Looks like a very nice BEV. Its relative inefficiency vs Tesla is significant, but the Tesla stands out here, most other BEVs will be similar to the Polestar. It's a hatchback, which would be pretty important for many purchasers. I don't know why Tesla doesn't offer a hatchback version of its Model 3, the Model Y is bigger and more expensive. The ride of the Polestar in this video is obviously less jittery and more comfortable in the video compared to the sport model or the Tesla in your other video. One other thing most reviews never mention - all models of the Polestar are able to tow 1.5 tonnes. That's almost unique and that level of towing brings many medium sized caravans into contention, even with front wheel drive. .
Referring to 5:40 in Thomas´ noteworthy review: Yesterday I had the chance of testing a Polestar2. My big concern: that wide center console. And as Thomas put it, it felt more than just cramped, I couldn´t find a pleasant seating position at all, and spacewise I found myself sitting on a small car´s driver seat. What´s more: the top of that console is really hard plastic and the lower edge of it hurt my knee. I cannot comprehend why it was designed that way. Thus I had to de-shortlist this car, most regrettably! (I´m 6ft.).
but it’s a fastback with decent cargo space unlike the Model 3. in Sweden the P2 SM SR pretty much cost the same as the Marvel R (add €3000 and you get fully loaded tri motor Marvel R).
Hi, thx for a great review but you should really highlight that you need to add the pilot package for adaptive cruise control @ 4k eur and also that you need to spend another 4k eur on the plus package to get the heatpump. -this is quite silly really! -otherwise it could have been my next car.
It needs the middle tunnel to put the batteries as much in the middle as possible. This in turn can help to keep the silhouette down and is good for agility (think of an ice dancer doing a pirouette with outstretched arms and legs vs close to the body).
This is similar to Porsche Taycan with a foot garage for the rear passengers. More complicated layout of the batterie. If there would be not that gap, you would have the knees in your face like with a Model 3. This is why a SUV is much easier to design for the rear...no foot garage needed with this shape of a car.
if they priced it at 40k, they would sell a lot of them. But, at 50k, it is in M3SR+ territory which is faster, more efficient, more spacious, etc. That is, a tough sell.
Thank you for pointing out the restricted right knee space. No one else has mentioned it. That and the restricted left foot space unfortunately removed the Polestar 2 from my list. The XC40 suffers from the same space restriction for the left foot.
I bought the Standard Range Polestar 2, with Plus (I wanted the speakers, heatpump and panorama roof) and Pilot pack (mainly because of the adaptive matrix lights). I very seldom needs to quickcharge my car, so the smaller battery is more than enough for me.
Thank you Thomas. I ordered the dual motor without performance package. I still opted for 20 inch wheel primarily because they come with all season tires compared to 19 wheels which have summer tires for some odd reason.
@@aurimaslabanauskas USA . I understand it's not the best option for summer or winter but it's a reasonable option. I don't wanna change tires twice a year.
You should really don't use all-weather tires. They're much worse in the winter than winter tyres. Being lazy is fine, but not when other people might die because of it.
@@rasmusansin3273 it doesn't snow where I live but the temperature can drop in 30s. I understand your concern if you live in a place where it snows regularly. Most cars (including some performance oriented cars) have all season tires in the US.
Hi Thomas 12:34 the translation I think you’re looking for is Torque steer. Where the power from the front wheels tugs at the steering wheel and causes it to veer off course :) as famously demonstrated by Clarkson with an Astra VXR
As long as we do not have a general speed limit in Germany, the limit of 160 top speed would really give me headaches. You have a nice new modern car but every 20 year old scrapped car can overtake you (or not let you pass) on the Autobahn...
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Hi, thanks for the video. I see that long range verion's range figures are updated. The one you can order today, in their website, is claimed to reach 540 KM WLTP. What is the real world figures for this?
For the size of car, 1100 liters doesn't seem like a lot. I so wish brands would just give the people what they want: a stationwagon. Small sales volume ICE cars can do it, why not EVs? Important to impose into buyers what the company think they should want?
First, this is a great review. But it shows a key failing of present electric cars. Three charging stops, of possibly 45 mins or so each. That is a lot of wasted time for just 570KM, adding nearly 50% to the journey time.
@@autogefuehl Battery swap technology would change the market overnight, IC transport would instantly be a thing of the past. Please keep up the good work.
Unfortunately I can’t watch your channel Thomas , the last year the videos jitter and stutter , I’ve fast fiber broadband I don’t know whats the problem .
Price difference is minimal, so it's insane to buy the front drive version. You get a lot of extra performance and 4 wheel drive for extra confidence in winter time
Minimal? The Single Motor Standard Range is 100.000 SEK cheaper than the Dual Motor Long Range. That's almost $11.300 cheaper (or 17%~ cheaper). That's almost a 5th of the total car price. I would not call that minimal. And even in a snowy country like Sweden, FWD or RWD is sufficient when you have winter tires.
There is much more to a car than how far it will go. If you look at the EV database figures and other TH-cam reviews, the teslas do not go that much further at motorway speeds. For long journeys where at least one big charge is needed, the difference is 10 minutes extra - so what? What I care more about is build quality, comfort and design. I have seen too many Teslas with poor fit and finished and lights full of condensation/water. Yes Tesla's charging network is very good but in the UK now there are many many high power chargers that are very easy to use. All credit to Tesla et al for what they have acheived but the rest of the world is catching up fast.
You sound like a true fanboy - you have no interest in cars in general and don't care about the look and feel of the car you drive - for you it's just a household appliance.
@@AngeloGuardia Volvo was never a premium brand, they always had screeching plastics and failing electrics, the expensive mechanical parts though were (almost) always incredibly long lived (like that P1800 with a gazillion miles on it). I'd say the quality has gone up after Ford sold them though. The sales have steadily increased since then in any case. Any ways, geely seem to have a more hands-off-approach than Ford did - it is more Swedish now than under Ford!
A lot of German speakers seem to make this mistake. You should say, "This is what it looks like" or "This is how it looks" - one or the other. It is incorrect to say, "This is how it looks like".
You are correct of course, but our reviewer in the video speaks very articulately with excellent diction, and frankly more correctly and is easier to understand than 80% of English speakers. It's a minor quibble, and really, is it worth pointing this out when your German may be, for all I know, non-existent - certainly most Brits and Anglophones have no or very poor foreign language skills.
We have bad web connection (famous google system studdering like vw). On the screen: all reception bars full and lte. 🤔 android os in cars or tv? Thanks, keep it. Interesting, for the time BMW went with CarPlay only everybody journalists complaining and whining about missing android. Today no mentioning that in android operated cars no CarPlay. As always…Apple bashing brings the money.
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I wouldnt buy it even with your money, i think volvos are no good mechanically, i mean they last longer than the french cars (renault, psa) but thats it
Volvo drive trains are planned for (out of memory) 350.000km whereas many other plan for 240.000km vehicle life time - if there are issues, it is more due to lack of budget and personnel to cover all possible angles of issues due to Volvo being much smaller than VW/PSA/GM/...
@@mattetjus no its not, know plenty of vehicles that last longer. The problem of volvo is the handling and suspension is soft, and give issues on engine specially overheating, so maybe in the 60s were better but not today, i wouldnt buy one neither its ev copy polestar
Hm I always think EV should have either AWD or RWD drive. FWD is just not good enough. It is ok if you have a small engine like in the Dacia Spring with 45HP, but in bigger ones a no go. Carwow and others tested how easily the tires start to slip lacking traction. Which will wear them out very easily (expensive)...
@KoiOntwikkeling hm I tested like 10-12 different EVs and all those with FWD without exception had their wheels loose traction and spin wild when starting off with a bit off punch. the e engines simply develop sonmuch torque instantaneously that FWD cannot usually cope with it. effect after some time are worn out tires...
Last week I just took delivery of mine. I got the Dual Motor AWD with the Plus Package. So far I'm loving it. It's great to drive, excellent handling, and very comfortable.
Since you don't have the pilot package can you give any input on the standard active driver assistance capabilities? I'm considering the Polestar 2 but if adaptive cruise control and emergency braking aren't included I'm thinking I would rather go with the ID.4 or Audi Q4.
the timing is insane. I JUST spent 20 minutes looking at their webpage configuring something nice. I think its super unfortunate the base model does not have Adaptive cruise control. That should be base equipment in that class/price range. Its a 4000€ package in denmark! I got it in my cheap fiesta for like 1000€ 4 years ago.. it makes no sense (from a consumer standpoint) not to include it. From a business standpoint, its damn smart to force people to spend 4k, while you can say it "starts from x price".
Very comprehensive review, and I’ll also add my thanks for covering the base model. I’m seriously considering a P2 early next year but this is the first review I’ve seen mention the high console near the right knee. That could be a deal breaker, it’s something I’ll pay attention to when I test drive.
Why they built an Ev cars that cost too much 👎😡 I would love to own it too Tesla is looks so boring because everyone of them look the same but Polestar is good looking 👍
Hi Thomas, talking about EV’s, can you do a test on the new Rivian please and research about it’s possible introduction in Europe? Please discuss the differences in charging US EV to European EV or can a US EV be charged with adapter in EU? Keep up the good work, you are the best EU car reviewer!
I’ve ordered the single motor standard range, without additional packages. The heat pump and the adaptive cruise control would have been very nice, but in the Netherlands that would add up to €8.500 more on the base price. I don’t find that worth it. The stock equipment is proper though! One thing I’ve noticed during the video at 6:10, there is an “A” visible in the headlight symbol. Does the entry level P2 come with adaptive head lights? I know it’s not the Pixel lights, but like does the entry level lighting steer along with the road while cornering or does it automatically adjust between full beam and low beam? I’m wondering.
I own the P2 for exactly a year now, and it indeed is a active high beam assist. It works spot on; goes to low just at the right moment and pops up again in high beam when all is clear. That said, the stock lighting is enough for me (and that’s coming from a previous car with matrix LED).
4800 euros here for LR version that gives 60 km additional range ON PAPER (polestar range calculator) . No thank you. Either base version or AWD for the acceleration, but I wouldn't pay 11.000 euros extra for just acceleration and AWD either since the range is the same as the base version.
The PS2 single motor base model and single motor long range both have the same acceleration spec. Though there should be a difference in the elektromotor as it has to haul more weight? Is it an 'overclocked' single motor or a different stronger type?
I have a test drive of this booked in Australia next month, I decided to try the base model. It will give me the chance to try out the platform and convince why it makes no sense to make FWD electric cars. It will forever be chopping out power when you need it most. This will be enough to push most base model customers towards the Model 3. In Australia, the base models are both $59,900, but you need to option up two packages on the Polestar to get simmilar equipment levels of the Model 3.
Not true. The front wheel drive makes no difference unless you're a boy racer and trying to show off at the traffic lights. Its a better car than the Model 3. Questionable if it's better than the model Y.
Do you recommend the pilot pack? I am looking into it but mostly for the Matrix lights, but Im not sure if it is worth it . The ACC is not a must for me.
2 things... First, out of curiosity, I've just put the word Autogefuhl in to Google Translate... Apart from it thinking it was a Spanish word ( jeez 🙄), once I'd corrected it to German, the English translation came back as "car feeling"...? Is that about right, Thomas...? 🤔 And, second, I think Polestar has dropped a clanger with making this single-motor model front-wheel-drive... Like you found out yourself, Thomas, pulling out of tight junctions - wet or dry, I imagine - creates wheelspin and torque-steer rather than that satisfying, hunker-down 'pushing' sensation with a rear-wheel-drive set up, like in the base Model 3. I know which version I would prefer, for sure...
thank you Thomas for showing the base car for a change, and Not always showing the top range car.
cheers m8 !
Not correct, Thomas did try the cheap tesla too
Would be great to see a review of the Base VW ID cars!!!!
Completely agree.
3:10 is the reason I watch this guy. Efficient and honest.
Looks like a very nice BEV. Its relative inefficiency vs Tesla is significant, but the Tesla stands out here, most other BEVs will be similar to the Polestar. It's a hatchback, which would be pretty important for many purchasers. I don't know why Tesla doesn't offer a hatchback version of its Model 3, the Model Y is bigger and more expensive. The ride of the Polestar in this video is obviously less jittery and more comfortable in the video compared to the sport model or the Tesla in your other video. One other thing most reviews never mention - all models of the Polestar are able to tow 1.5 tonnes. That's almost unique and that level of towing brings many medium sized caravans into contention, even with front wheel drive. .
These reviews really are so informative, useful and watchable, great work Thomas and team!
Referring to 5:40 in Thomas´ noteworthy review: Yesterday I had the chance of testing a Polestar2. My big concern: that wide center console. And as Thomas put it, it felt more than just cramped, I couldn´t find a pleasant seating position at all, and spacewise I found myself sitting on a small car´s driver seat. What´s more: the top of that console is really hard plastic and the lower edge of it hurt my knee. I cannot comprehend why it was designed that way. Thus I had to de-shortlist this car, most regrettably! (I´m 6ft.).
I'm 6ft3 and didn't even notice this when I tested the car.
i wish they did this in a estate version.. this "coupe crossover" design has over saturated the EV market
but it’s a fastback with decent cargo space unlike the Model 3.
in Sweden the P2 SM SR pretty much cost the same as the Marvel R (add €3000 and you get fully loaded tri motor Marvel R).
An estabe would be awrsome. But this liftback does make it more usefull than a Model 3 for example
Piano black... :( When will they stop?
Great video! Maybe a comparison between the electric XC40 and the polestar 2 could be interesting?
Thank you for doing a review of an affordable version!
Hi, thx for a great review but you should really highlight that you need to add the pilot package for adaptive cruise control @ 4k eur and also that you need to spend another 4k eur on the plus package to get the heatpump. -this is quite silly really! -otherwise it could have been my next car.
Agree. Very disappointing. My Nissan Leaf 2018 40kWh has both those.
Why would a car, that is designed to be an electric car, have a middle tunnel in the back?
It's the Geely CMA platform which is _not_ EV only
It needs the middle tunnel to put the batteries as much in the middle as possible. This in turn can help to keep the silhouette down and is good for agility (think of an ice dancer doing a pirouette with outstretched arms and legs vs close to the body).
This is similar to Porsche Taycan with a foot garage for the rear passengers. More complicated layout of the batterie.
If there would be not that gap, you would have the knees in your face like with a Model 3.
This is why a SUV is much easier to design for the rear...no foot garage needed with this shape of a car.
Door closing sound:Quite OK, not too good actually ! 🤣
if they priced it at 40k, they would sell a lot of them. But, at 50k, it is in M3SR+ territory which is faster, more efficient, more spacious, etc. That is, a tough sell.
Thank you for pointing out the restricted right knee space. No one else has mentioned it.
That and the restricted left foot space unfortunately removed the Polestar 2 from my list.
The XC40 suffers from the same space restriction for the left foot.
Great review and very helpful - thanks!
👌
FWD and "small" battery would be fine for me. €3000 can get you a lot of kWh's of fast charging.
And ABRP is already installed, thats great 👌
I bought the Standard Range Polestar 2, with Plus (I wanted the speakers, heatpump and panorama roof) and Pilot pack (mainly because of the adaptive matrix lights). I very seldom needs to quickcharge my car, so the smaller battery is more than enough for me.
Congrats!
Thank you Thomas. I ordered the dual motor without performance package. I still opted for 20 inch wheel primarily because they come with all season tires compared to 19 wheels which have summer tires for some odd reason.
All season in what country? Not good in summer, also not good in winter :)))
@@aurimaslabanauskas USA . I understand it's not the best option for summer or winter but it's a reasonable option. I don't wanna change tires twice a year.
You should really don't use all-weather tires. They're much worse in the winter than winter tyres. Being lazy is fine, but not when other people might die because of it.
@@rasmusansin3273 it doesn't snow where I live but the temperature can drop in 30s. I understand your concern if you live in a place where it snows regularly. Most cars (including some performance oriented cars) have all season tires in the US.
The review I’ve been waiting for. Finally a good one on the base model. Thank you 😊
Hi Thomas 12:34 the translation I think you’re looking for is Torque steer. Where the power from the front wheels tugs at the steering wheel and causes it to veer off course :) as famously demonstrated by Clarkson with an Astra VXR
The passenger's knees are almost touching the glovebox. Seems very cramped or perhaps the seat could be adjusted further back?
Excellent review. Very helpful. Would love to see what you make of the EV6 single motor.
Still fighting to get a vehicle. Kia doenst want to supply me a car in Germany, because I speak English. Welcome to 2021...
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Great test Thomas. Do you plan to test Ford S-max Hybrid?
What is the polestar initially a ICE car that was converted to EV . I am not quite sure why has that middle pillar on the floor
As long as we do not have a general speed limit in Germany, the limit of 160 top speed would really give me headaches. You have a nice new modern car but every 20 year old scrapped car can overtake you (or not let you pass) on the Autobahn...
Not really...for higher speeds you end at the HPC after 150km already
damn homie that jawline strong as hell, beautiful car and beautiful man, no homo. Great video
Good looks!
Hi will you be doing a review of the MG Marvel R electric SUV soon?
Why front driven?
Should be RWD
Thomas blue shoes!
Low power mode is missing, unfortunately.
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The base car seems to be the better option
Hi, thanks for the video. I see that long range verion's range figures are updated. The one you can order today, in their website, is claimed to reach 540 KM WLTP. What is the real world figures for this?
thanks! We did cover that in the video
GGPI to the moon 🚀🚀🚀🚀
For the size of car, 1100 liters doesn't seem like a lot.
I so wish brands would just give the people what they want: a stationwagon. Small sales volume ICE cars can do it, why not EVs? Important to impose into buyers what the company think they should want?
There will be an electric X90 Volvo soon
First, this is a great review. But it shows a key failing of present electric cars. Three charging stops, of possibly 45 mins or so each. That is a lot of wasted time for just 570KM, adding nearly 50% to the journey time.
Thanks! Yeah, this gotta improve…
@@autogefuehl Battery swap technology would change the market overnight, IC transport would instantly be a thing of the past. Please keep up the good work.
Great video , seeing you drink water in the back seat at 1.38is funny
=)
I like your reviews but one thing you don't test much are driver assistance systems and it is becoming more and more important!
Unfortunately I can’t watch your channel Thomas , the last year the videos jitter and stutter , I’ve fast fiber broadband I don’t know whats the problem .
Price difference is minimal, so it's insane to buy the front drive version. You get a lot of extra performance and 4 wheel drive for extra confidence in winter time
Winter tires and FWD works just fine
Minimal? The Single Motor Standard Range is 100.000 SEK cheaper than the Dual Motor Long Range. That's almost $11.300 cheaper (or 17%~ cheaper). That's almost a 5th of the total car price. I would not call that minimal. And even in a snowy country like Sweden, FWD or RWD is sufficient when you have winter tires.
Love the interior design, tesla in compare is very ugly imo.
Can someone explain to me how Tesla can make faster car like model 3 at the same price?
Does the standard version come with the condensation in the rear lights? LOL
Look at the consumption figures:
Polestar 2 LR FWD - 176 wh/km
Tesla 3 RWD - 150 wh/km
Who will buy the Polestar 2?
People who can see beyond specs and want to drive something different than the obvious choice?
There is much more to a car than how far it will go. If you look at the EV database figures and other TH-cam reviews, the teslas do not go that much further at motorway speeds. For long journeys where at least one big charge is needed, the difference is 10 minutes extra - so what? What I care more about is build quality, comfort and design. I have seen too many Teslas with poor fit and finished and lights full of condensation/water. Yes Tesla's charging network is very good but in the UK now there are many many high power chargers that are very easy to use. All credit to Tesla et al for what they have acheived but the rest of the world is catching up fast.
You sound like a true fanboy - you have no interest in cars in general and don't care about the look and feel of the car you drive - for you it's just a household appliance.
I'd never buy a Tesla. Have you seen the panel gaps on those things? The fit and finish on a Tesla wouldn't pass muster on a 1980's Austin Allegro.
@@AWMJoeyjoejoe Panel gabs on Teslas are history. I have inspected some Model Ys from China. They are perfect. Watch your self.
EXPENSIVE
Sad to see Volvo going fully Chinese quality :(, Thomas on top of all always great
This isn't a Volvo..
... And, at least, it isn't American-built ;-) (though the polestar 3 will supposedly be built at an American Volvo factory)
@@mattetjus Volvo was sold to the Chinese, so I guess is just starting to show :/
@@AngeloGuardia Volvo was never a premium brand, they always had screeching plastics and failing electrics, the expensive mechanical parts though were (almost) always incredibly long lived (like that P1800 with a gazillion miles on it).
I'd say the quality has gone up after Ford sold them though. The sales have steadily increased since then in any case.
Any ways, geely seem to have a more hands-off-approach than Ford did - it is more Swedish now than under Ford!
@@mattetjus I know, but used to have an overall European car quality feeling
@@AngeloGuardia I tried it a couple of times. And it does have that european feel. And that’s coming from an Audi owner…
A lot of German speakers seem to make this mistake. You should say, "This is what it looks like" or "This is how it looks" - one or the other. It is incorrect to say, "This is how it looks like".
English has become the language of the world, hence we have the responsibility to follow the grammar but also to change it.
It doesn't matter. Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy life.
You are correct of course, but our reviewer in the video speaks very articulately with excellent diction, and frankly more correctly and is easier to understand than 80% of English speakers. It's a minor quibble, and really, is it worth pointing this out when your German may be, for all I know, non-existent - certainly most Brits and Anglophones have no or very poor foreign language skills.
Since we forgot it in this video, here you can see the Polestar 2 frunk: th-cam.com/video/kvU1o8511JM/w-d-xo.html
We have bad web connection (famous google system studdering like vw). On the screen: all reception bars full and lte. 🤔 android os in cars or tv? Thanks, keep it. Interesting, for the time BMW went with CarPlay only everybody journalists complaining and whining about missing android. Today no mentioning that in android operated cars no CarPlay. As always…Apple bashing brings the money.
I'm an Apple user, not apple bashing..
Car Play is coming out soon for Poletsar 2.
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00:00 Polestar 2 Single Motor - way to go?
00:42 Small battery vs big battery
01:21 Recharging
01:33 Technology and accleration figures
02:10 Trunk / boot
02:55 Lights / turning indicators
03:05 Interior
03:33 New base fabric seats vs wave tech leatherette
05:02 Cockpit overview
06:02 Digital instruments with real-world range
06:33 Android infotainment system
10:30 Rear seating
11:47 Driving Polestar 2 FWD (city)
13:55 Recuperation modes
15:50 Motorway driving with acceleration
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FWD...
You are hilarious.
So sexy, the car is ok too xD
Finally saw one on the street. Nothing to get excited about. Boring exterior design! Take a Tesla 3 or Y any day. Volvo is all hype.
I wouldnt buy it even with your money, i think volvos are no good mechanically, i mean they last longer than the french cars (renault, psa) but thats it
Volvo drive trains are planned for (out of memory) 350.000km whereas many other plan for 240.000km vehicle life time - if there are issues, it is more due to lack of budget and personnel to cover all possible angles of issues due to Volvo being much smaller than VW/PSA/GM/...
@@mattetjus no its not, know plenty of vehicles that last longer. The problem of volvo is the handling and suspension is soft, and give issues on engine specially overheating, so maybe in the 60s were better but not today, i wouldnt buy one neither its ev copy polestar
Ugly 1980's styling. Nothing to like except its electric.
Compares to Model 3, this looks meh. But is a push km the right direction by Volvo.
Tesla model 3 is ugly. Its ok from the side and back, but the front... yuck!
@@pereklund9172 still hate the plastic interior in teslas doenthe kind of money they're charging it should be nicer materials.
subpar car
Hm I always think EV should have either AWD or RWD drive. FWD is just not good enough. It is ok if you have a small engine like in the Dacia Spring with 45HP, but in bigger ones a no go. Carwow and others tested how easily the tires start to slip lacking traction. Which will wear them out very easily (expensive)...
@KoiOntwikkeling hm I tested like 10-12 different EVs and all those with FWD without exception had their wheels loose traction and spin wild when starting off with a bit off punch. the e engines simply develop sonmuch torque instantaneously that FWD cannot usually cope with it. effect after some time are worn out tires...
Last week I just took delivery of mine. I got the Dual Motor AWD with the Plus Package. So far I'm loving it. It's great to drive, excellent handling, and very comfortable.
Nice! What are your thoughts on the software?
@@sneaky_krait7271 Software is great. No complaints yet. Very easy to use.
@@kr00zn Great to hear!!
I drive for more than a year p2, Amazing car!
Since you don't have the pilot package can you give any input on the standard active driver assistance capabilities? I'm considering the Polestar 2 but if adaptive cruise control and emergency braking aren't included I'm thinking I would rather go with the ID.4 or Audi Q4.
fwd is a great car to daily drive! less maintenance on tires , tire prices add up :)
the timing is insane. I JUST spent 20 minutes looking at their webpage configuring something nice.
I think its super unfortunate the base model does not have Adaptive cruise control. That should be base equipment in that class/price range. Its a 4000€ package in denmark! I got it in my cheap fiesta for like 1000€ 4 years ago.. it makes no sense (from a consumer standpoint) not to include it. From a business standpoint, its damn smart to force people to spend 4k, while you can say it "starts from x price".
Nezt big thing will be to sell cars without battery packs and motors. Than they can say: price starts just under 9999 euros.
Very comprehensive review, and I’ll also add my thanks for covering the base model. I’m seriously considering a P2 early next year but this is the first review I’ve seen mention the high console near the right knee. That could be a deal breaker, it’s something I’ll pay attention to when I test drive.
Why they built an Ev cars that cost too much 👎😡 I would love to own it too
Tesla is looks so boring because everyone of them look the same but Polestar is good looking 👍
The more advance driving aids are in the Pilot package.
Hi Thomas, talking about EV’s, can you do a test on the new Rivian please and research about it’s possible introduction in Europe?
Please discuss the differences in charging US EV to European EV or can a US EV be charged with adapter in EU?
Keep up the good work, you are the best EU car reviewer!
Another top test by Teutonic Thomas, my favourite car reviewer by far.
This shape is not nice. They should try S60 sw crosscountry
I’ve ordered the single motor standard range, without additional packages. The heat pump and the adaptive cruise control would have been very nice, but in the Netherlands that would add up to €8.500 more on the base price. I don’t find that worth it. The stock equipment is proper though! One thing I’ve noticed during the video at 6:10, there is an “A” visible in the headlight symbol. Does the entry level P2 come with adaptive head lights? I know it’s not the Pixel lights, but like does the entry level lighting steer along with the road while cornering or does it automatically adjust between full beam and low beam? I’m wondering.
The basemodel lights are LED with Active high beam, Ambient sensing daytime running lights and adaptive rear lights.
I own the P2 for exactly a year now, and it indeed is a active high beam assist. It works spot on; goes to low just at the right moment and pops up again in high beam when all is clear. That said, the stock lighting is enough for me (and that’s coming from a previous car with matrix LED).
Now if only Teslas looked good like this car...
Elon Musk thinks that efficiency and Range are more important than beauty.
4800 euros here for LR version that gives 60 km additional range ON PAPER (polestar range calculator) . No thank you. Either base version or AWD for the acceleration, but I wouldn't pay 11.000 euros extra for just acceleration and AWD either since the range is the same as the base version.
Can I ask a q: when one pedal active and given it breaks quickly, do the rear brake lights come on???? Sorry newbie question 👍
Is it as efficient as ID.3 with the single motor and 160 km/h?
No
About equally efficient and Polestar is a much better car
The PS2 single motor base model and single motor long range both have the same acceleration spec. Though there should be a difference in the elektromotor as it has to haul more weight? Is it an 'overclocked' single motor or a different stronger type?
Was really looking forward to my upcoming test drive but the efficiency numbers look dreadful.
Small is now 69 KWh - they added 5 KWh for 1000€ more a few weeks ago. Also motor is up to 170 KW.
78kWh is gross right? I heard 75 is NET capacity😮
Good review. I would be just ok owning and driving this base model.
I have a test drive of this booked in Australia next month, I decided to try the base model. It will give me the chance to try out the platform and convince why it makes no sense to make FWD electric cars. It will forever be chopping out power when you need it most. This will be enough to push most base model customers towards the Model 3. In Australia, the base models are both $59,900, but you need to option up two packages on the Polestar to get simmilar equipment levels of the Model 3.
Not true. The front wheel drive makes no difference unless you're a boy racer and trying to show off at the traffic lights. Its a better car than the Model 3. Questionable if it's better than the model Y.
Do you recommend the pilot pack? I am looking into it but mostly for the Matrix lights, but Im not sure if it is worth it . The ACC is not a must for me.
Mhhh acc will help on motorway rides
Enjoyed this car
No more shoot tip?!?! :/
Did the non pilot pack version of the polestar still have a cool rear light animation upon unlocking/locking the car?
No
Yes every car without pilot pack now has cool light animation included
hey Autogefühl, how bad was the high center-console part for your long legs ?
Well it works but is surely no benefit for tall people
@@autogefuehl i thought its also comfy somehow, because you can lay your knee onto the tall surfaces. isnt that the case ?
I want to buy this beautiful electric car.
Is there a Frunk?
Yes, see it here: th-cam.com/video/kvU1o8511JM/w-d-xo.html
@@autogefuehl thanks!
2 things...
First, out of curiosity, I've just put the word Autogefuhl in to Google Translate...
Apart from it thinking it was a Spanish word ( jeez 🙄), once I'd corrected it to German, the English translation came back as "car feeling"...? Is that about right, Thomas...? 🤔
And, second, I think Polestar has dropped a clanger with making this single-motor model front-wheel-drive...
Like you found out yourself, Thomas, pulling out of tight junctions - wet or dry, I imagine - creates wheelspin and torque-steer rather than that satisfying, hunker-down 'pushing' sensation with a rear-wheel-drive set up, like in the base Model 3.
I know which version I would prefer, for sure...
What a boring car
Tesla fan-boy? Lol...