bluff of the century).
This was an easy one for me, that centre console dug into the side of my knee in every seating position! Could not tolerate it. Well done Richard for calling it out, can be a deal breaker.
Not only did that dig in, I nearly broke my neck getting into the car as I smashed my head on the roof. Somehow the door is too small to get in. I don’t know how that’s possible.
Yeah true. I think Polestar need to take a look at the central area design big time. Tesla certainly has improved inside with the dual wireless charging, improved storage and removing all the gloss they used have. I like that the polestar has more switches and buttons though.
You should make dedicated videos about EV fast charging. It is such a complicated obstacle for most people to understand and overcome. It stop a lot of people from buying an EV.
Great video Richard, the one thing missing from the head to head was the charging. With Polestar having to rely on the woefully inadequate number of chargers out there, it has a big disadvantage. I love the car, but on balance would have to go with Tesla for their charging network!
The biggest plus the Polestar has over the Model 3 is the fact it's a hatchback so you can get large items (chest of drawers or under counter fridge) in the boot which you can't in the Model 3. Model Y is a hatchback so it is more comparable to the Polestar 2. However the Model Y; coming to the UK early next year; is more expensive than the Model 3, starting at £55k for the dual motor Model Y (I've ordered one).
The biggest plus is its robust solidity, IMO. That's the most noticeable difference between the two vehicles or between a Polestar/Volvo and pretty much any Tesla.
Seems quite a lot of low frequency noise picked up by the mic, I've noticed that on other vids of the Polestar - is this audiable in the cabin? Sounds like quite loud tyre noise.
Both brilliant cars, both look smart, prefer the driver display and cabin in the Polestar, but the Tesla is more technologically advanced and has a better range, also the Supercharger network is sort of a clincher for me. I'm just not interested in having a motorised boot or motorised anything, or any of the self driving electronics, just adds complexity, extra cost and reduces reliability. My Vaxhall Ampera has electronic door unlock buttons, 3 out of the 4 have broken, they are £200 ea to fix, I've never ever had a problem unlocking doors on any other car I've owned, I'm thinking since EV's are so reliable and last so long manufacturers are adding things that will break and cost a fortune to fix to maintain their income.
Actually went to try the Polestar 2 and 2 seconds in the driving seat I figured this car was not made for my body. As you mentioned I could not get my leg comfortable and it kept banging the center console. Not a problem on the Model 3.
@@raymondsmith9936 My understanding is that the LFP battery will be used for the Chinese made standard range plus models. I think you will be able to tell as the software will no longer suggest a daily charge of 70/80% etc but will want you to charge to 100% daily. Anyhow if you do get an LFP model in the shipment it would be great to see some testing. Keep up the good work!
Ok no mention that the Polestar 2 has a 360 degrees camera, heated steering wheel and has autopilot like Tesla. Polestar in black stands out so why look at it in a grey colour which is more expensive than the black one? You are buying a Volvo XC40 with the Polestar 2 as it has the same build interior and build quality. Why was the Tesla Model S shown???? Polestar 2 in black looks wise is incredible.
I look forward to you review video… “Why look at a grey one” 😂 (Because that’s what Polestar gave us). It’s just my opinion. Don’t take offence. The 360 cam is, like most, fairly useless most of the time.
@@RSEV I just dont why a Tesla S was shown in this video. So Polestar is being compared to the Tesla S or the Model 3? Plus why not compare two cars in the same colour? Why not say in the review that this is the colour Polestar gave us even though a black Polestar 2 looks superior to a white Tesla and is cheaper for a lease? The build quality of the Polestar speaks for itself. Its practically a Volvo XC40. Who makes Tesla model 3? Why you review a Polestar 2 in grey as the base model is black colour and any other colour you have to pay a lot more money for?
Having driven both I can honestly say the Polestar is by far the better car from a drivers point of view, also it looks 1000 times better, the model 3 is the ugliest car going. Impressive but bloody ugly.
Think it's all about efficiency, with a 78kwh battery I'd be expecting 300 miles from that. Maybe doesn't matter for everyday use or those with home chargers but for me on a terrace, if I can eek out an extra 2 days commute that's a big deal.
Vehicle Polestar 2 Tesla 3 LR Range 233 EPA 353 EPA Efficiency 3.0mi/kw 4.7mi/kw Battery 78kwh 75kwh Price UK £52,900* £48,490 0-60 4.7s 4.2s Safety 5 star NCAP 5 star NCAP Service Annually No servicing required Warranty 3 years 8 years battery/motor Motor 408bhp 434bhp Charging 150DC 250DC Network Public only Tesla Network + public Safety Pilot* Autopilot Autonomous None £6.8k (software)** *Included Dual Motor, Long Range, Pilot & Plus pack to make it the equivalent to the Model 3 LR **Hardware included in base cost, can upgrade software at any time
You missed a couple of items in that list 😝 Vehicle Polestar 2 Tesla 3 LR Panel gaps N/A. +/- accepted tolerances Build quality Volvo Std. 😬😮😡 Cust. Service Any Volvo 19 in all of UK (6 in London)
@@SDK2006b There are a few holes in your comparison. I think you will find that Geely manufacture the Polestar 2 not Volvo. And Tesla doesn't rip off the customer by making you waste money on a service that is not required. Polestar on the other hand sold their soul to use Volvo service centres rather than setting up their own, thus, Volvo demanded that to use their service centres Polestar had to make services mandatory for all customers. Plus if you look in the US, that relationship is on the rocks already... That would be like Tesla using Ford's dealership network..... No Thanks What exactly is required in a Polestar service?
I’ve driven both and the polestar is just too cramped inside. I don’t understand how they managed to make such a big car so tiny inside. The left knee touches the tunnel and it gives me hip ache.
Friend of mine reserved a model 3 in 2016 (for UK), and in 2018-19 when it was available to buy in the UK he didn’t as he thought tesla could go bankrupt. The good news is 2 days ago he bought a Polestar 2 long range single motor, delivery in 24 weeks
Prefer the look of the Polestar but Model 3 long range £47K, Polestar with packs to match £53K, no superchargers, 3 has longer range as well. Game, set and match to Tesla
If you dont care about quality and service, you pick Tesla. If you do Polestar is your pick. There is so many videos out there now that tells you how to go thru a Tesla so you dont sign the deal and the car ends up under Tesla standards... Not needed on a Polestar as the quality control actually have eyes. Also Teslas are as cheap as they are because they dont sell them with profit. Then you go but they delivered positive numbers the last Q1-4. Yes they did. But Teslas money comes from selling emissions certificates and Bitcoin. Polestar actually sell their cars with a profit to share holders... also a thing Tesla dont do, profit to its share holders.
@@cofal79 and? I should by a car as it makes the shareholders more money? Firstly that makes no sense, secondly by your logic the m3 is better value as the company selling it are putting less mark up on it and thirdly have you seen teslas share price!
@@sircoynie Teslas share price is over priced... And no wonder as Tesla don't pay any to its share holders. But keeps all the money by themselves. Other car companies actually pay a sum to its shareholders... The Model 3, not M3 as that's a BMW... is far from a good car. But as fanboys normally do, they really just ignore all the flaws and say its better that the rest... That's why people still BMW and Audies🤣
Hi Rich, sorry but the cameras are very poor on the Tesla as I am very disappointed, I really miss a 360 camera as I have curbed my wheels. Other items like CarPlay, no heads up display, no Dual internal screens, Saloon style boot has limited space due to the weird opening , navigation is not consistent and the older Tesla's do not have power tailgates
Very nice review. But, can you please provide more info on total price for the two particular cars in this video? I suspect the M3 is a significantly lower price than the P2. Here in the states i had an order in for a P2, but when price was announced it was about $10k USD more expensive than comparable M3 so i cancelled.
Trouble is if I talk about prices they’re usually out of date after a week... Tesla prices go up and down. Polestar recently went up here too. Tesla 3LR and a Polestar 2 with the two packs mentions are both c. £50k at the moment.
Personally i thought that the Polestar was the better car, but the Model 3 was the better "package". The Polestar wins for me with the hatchback form and think the infotainment interface is better designed (though the Model 3 is really excellent). I also think it looks better and i prefer the Polestar seats. In the end though the range and charging network of the Tesla tipped the balance cos driving round europe in a Tesla is just a lot less stressful than in any other EV. So we bought the Model 3. I also think the Performance Pack on the Polestar is a step backward. The standard version is definitely more comfortable.
Tesla need to hire the Polestar’s designer. Tesla have the superior EV platform but the model 3 looks like a melted candle and the war on physical controls goes too far in the model 3, wiper controls belong on a stalk! The Polestar interior is much nicer but the car weighs the same as a small ship and the range suffers accordingly.
Perfect description of the Tesla's ugly looks; that's what you get when the head of design came from Mazda....I think he took inspiration from a logitech computer mouse!
Interesting reading the comments, I prefer the Tesla and have ordered one. What I hate most about the “legacy” manufactures is the “options list” and having a decent spec requires option packs costing thousands. Well done Tesla!
I agree, we just ordered a new Tesla M3 this week. Even though we love the design of the Polestar, and the car as a whole. But legacy manufactors will not be supported by me.
Really enjoyed this. I was always going for the Polestar until they recently put their prices up to get a comparable model to the LR. Therefore, I now have a LR in white with white interior on order! Can’t wait!
Great choice, it allows you to get the acceleration boost at a later date if you want. The white interior is definitely the way to go. A ship just arrived this morning in Southampton with a load on Model 3s from Shanghai. I wonder if yours will be on board! If you need a referral for your free 1,000 Supercharger miles let me know. Also have a £50 credit with Octupus Energy if you need it.
The problem with the two cars occurs when you compare their prices (Norway). Polestar 4WD has 455 km of range and costs the same as a M3 4WD with 612 km range. Both cars are fairly similarly equipped, so it all comes down to practical things like range and space. I’ve tested the newest Model 3 for several days, and only got to test the Polestar for a few hrs. Following were drawbacks for me: - Polestar has about 100 km less range for same price. - Polestar is very crammed, and essentially losing a seat in the rear due to the transmission tunnel isn’t a positive. They’re both brilliant in their own way, but this tipped the scales for me.
You forgot about infotainment/navigation? But anyway, I already know everything about both cars. I love Tesla and want one, but need a hatchback because of wheel chair, so Polestar it will be. :)
I still feel a polestar advantage is buttons, assuming rear passengers can control seats from the rear? I find the tesla way of just a screen is 99% but I do think rear passengers being able to control rear passenger seating just makes sense, miss wiper stalk functions in the tesla and strangely, heated seat button! Menu is a pain to use it. Volvo/assuming polestar have the same way to turn it on os miles better, still via screen but tap drivers heated seat to being up either wheel or seat. We were looking at both... Tesla 3 wins in my mind 👍
My wife hates driving our model 3 because of all the controls being on the center screen, and things that should be easy and obvious, buried or behind swiping gestures.
Okay... when they were doing the "point" thing on the screen. The score should have been 8.5 polestar to 1 on the tesla because everything he said that was "standard" is still more expensive on the tesla? Just because it's on package in a polestar doesn't mean the point automatically goes to the tesla? What kind of logic is that? The existence of the gauge cluster and everything that provides should be at least 3 points but for sake of argument we'll say it's 1. So without talking about actual driving/range/performance (the same way they did the score on the video): Score is 9.5 Polestar and 1 for the Tesla..... yikes.
I have owned both cars, firstly the M3 for 2 years and now the P2. Here is my view: Polestar Likes: - Looks fab especially with ‘Thunder’ colour choice. - Lovely, quality interior. - Solid, ‘cocoon’ like driving experience (see below). - Strong regen ‘braking’ allowing single pedal drive. - Comfortable for rear passengers - Dash screen with map - Frameless door mirrors - 360 camera view Dislikes: - Lacks Tesla overall ‘Fun factor’. - Despite it’s power, lack of engaged driving experience. Odd accelerator pedal feel: harder to press and not smooth responsive increase in power like the Tesla. The feel of speed is less, the steering is not so crisp 3 and you are more remote from the outside. P2 is just, well like driving a car. - Need more driver adjustment in Semi-auto drive mode ie. pointless so adaptive cruise only useful option. - No ability to watch movies/tv and if there was, the screen is too small for it anyway. Without having watched a movie in a Tesla you would likely think, why would you want to do that?! - Downloadable game completely rubbish compared to Tesla driving car game. - No Fireplace mode. Perfect after a chilly Open Water swim! - No satellite google maps view. - No graphical display of anticipated energy use when navigating to a destination. - No in-car ability to set charging times. - Old fashioned non-flush exterior door handles, cheap old style interior handles and air vents. - No ability to remotely move car forward or back with the key or phone. Useful to gain access to boot if parked close to garage door or in a tight parking space. - Poor rear view. So to sum up : The Polestar is a gorgeous car inside & out, It looks and feels the business! But it’s just a car. In contrast, the Tesla transforms driving from an otherwise mundane A-B necessity into a fun, engaging experience. It made me actually look forward to my daily commute, something which just can’t be overstated.
I'm a tesla shareholder and first choice would be a Sr model 3 to fit my budget. Tesla gave me a generous offer for my leaf so I was ready to trade up but insurance ost 3 grand to add the mrs! Since test drove a polestar and it's a superb alternative. Insurance is only a couple of hundred more a yr than my leaf for the lower range model (more than enough) with pilot and plus pack added. Its also a bit more affordable than a 3.* tesla pcp has a min of 10k miles a year and I don't even do 6k so am spending extra money. Sure I will get it back at the end of the pcp but better in my pocket. Latest offers trading in my leaf and the optioned polestar comes in at around £450 per month, tesla now £550 after the price hike. My opinion is try them both, throw in another ev to compare and make your decision. From my experience tech and kit wise polestar is one of the few that come close unless you spend stupid money on high end alternatives. *configurator is being updated this coming week so prices and spec may change.
Tesla has deleted radar from all of its cars. Polestar can have leather and ventilated seats, Tesla M3 neither. Polestar tire size has lots of runflat all season options, Tesla 3 none. Polestar 2 has SiriusXM, M3 no. P2 free charging for two years, M3 no. At least the M3s I test drove, the brakes had a grinding sound, and the motors could be heard whining, P2 neither was an issue. P2 has a $7500 tax credit, M3 none for now. If you don't need 250+ mile range, the P2 is the clear winner.
As long as you always have a Model 3 performance, a Model 3 long range AND a Model S in your driveway at any one time, the Tesla is a better all rounder. If you want one car that can do it all, go for the Polestar 2.
Tesla's design is more different and futuristic and comes off a bit toy'ish to my eye. Polestar looks much more like typical modern car, which has to be my favorite.
It could be me, but I got a strong feeling that the presenter has a rather clear bias towards the Model 3. He was niggling about the smallest of things (that center console does not get in the way, my feet have great resting position and I'm 6'3'') and then was dragging his feet when he had to admit points were the Polestar was better or would just gloss over some of the most obvious strong points (it's a hatchback with superior build quality and a better design)
The Tesla Model 3 misses two things which I like on the Polestar, which is Blind Spot detection + warning and the other thing is having a second screen in front of the driver. Tesla should've gone with at least a head-up display, but instead went for 1 screen only.
I have Blind spot detection but I still don't trust it and end up doing a shoulder check anyway. Just me??? I know the Tesla will show if anything is there on the centre screen, so doesn't that give a warning if you indicate?
@@rogerstarkey5390 Yes I know, but that's for crash avoidance after making a wrong decision. My current car (Hyundai Ioniq), as many other cars, simply show a light in the mirror to let you know there is a car there to prevent making this bad decision at all. I personally very much like this. I don't rely on it 100% of course, but I could if I wanted to; it is very accurate and simply helps me to detect something in my blind spot without actually having to look over my shoulder which I don't find very safe. I know the model 3 shows a 360° view on screen, but this is not the place to look at when you're changing lanes. In short ... it's kinda fine the way it is, but I prefer a warning in my mirrors.
Owning a volvo and a model 3. I really miss bliss in the tesla, also accurate sign reading, the dash screen I strangely don't really miss which I thought would be my biggest issue with the car, do however miss a controls/buttons for wipers and lights.
Seeing that relatively huge vertical barrier along the center console, it makes the Polestar look so claustrophobic to me compared to so many other EVs coming to market.
@@midnightstar4065 ah right thanks! my own ignorance then I've not paid too much attention to Polestar as its always seemed like one of those "ages away" type of cars (for the UK) forever. Shame that structure remained from the hybrid then think it really clutters the environment
@@edwyncorteen1527 It is not a conversion. The CMA platform has been purpose built t allow multi functionality, that is completely different to saying it is a conversion. Having batteries in the tunnel allows the floor to be lower giving more leg room.
That polestar 2 you showed in the video does NOT have heat pump. That is coming for the 2022 model. The model you showed does have all the the packs included. You are cheating and telling about up coming packs
Agreed. There are issues with the way the pricing and included packs was covered for the Polestar. Everyone looking at the price of the car shown will see it is £49,000 (probably £46K because the grant probably applied at the time) but that includes the '1st Edition' packs. The new options will drop the price and then you can add the packs. Also, the comparison with the boot.... the M3 boot opening is not good, so he skips to the Model S for that comparison??!? Seems like a level playing field
With the polestar, especially for the European market, I don’t understand why they didn’t just call it a Volvo. I certainly looks like one. Would have saved them the trip through the courts with Citroen over the logo.
Seems like it would be a no-brainer if Polestar made a lot of those features in their packs standard. Bundling stuff up like that is just frustrating and feels very "legacy auto", too.
I have to agree with Richard, my preferences is more aligned with his. I eagerly await my Tesla Model 3 Performance, but when I test drove all the cars, the polestar felt like a nice car, the model 3 was something new. That was my takeaway from the experience. I loved how Tesla have decided to just start from the ground up. Sure in some cases it won't suit everyone, and I'm sure lots of people will hate some choices, but to me I felt like I was sitting in the future, rather than just another car, as nice as it was. I also thought the ride was horrible in the polestar, but I drove the performance version and it was admittedly before all the updates, but still, its a normal car, much like my mums Volvo. Tesla felt more exciting to be in. If you don't like change, then Polestar is likely the better choice.
The Polestar is beautiful, but it's overpriced. I settled for a Model 3 a year ago although my heart favored the Polestar. But the Model 3 has more range and more features for the same price.
One of the main things here in Australia is also towing. The polestar is rated for 1500kg whereas the tesla 3 is rated for only 1000kg :/ would have went for the tesla if I didn't have a boat to tow around...
What about the looks of the Tesla, the Polestar is a far nicer looking car and fit and finish on Tesla’s are awful. The lack of a HUD option and only a central screen for the Model 3 is also a big negative which rarely gets discussed in reviews? However, if you do high mileage the range and supercharger infrastructure makes the Tesla a better choice, otherwise the polestar looks a far nicer car.
The insurance difference between the Tesla model 3 and polestar 2 is insane.
As a 21 year old with a 2 year license, 2 years NCB:
Polestar 2 SM: £1,100
Model 3 SR: £3,300
As a Swede, the model 3's interior is not Scandinavian. It is plain and cheap. The polestar is a Scandinavian design even though it is not obvious at first. Clean lines, everything that is necessary is there and everything that is un necessary is not present in the interior. Ive been in the volvo xc40 which has a similar interior and the space in that was enough. The tesla's centre console is not that clean actually as it is a crash between different non-matching materials.
On a different note, the reason the handels are the way they are is because it prevents them from freezing in cold Scandinavian climates, the tesla handels are know to free in winter here in sweden
oh dear grumpy swede likes clutter 😊
My view - the Tesla wins on efficiency and the charging network. The Polestar wins as a car; it’s quieter on NVH, has a driver display and feels better built.
If you don’t drive 200+ daily miles and/or don’t need the Supercharger network, then it’s hard to recommend the Tesla.
Most people buy Teslas for the charging network, range sure, but a lot of it is the technology imo. At least in the US.
Polestar wins hands down on looks, Tesla M3 looks awful.
Peter Harrison
Or, conversely, if you do drive 200 miles (not "daily" but "regularly" it's hard to recommend the Polestar?
@@rogerstarkey5390 If you do drive 200 miles, you're probably still alright with the Polestar. If this was 3 years ago or more, then the Tesla would be the overall winner because of the charging network. As charging networks are expanded, the necessity of having more range is becoming less of a factor
@@rogerstarkey5390 in that case you should drive a hybrid or PHEV.
giving points to the m3 because the equipment comes as standard is kind of pointless if then it costs more than the P2. The comparison should be done in light of the final price
I think his point was that when you add the extra packages so you are comparing like for like then the Polestar 2 is £4,410 more expensive than the Tesla Model 3.
@@raymondsmith9936 only it's not. They're the same price, especially as you have to add £1500 to the Tesla to get 19"wheels that don't look like grey dinner plates.
@@TheWitchfinderGenral you can just dismount the plastic blades… for free
@@hardywoodaway9912 sure you can, but they are 18"wheels underneath, right? They don't exactly look good.
@@TheWitchfinderGenral totally with you they look like shit with or without the grey dinner plate. that option is for me mandatory. As well as the white Frame to replace the super ugly and kitch wooden one. which is another 1200eur. Yes 1200eur to just change this horrible wooden thing. and no i don’t want to start hiding it with 3M self adhesive vinyl on a 65K eur
The Model 3 is an appliance. The Polestar 2 is a car.
I've owned both (previously model 3, now the polestar).
Hi Erik
May I ask few questions?
I am trying to have both real driving experiences on Tesla M3 (TM3) and Polestar 2.
I have had two days driving experience with TM3
however TM3’s autopilot is really good for me but the way navigation displayed on Screen is really bothering me
Just wondering how about your PS2 dealing with auto piloting on urban street ?
Second, how is PS2 suspension feel, tesla 3 is too firm for me and kids
"Do you get wheels as standard?" Haha. It has to be said Tesla include so much kit as standard to simplify production, whereas most other manufacturers seem to make most of their profit on option packs. As a consumer I much prefer the Tesla approach. Even if the base price is similar between cars, by the time you've specced up most they're much more than base price.
See the new Skoda EV as a prime example. Starts at £40k and soon hits >£50k when you add what should be standard stuff...
Yeah, lots of praised features are also only available on long range or performance.
At least with the polestar you can take the pack without taking the performance long range model... A bit more choice is not necessarily bad.
For Tesla if you want better sound quality, it's 59k€ start price...
@@tiloalo Fair, although the base sound system is pretty good and you can upgrade to something better aftermarket. I do get your point though, there are several examples of this.
Polestar aren't too bad tbh compared to some. I dont like not being able to option better sound with the Sr 3 when I don't need a large battery.
@@everusualsuspect I specced one with some bells and whistles and didn't go overboard. Didn't even add a heat pump and it cost over £100 more a month that a sr m3
Having now experienced both of the cars in detail and driver experience the Polestar 2 is a clear winner for me. The driving experience and genuine premium feel of the Polestar is superior to that of the Model 3. Also when it comes to range, the American is optimistic and the Swede pessimistic :-)
to be fair the efficiency between the 2 isn't even close
@@elduderino7767 true, but the polestar battery is a lot larger
@@s13dad82 if safety is the primary concern then surely you'd go with LFP batteries?
remember this is engineered by chinese, not volvo, you can throw volvos safety credentials out the window (if that is what you are basing you opinion on)
@@Kurre. battery larger yes but more mass, wear, cost per km, slowing charging times, worse fit for a home solar array
if you want to really take advantage of EVs and remove electricity and fuel bills from your life then efficiency is king
personally i prefer the aggressive looks of the polestar2 but for me that isn't enough, too many comprimies.
I still think the polestar will be a success because many are ruled by their heart rather than their mind - it's a beautiful car
@@elduderino7767 I disagree with your opinion on the car and I think that it does an excellent job of being a good EV for an ok price. I live in Sweden and I know at least 5 previous tesla owners who have switched to the polestar 2 from their model 3's and old models S. I have also only heard good things about it from my German friends and contacts who like it because of the fact that it looks like a futuristic car/volvo, more than an EV.
Nice comparison of the two. That centre console seems rather large and designed to keep the front occupants apart.
The Polestar seems a much bulkier car partly down to it being based on an ICE car with that large front area. The Tesla doesn’t need that massive space under the bonnet and still has a larger froot.
Ending scene: just looking at the hoods of both cars that Tesla hood is totally mis-aligned and gaps are inconsistent all the way around the frunk. Polestar clearly better put together
Have a 2018 model 3 and have no gap or paint issues. I have seen people online with Mercedes with bad gap issues. All of this is a misnomer. WE all know that Tesla is scrutinized more than any other car. They have to be, they are the reason why the ice car industry is threatened and the reason why everyone is looking at other evs now as well. I would never want to drive the polestar because every day, I have to reach down to shift, and go inside to open the Frunk. Inconvenient, hassles every single time I drive the car. I WOULD HATE IT. PLUS I HAVE LOST LOTS OF CONSOLE SPACE BECAUSE OF THAT STUPID SHIFTER BEING THERE. WHY? WHY?
@@ariip oh fk off mate, pulling that lever is no harder than tapping the button on your phone nor on the display in your model 3. Not to mention it’s a area you rarely have to use. They are both fairly useless in most scenarios.
@@ariip Tesla actually has the BIGGEST problem with gap allignment issues and paint quality issues from factory. Why don't you search up things you need to check before picking up your Tesla/pre-inspection before signing. Almost EVERYONE mentions the body gaps, panel gaps, paint work, and undercarriage. These have been problems with Tesla for a long while now.
I drove both and found the noise level in the Tesla to be much worse than the Polestar. The Polestar also seemed to be put together much better, which is kinda the table stakes for a good car, IMHO. At the end of the day, both are great vehicles and a purchase of either is one less ICE car on the road so that's a win for everyone (except maybe Big Oil).
Do you know which year the Model 3 was manufactured in? The recent Model 3s now come with thicker window glass which apparently reduces the cabin noise quite a bit.
@@tominco I don't, but I test drove it about 6 months ago if that is any indication. It was the whole NVH of the car that was much higher, IMHO, than the Polestar, under similar driving conditions.
@@ScottLeapman Not sure what NVH means, but if it was 6 months ago I think the car you drove would have been before the double-pane glass began being fitted to all Model 3. It does make a difference, but it could be that the Polestar 2 is still quieter.
@@tominco NVH is Noise, Vibration and Harshness. It is typically used as a partially subjective assessment for the overall ride impression.
The laminated glass apparently makes very little, if any difference to the noise levels. I've had a Model 3 Performance for over a year, really like it BUT the noise levels are the one thing that puts me off getting another one. At 70-80 mph it's tiresome. Ironic really for an EV to be noisy like this.
15:40 mind blown. I literally had my jaw dropped for about 30s while I processed the information and the flashbacks. My childhood was spent going through this hatch in my dad's Volvo, and I always wondered why they put it in there.
volve is owned by bat soup inc.
I call it the Glory Hole.
This vid should be renamed “Tesla Fanboy makes subjective comments on why his ugly car is better”. How you can prefer the unfurnished flat feel of the Tesla is beyond me. On paper the Tesla is the right choice, but in the real world the PS2 is superior in quality and desirability.
If Tesla and Polestar made a car together it would probably be the greatest car ever made.
Nordic Prospecting
That's a fair assessment, for now.
I think the Koreans may be throwing a spanner in the works of other brands, but these two seem best placed to resist.
Incredibly useful video. I have a model 3 and really like the polestar but though it pricy. Removing the Performance pack, which I really don't nee I can paint things gold myself!, has made it such a decent price. Thanks for the advice
So many Polestar reviews with Tesla choose M3 Performance when comparing speed, M3 LR when comparing distance and now ro tol it all Model S when comparing boot size. There is always something better on another car but that's why the Polestar has been voted the Tip Gearbest all rounder, and it looks way better with superior build standard. Only one for me is the Polestar - a great car.
Links to those reviews???
You 2 need to do more vlogs togeter.
Ok.. will do!
Great teamwork!
Rear cross traffic alert is definitely one of those things I can't believe Tesla overlooked.
And the trunk gesture, it could be implemented with OTA just using the backup camera.
I wish I could see Polestar2 more, but they're stuck in litigation for thelr Citroenish logo.
Sadly you can't upload a screenshot but look at the build quality of the door trim @ 13.28
Great and fair review. Have you driven both cars at higher speed, say 180 km/h? I did (I live in Germany). It seems to me that the PS2 handles that better then the M3 which seemed a bit nervous in the rear. Of course the M3 does has a higher top speed but I don’t drive >200 km/h on the motorway. By the way, Joe wins the shoe comparison
Can only do 113kmh here. Been faster for the carwow drag races I help them with. Model 3 performance video from a couple of days ago I was up c.146mph/235kmh and it felt pretty good
12:50 this is only a problem with the right hand drive model because with the left hand drive version you can easely put your left foot aside but I get that that is annoying
7:20 As far as I know, the exterior mirrors on the Tesla isn't dimmed by a sensor, it's just dimmed by the date and time of day and location (the car simply calculates the ambient light level based on that, and then dims the mirrors). That's a really bad design, because when it's dark, you don't want your mirrors dimmed unless there's another car behind you. The Polestar does that (like most other cars).
good point, but one that can be fixed by software easily if they are bothered too..
@@simonw330 Yes, I guess they could use the cameras as sensors to detect for example cars behind you. Wonder why they don't, shouldn't be hard for a company that thinks they are really, really close to full self driving (yes, biggest bluff of the century).
This was an easy one for me, that centre console dug into the side of my knee in every seating position! Could not tolerate it. Well done Richard for calling it out, can be a deal breaker.
thats a matter of taste. i love cars that have "hugging" feeling, i hate open spaces personally.
Not only did that dig in, I nearly broke my neck getting into the car as I smashed my head on the roof. Somehow the door is too small to get in. I don’t know how that’s possible.
Polestar just looks so tight and claustrophobic in the driver seat. Model 3 is so open and spacious.
Yeah true. I think Polestar need to take a look at the central area design big time. Tesla certainly has improved inside with the dual wireless charging, improved storage and removing all the gloss they used have. I like that the polestar has more switches and buttons though.
At 6'4" I can't help thinking I'd find the Polestar claustrophobic (and agree re the left leg stretch room)
Any issues on fit? Which is better made?
Great double act. I enquired about the car at the weekend but it was sold on the Tuesday! I tried to phone on bank holiday Monday.
You should make dedicated videos about EV fast charging. It is such a complicated obstacle for most people to understand and overcome. It stop a lot of people from buying an EV.
Great video Richard, the one thing missing from the head to head was the charging. With Polestar having to rely on the woefully inadequate number of chargers out there, it has a big disadvantage. I love the car, but on balance would have to go with Tesla for their charging network!
“Do you get wheels as standard”😂😂
The biggest plus the Polestar has over the Model 3 is the fact it's a hatchback so you can get large items (chest of drawers or under counter fridge) in the boot which you can't in the Model 3. Model Y is a hatchback so it is more comparable to the Polestar 2. However the Model Y; coming to the UK early next year; is more expensive than the Model 3, starting at £55k for the dual motor Model Y (I've ordered one).
The biggest plus is its robust solidity, IMO. That's the most noticeable difference between the two vehicles or between a Polestar/Volvo and pretty much any Tesla.
360 camera is amazing on the polestar, so much better than anything out there
Great video! I'm considering both of these cars but that creased rubber seal on the M3 (by your shoulder @ 13:31) looks pretty rough...
how does the vents work in the back in the tesla
Here in Australia the Polestar 2 with full options is the same cost as the Tesla 3
Seems quite a lot of low frequency noise picked up by the mic, I've noticed that on other vids of the Polestar - is this audiable in the cabin? Sounds like quite loud tyre noise.
Both brilliant cars, both look smart, prefer the driver display and cabin in the Polestar, but the Tesla is more technologically advanced and has a better range, also the Supercharger network is sort of a clincher for me. I'm just not interested in having a motorised boot or motorised anything, or any of the self driving electronics, just adds complexity, extra cost and reduces reliability. My Vaxhall Ampera has electronic door unlock buttons, 3 out of the 4 have broken, they are £200 ea to fix, I've never ever had a problem unlocking doors on any other car I've owned, I'm thinking since EV's are so reliable and last so long manufacturers are adding things that will break and cost a fortune to fix to maintain their income.
Your doors not unlocking have nothing to do with it being an electric car. They are part of shonky GM electrics.
Polestar definite looks better in my opinion. At least in the states, the polestar is more affordable now including those two packages. Tough choice.
Saftey?
For me, I’m waiting on the Polestar 2 to be available in my region to replace my 2018 Model 3 LR Dual Motor.
Why?
Actually went to try the Polestar 2 and 2 seconds in the driving seat I figured this car was not made for my body. As you mentioned I could not get my leg comfortable and it kept banging the center console. Not a problem on the Model 3.
100% agree! I wondered if the left hand drive ones are better? I have always had this issue with RHD Audis and BMW’s!
@@sircoynieIn the left hand drive ones, no one complains about that issue
What is the cost of a Polestar?
Rich do you have an LFP battery model 3 that you could do some UK testing with range/charging etc in the cold weather?
There is a shipment that just arrived this morning from Shanghai. Not sure if LFP is just for use in China or not?
@@raymondsmith9936 My understanding is that the LFP battery will be used for the Chinese made standard range plus models. I think you will be able to tell as the software will no longer suggest a daily charge of 70/80% etc but will want you to charge to 100% daily.
Anyhow if you do get an LFP model in the shipment it would be great to see some testing. Keep up the good work!
Ok no mention that the Polestar 2 has a 360 degrees camera, heated steering wheel and has autopilot like Tesla. Polestar in black stands out so why look at it in a grey colour which is more expensive than the black one? You are buying a Volvo XC40 with the Polestar 2 as it has the same build interior and build quality. Why was the Tesla Model S shown???? Polestar 2 in black looks wise is incredible.
I look forward to you review video…
“Why look at a grey one” 😂
(Because that’s what Polestar gave us).
It’s just my opinion. Don’t take offence. The 360 cam is, like most, fairly useless most of the time.
@@RSEV I just dont why a Tesla S was shown in this video. So Polestar is being compared to the Tesla S or the Model 3? Plus why not compare two cars in the same colour? Why not say in the review that this is the colour Polestar gave us even though a black Polestar 2 looks superior to a white Tesla and is cheaper for a lease? The build quality of the Polestar speaks for itself. Its practically a Volvo XC40. Who makes Tesla model 3? Why you review a Polestar 2 in grey as the base model is black colour and any other colour you have to pay a lot more money for?
Having driven both I can honestly say the Polestar is by far the better car from a drivers point of view, also it looks 1000 times better, the model 3 is the ugliest car going.
Impressive but bloody ugly.
Think it's all about efficiency, with a 78kwh battery I'd be expecting 300 miles from that. Maybe doesn't matter for everyday use or those with home chargers but for me on a terrace, if I can eek out an extra 2 days commute that's a big deal.
oofff...in that case an EV doesn't seem ideal for you altogether now, does it?
The Tesla doesn’t have radar cruise control
Vehicle Polestar 2 Tesla 3 LR
Range 233 EPA 353 EPA
Efficiency 3.0mi/kw 4.7mi/kw
Battery 78kwh 75kwh
Price UK £52,900* £48,490
0-60 4.7s 4.2s
Safety 5 star NCAP 5 star NCAP
Service Annually No servicing required
Warranty 3 years 8 years battery/motor
Motor 408bhp 434bhp
Charging 150DC 250DC
Network Public only Tesla Network + public
Safety Pilot* Autopilot
Autonomous None £6.8k (software)**
*Included Dual Motor, Long Range, Pilot & Plus pack to make it the equivalent to the Model 3 LR
**Hardware included in base cost, can upgrade software at any time
You missed a couple of items in that list 😝
Vehicle Polestar 2 Tesla 3 LR
Panel gaps N/A. +/- accepted tolerances
Build quality Volvo Std. 😬😮😡
Cust. Service Any Volvo 19 in all of UK (6 in London)
@@SDK2006b There are a few holes in your comparison.
I think you will find that Geely manufacture the Polestar 2 not Volvo.
And Tesla doesn't rip off the customer by making you waste money on a service that is not required.
Polestar on the other hand sold their soul to use Volvo service centres rather than setting up their own, thus, Volvo demanded that to use their service centres Polestar had to make services mandatory for all customers.
Plus if you look in the US, that relationship is on the rocks already...
That would be like Tesla using Ford's dealership network..... No Thanks
What exactly is required in a Polestar service?
Well done video. Very entertaining.
I’ve driven both and the polestar is just too cramped inside. I don’t understand how they managed to make such a big car so tiny inside. The left knee touches the tunnel and it gives me hip ache.
@0:38 the Polestar looks like a Mustang, the Tesla a plaice.
Friend of mine reserved a model 3 in 2016 (for UK), and in 2018-19 when it was available to buy in the UK he didn’t as he thought tesla could go bankrupt. The good news is 2 days ago he bought a Polestar 2 long range single motor, delivery in 24 weeks
You two have really good onscreen chemistry, keep it up 🤣
And offscreen❤
Prefer the look of the Polestar but Model 3 long range £47K, Polestar with packs to match £53K, no superchargers, 3 has longer range as well. Game, set and match to Tesla
If you dont care about quality and service, you pick Tesla.
If you do Polestar is your pick.
There is so many videos out there now that tells you how to go thru a Tesla so you dont sign the deal and the car ends up under Tesla standards...
Not needed on a Polestar as the quality control actually have eyes.
Also Teslas are as cheap as they are because they dont sell them with profit.
Then you go but they delivered positive numbers the last Q1-4. Yes they did.
But Teslas money comes from selling emissions certificates and Bitcoin.
Polestar actually sell their cars with a profit to share holders... also a thing Tesla dont do, profit to its share holders.
@@cofal79 and? I should by a car as it makes the shareholders more money? Firstly that makes no sense, secondly by your logic the m3 is better value as the company selling it are putting less mark up on it and thirdly have you seen teslas share price!
@@sircoynie Teslas share price is over priced...
And no wonder as Tesla don't pay any to its share holders. But keeps all the money by themselves.
Other car companies actually pay a sum to its shareholders...
The Model 3, not M3 as that's a BMW... is far from a good car.
But as fanboys normally do, they really just ignore all the flaws and say its better that the rest...
That's why people still BMW and Audies🤣
Could you please do a comparison between the Tesla model 3 and Hyundai ioniq 5?
Coming soon hopefully 😙
Doesn’t the Polestar have a more sophisticated and better suspension than the M3?
thx for the review! now that the tesla went up in price, the polestar is more evenly matched, even with all the optional packages
Hi Rich, sorry but the cameras are very poor on the Tesla as I am very disappointed, I really miss a 360 camera as I have curbed my wheels.
Other items like CarPlay, no heads up display, no Dual internal screens, Saloon style boot has limited space due to the weird opening , navigation is not consistent and the older Tesla's do not have power tailgates
I just want a model 3 hatchback. Any clues as to when the model y will hit the UK?
same - gonna reserve one as soon as i can. It seems it wont be till early 2022.
Yes but it’s hideous looking even worse than the 3 but not as atrocious as the X. The S is the only good looking Tesla
And then you swap to a Model S just because the 3 doesn't have a hatchback. Minus 10 points for the 3 for not being hatchback.
By far the best EV channel on TH-cam now Richard. Love it. I’m with you M3 just pips it.
Thanks for kind comments!
Tomorrow I’m filming an amazing car. Pretty darned exclusive too. Looking forward to it.
Gear selector on the center console? Car is off my list...
Very nice review. But, can you please provide more info on total price for the two particular cars in this video? I suspect the M3 is a significantly lower price than the P2. Here in the states i had an order in for a P2, but when price was announced it was about $10k USD more expensive than comparable M3 so i cancelled.
Trouble is if I talk about prices they’re usually out of date after a week...
Tesla prices go up and down. Polestar recently went up here too.
Tesla 3LR and a Polestar 2 with the two packs mentions are both c. £50k at the moment.
Polestar 2 price suffers in the US because the trump era 25% tariff on Chinese made cars. Biden needs to fix that.
Personally i thought that the Polestar was the better car, but the Model 3 was the better "package". The Polestar wins for me with the hatchback form and think the infotainment interface is better designed (though the Model 3 is really excellent). I also think it looks better and i prefer the Polestar seats. In the end though the range and charging network of the Tesla tipped the balance cos driving round europe in a Tesla is just a lot less stressful than in any other EV. So we bought the Model 3.
I also think the Performance Pack on the Polestar is a step backward. The standard version is definitely more comfortable.
For me.... Polestar looks a lot better inside and out. So you either want a better look (polestar) or better range and speed (tesla)
Great comparison , thanks
What's going on with that weather steal at 13:29?
That lack of space in the centre console area on the Polestar, that's the deal breaker for me.
why pay more for second best??
I’d love your reflections on this review following the price increases :-)
Tesla need to hire the Polestar’s designer. Tesla have the superior EV platform but the model 3 looks like a melted candle and the war on physical controls goes too far in the model 3, wiper controls belong on a stalk!
The Polestar interior is much nicer but the car weighs the same as a small ship and the range suffers accordingly.
Perfect description of the Tesla's ugly looks; that's what you get when the head of design came from Mazda....I think he took inspiration from a logitech computer mouse!
Interesting reading the comments, I prefer the Tesla and have ordered one. What I hate most about the “legacy” manufactures is the “options list” and having a decent spec requires option packs costing thousands. Well done Tesla!
I agree, we just ordered a new Tesla M3 this week. Even though we love the design of the Polestar, and the car as a whole. But legacy manufactors will not be supported by me.
Really enjoyed this. I was always going for the Polestar until they recently put their prices up to get a comparable model to the LR. Therefore, I now have a LR in white with white interior on order! Can’t wait!
Great choice, it allows you to get the acceleration boost at a later date if you want. The white interior is definitely the way to go.
A ship just arrived this morning in Southampton with a load on Model 3s from Shanghai. I wonder if yours will be on board!
If you need a referral for your free 1,000 Supercharger miles let me know. Also have a £50 credit with Octupus Energy if you need it.
@@raymondsmith9936 Many thanks!
The problem with the two cars occurs when you compare their prices (Norway). Polestar 4WD has 455 km of range and costs the same as a M3 4WD with 612 km range. Both cars are fairly similarly equipped, so it all comes down to practical things like range and space. I’ve tested the newest Model 3 for several days, and only got to test the Polestar for a few hrs. Following were drawbacks for me:
- Polestar has about 100 km less range for same price.
- Polestar is very crammed, and essentially losing a seat in the rear due to the transmission tunnel isn’t a positive.
They’re both brilliant in their own way, but this tipped the scales for me.
The lack of an AR HUD in both cars is poor.
You forgot about infotainment/navigation?
But anyway, I already know everything about both cars. I love Tesla and want one, but need a hatchback because of wheel chair, so Polestar it will be. :)
I still feel a polestar advantage is buttons, assuming rear passengers can control seats from the rear?
I find the tesla way of just a screen is 99% but I do think rear passengers being able to control rear passenger seating just makes sense, miss wiper stalk functions in the tesla and strangely, heated seat button! Menu is a pain to use it. Volvo/assuming polestar have the same way to turn it on os miles better, still via screen but tap drivers heated seat to being up either wheel or seat.
We were looking at both... Tesla 3 wins in my mind 👍
My wife hates driving our model 3 because of all the controls being on the center screen, and things that should be easy and obvious, buried or behind swiping gestures.
Okay... when they were doing the "point" thing on the screen. The score should have been 8.5 polestar to 1 on the tesla because everything he said that was "standard" is still more expensive on the tesla? Just because it's on package in a polestar doesn't mean the point automatically goes to the tesla? What kind of logic is that?
The existence of the gauge cluster and everything that provides should be at least 3 points but for sake of argument we'll say it's 1.
So without talking about actual driving/range/performance (the same way they did the score on the video): Score is 9.5 Polestar and 1 for the Tesla..... yikes.
Not really a good review, you can tell they are too biased. I know Tesla is very problematic, whatever they say, I am not buying a Tesla ever again.
Car Trumps - wonderful, reminds me of days in the pub discussing meaningless differences 😀
Surely the polestar must be quieter. That’s my main complaint of my model 3.
Well Volvo's have a reputation for being quiet so I'd say it certainly is. There's an easy way to find out. Bjorn.
I have owned both cars, firstly the M3 for 2 years and now the P2. Here is my view:
Polestar Likes:
- Looks fab especially with ‘Thunder’ colour choice.
- Lovely, quality interior.
- Solid, ‘cocoon’ like driving experience (see below).
- Strong regen ‘braking’ allowing single pedal drive.
- Comfortable for rear passengers
- Dash screen with map
- Frameless door mirrors
- 360 camera view
Dislikes:
- Lacks Tesla overall ‘Fun factor’.
- Despite it’s power, lack of engaged driving experience. Odd accelerator pedal feel: harder to press and not smooth responsive increase in power like the Tesla. The feel of speed is less, the steering is not so crisp 3 and you are more remote from the outside. P2 is just, well like driving a car.
- Need more driver adjustment in Semi-auto drive mode ie. pointless so adaptive cruise only useful option.
- No ability to watch movies/tv and if there was, the screen is too small for it anyway. Without having watched a movie in a Tesla you would likely think, why would you want to do that?!
- Downloadable game completely rubbish compared to Tesla driving car game.
- No Fireplace mode. Perfect after a chilly Open Water swim!
- No satellite google maps view.
- No graphical display of anticipated energy use when navigating to a destination.
- No in-car ability to set charging times.
- Old fashioned non-flush exterior door handles, cheap old style interior handles and air vents.
- No ability to remotely move car forward or back with the key or phone. Useful to gain access to boot if parked close to garage door or in a tight parking space.
- Poor rear view.
So to sum up : The Polestar is a gorgeous car inside & out, It looks and feels the business!
But it’s just a car. In contrast, the Tesla transforms driving from an otherwise mundane A-B necessity into a fun, engaging experience. It made me actually look forward to my daily commute, something which just can’t be overstated.
Have you driven the Tesla or the Polestar?
@@s13dad82 He says he’s owned both. The Model 3 for 2 years and now the Polestar 2. Did you even read the comment?
Clicked on subtitles in first 0:03 not knowing what the heck they were saying...ha, then the english came.
I'm surprised how little attention you are giving the building quality. Is it possible to find a brand with more issues than a Tesla?
I'm a tesla shareholder and first choice would be a Sr model 3 to fit my budget. Tesla gave me a generous offer for my leaf so I was ready to trade up but insurance ost 3 grand to add the mrs!
Since test drove a polestar and it's a superb alternative. Insurance is only a couple of hundred more a yr than my leaf for the lower range model (more than enough) with pilot and plus pack added.
Its also a bit more affordable than a 3.* tesla pcp has a min of 10k miles a year and I don't even do 6k so am spending extra money. Sure I will get it back at the end of the pcp but better in my pocket. Latest offers trading in my leaf and the optioned polestar comes in at around £450 per month, tesla now £550 after the price hike.
My opinion is try them both, throw in another ev to compare and make your decision. From my experience tech and kit wise polestar is one of the few that come close unless you spend stupid money on high end alternatives.
*configurator is being updated this coming week so prices and spec may change.
Tesla has deleted radar from all of its cars. Polestar can have leather and ventilated seats, Tesla M3 neither. Polestar tire size has lots of runflat all season options, Tesla 3 none. Polestar 2 has SiriusXM, M3 no. P2 free charging for two years, M3 no. At least the M3s I test drove, the brakes had a grinding sound, and the motors could be heard whining, P2 neither was an issue. P2 has a $7500 tax credit, M3 none for now. If you don't need 250+ mile range, the P2 is the clear winner.
As long as you always have a Model 3 performance, a Model 3 long range AND a Model S in your driveway at any one time, the Tesla is a better all rounder.
If you want one car that can do it all, go for the Polestar 2.
Tesla's design is more different and futuristic and comes off a bit toy'ish to my eye. Polestar looks much more like typical modern car, which has to be my favorite.
What's the charging infrastructure like in GB, asking because thinking of getting electric car.
For Tesla, easy. For others, actually pretty good now. Apps like zap map and ABRP are excellent
It could be me, but I got a strong feeling that the presenter has a rather clear bias towards the Model 3. He was niggling about the smallest of things (that center console does not get in the way, my feet have great resting position and I'm 6'3'') and then was dragging his feet when he had to admit points were the Polestar was better or would just gloss over some of the most obvious strong points (it's a hatchback with superior build quality and a better design)
The Tesla Model 3 misses two things which I like on the Polestar, which is Blind Spot detection + warning and the other thing is having a second screen in front of the driver. Tesla should've gone with at least a head-up display, but instead went for 1 screen only.
I have Blind spot detection but I still don't trust it and end up doing a shoulder check anyway. Just me???
I know the Tesla will show if anything is there on the centre screen, so doesn't that give a warning if you indicate?
The Tesla has 360° detection.... And avoidance.
@@rogerstarkey5390 Yes I know, but that's for crash avoidance after making a wrong decision. My current car (Hyundai Ioniq), as many other cars, simply show a light in the mirror to let you know there is a car there to prevent making this bad decision at all. I personally very much like this. I don't rely on it 100% of course, but I could if I wanted to; it is very accurate and simply helps me to detect something in my blind spot without actually having to look over my shoulder which I don't find very safe. I know the model 3 shows a 360° view on screen, but this is not the place to look at when you're changing lanes. In short ... it's kinda fine the way it is, but I prefer a warning in my mirrors.
Tesla DOES have blis. Only it’s on the main screen. (Not as usefull as in the mirrors though)
Owning a volvo and a model 3. I really miss bliss in the tesla, also accurate sign reading, the dash screen I strangely don't really miss which I thought would be my biggest issue with the car, do however miss a controls/buttons for wipers and lights.
Seeing that relatively huge vertical barrier along the center console, it makes the Polestar look so claustrophobic to me compared to so many other EVs coming to market.
Caused by it being a conversion from an ICE the tunnel is full of batteries.
@@edwyncorteen1527 Which ICE car was it a conversion from? afaik Polestar was always exclusively an EV platform?
@@weeblewonder Polestar 1 is a hybrid
@@midnightstar4065 ah right thanks! my own ignorance then I've not paid too much attention to Polestar as its always seemed like one of those "ages away" type of cars (for the UK) forever. Shame that structure remained from the hybrid then think it really clutters the environment
@@edwyncorteen1527 It is not a conversion. The CMA platform has been purpose built t allow multi functionality, that is completely different to saying it is a conversion. Having batteries in the tunnel allows the floor to be lower giving more leg room.
That polestar 2 you showed in the video does NOT have heat pump. That is coming for the 2022 model. The model you showed does have all the the packs included. You are cheating and telling about up coming packs
Agreed. There are issues with the way the pricing and included packs was covered for the Polestar. Everyone looking at the price of the car shown will see it is £49,000 (probably £46K because the grant probably applied at the time) but that includes the '1st Edition' packs. The new options will drop the price and then you can add the packs. Also, the comparison with the boot.... the M3 boot opening is not good, so he skips to the Model S for that comparison??!? Seems like a level playing field
Great double act!!!
With the polestar, especially for the European market, I don’t understand why they didn’t just call it a Volvo. I certainly looks like one. Would have saved them the trip through the courts with Citroen over the logo.
Seems like it would be a no-brainer if Polestar made a lot of those features in their packs standard. Bundling stuff up like that is just frustrating and feels very "legacy auto", too.
Polestar is not on an exclusive EV platform. It's based on the Volvo XC40 SUV.
So after your comprehensive trashing of the Polestar, we can assume that you kneel at the altar of Elon Musk.
I have to agree with Richard, my preferences is more aligned with his. I eagerly await my Tesla Model 3 Performance, but when I test drove all the cars, the polestar felt like a nice car, the model 3 was something new. That was my takeaway from the experience. I loved how Tesla have decided to just start from the ground up. Sure in some cases it won't suit everyone, and I'm sure lots of people will hate some choices, but to me I felt like I was sitting in the future, rather than just another car, as nice as it was. I also thought the ride was horrible in the polestar, but I drove the performance version and it was admittedly before all the updates, but still, its a normal car, much like my mums Volvo. Tesla felt more exciting to be in. If you don't like change, then Polestar is likely the better choice.
I think you need to drive both cars at motorway speeds before saying the M3 is as quiet as P2.
Have you?
Polestar just looks better in and out, but objectively the model 3 is better. So not sure which I’d get given life isn’t all on a spreadsheet
The Polestar is beautiful, but it's overpriced. I settled for a Model 3 a year ago although my heart favored the Polestar. But the Model 3 has more range and more features for the same price.
Tesla is clearly more established too. Don’t buy from companies that aren’t major
@@BRBallin1 Polestar is just Volvo- both owned by massive Co. Geely 😂
One of the main things here in Australia is also towing. The polestar is rated for 1500kg whereas the tesla 3 is rated for only 1000kg :/ would have went for the tesla if I didn't have a boat to tow around...
What about the looks of the Tesla, the Polestar is a far nicer looking car and fit and finish on Tesla’s are awful. The lack of a HUD option and only a central screen for the Model 3 is also a big negative which rarely gets discussed in reviews? However, if you do high mileage the range and supercharger infrastructure makes the Tesla a better choice, otherwise the polestar looks a far nicer car.
Lack of a screen in front of the driver is a complete deal breaker for me for the Tesla. One of the main reasons I'm looking at the Polestar instead.