NEW Polestar 2 RWD Long Range: Finally Better Than The Tesla Model 3? | 4K
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- Rory hops aboard the latest Polestar 2; this time the Long Range Single Motor, to see how it compares with a Tesla Model 3.
Does its massive range make this a real rival?
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I can't be the only person who thinks that Rory is a way better presenter on this channel than top gear ever allowed him to be
You aren't alone, imo he is the best car presenter on any form of media!
I wish he'd do some mashups with Matt from carwow. 😀👍🏻
A Rory + Henry Catchpole + Chris Harris show would be great. NOT top gear. Just . . . Their own show, about cars, not at all trying to be like Clarkson Hammond & May. Haha
@@4literv6No ta to Matt.
As the recent top gear is in retirement, I guess Rory will finally get his time and give it the current boost it needs to actually be top gear
Agreed, it shows how much potential Rory would've had if they valued him more on TopGear
Rory Reid, you have no equal, my man. I give respect 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
89’ 240 owner here. Nice to know theyve kept true to thier roots. No cup holders
Must be a peeve.
missing a trick not making an estate version of these.
agreed!!
Absolutely - best all round car I ever drove was a 2017 V90. Eager to hear they are bringing out an EV90
@@colinmassey527 haha I had a 2017 V90 Cross Country. Amazing cars!
@@colinmassey527think that’s more similar to the xc90 rather than v90
Unfortunately, estate customers are only a few and far between. They are certainly not a market that makes any business sense for a struggling manufacturer like Volvo. They can only make cars that sell in large enough numbers to make profit.
Had my Polestar2 standard range two years, and he is spot on with gripes of cup holder and adjusting heater. That said, I love the car, it's comfortable and the one pedal drive is easy and intuitive. I can drive 40 miles to work without touching the break, whilst asking google to play tuned off spotify.
Amazing. I’m gettin the polestar soon. I got Tesla at the moment. But it’s time to upgrade 😈✔️
@@andreasl4507 what is your opinion after changing from a Tesla to the Polestar!
Honestly the best deal I've seen are launch edition Polestar 2s which were lease returns. I've seen many in the Americas fully loaded with AWD going for $30k with as little as 10,000 miles
Range might be less, but so is the price(which is the reason i bought one)
Same here 👌🏾
Reason why they are cheap is because no one wants it. They are Uber expensive to maintain due to lack of parts and poor quality control. It doesn’t help there are rumors they will go bankrupt good luck getting OTA updates after that.
@@Jeez001 What poor quality control? And they share many parts with the Volvo XC40 and C40.
I think it’s quite an open secret that most companies have to charge horrendous prices for EV’s to try and break even let alone in the loss. I’m sure you will have happy driving and it’s a personal choice on what cars we all choose. 👌🏼
@@Jeez001What are you on about? I haven't heard a single complaint about Polestar having "poor quality control." Plus many parts are shared with Volvo and are not hard to obtain
Awesome video! One of the best I've seen since a while. Interesting car, objective opinions, Rorys funny remarks and cool music! I enjoyed it a lot! AutoTrader is becoming slowly but steady my favorite car channel on YT!
Happy new year Rory! Great to see you brother.
I think the Google assistant in the new Volvo’s are really good at changing car settings. I have a hit rate of almost 100% in the EX30, especially with the HVAC temp / fan settings.
I had a launch edition dual motor with the performance pack for 18 months and 15k miles and I really liked it (and still miss it). The Google system is way better than you think once you get into it. Everyone moans about the cup-holders but it isn’t a deal breaker. I can also confirm that the performance pack suspension is way better at soaking up the bumps than the regular suspension - but it’s expensive. I would quite happily have another one.
Cupholders doesn't bother me so far. I use a solid metal cup with a tight lid. Either you keep your arm to the side of it (paper cups), or you can rest on top of the lid (metal cup). Bottles can fit in the door.
thank you Mister for this worderfull video!From France.Peace.
Good review. Puzzling as to how the vents and cup holders designs got put in to production
Awesome review. Had our P2 LRSM since 2023 it's our first EV and zero regrets. We are based West Devon ❤
Damn, that intro was excellent, it worked dude, it worked!
Brilliant review as ever. Why didn’t TV get you and Johnny Smith together as the dream team?
Fantastic efficiency.
I would never use a car that allows google access to my data.
The cup holder bit was comedy gold. I laughed hard.
So glad I saw this video, was starting to get cold feet as have one on order for end of Feb. This video has completely turned me around (bar cup holder). Car aside, what a great presenter - well done!
I’m buying this one next. Amazing car!!!!
One of the best looking EVs out there. Was fortunate to have one for 3 days last summer. Fantastic car. For me lack of space in the back and boot is what let it down. I’m 6”2 and very little legroom behind my seat. I agree with other comments that they’ve missed a trick by not making an estate version
Yep, that reflects my thoughts on the Polestar. I really wanted to like it but rear head and legroom just let it down for me. I ended up with a Tesla and an happy with my choice but every time I see a Polestar it is with a feeling of regret about what a near miss it is.
@@stephenclutton the boot opening on the model 3 is too small for me, and the model y was too expensive on my lease options, have saved some £££ and ordered a Kona…
I actually loved the old black grill looking thing it used to have! I love those kind of chunky details especially with the boxy shape. So randomly I don't like the look of the new model with the flat front, even though it's more aerodynamic and has the sensors in... 🤷♂
You must be joking. More of a shoebox than elegant vehicle.
@@michaelmcgrath7465 everyone is entitled to their own opinion
Great video of the polestar 2 mk 2, but you didn’t fold the Brompton correctly. The handlebars ended up in the middle rather than the outside so it wasn’t as compact.
Rory was fantastic on Top Gear and it's great to see him thriving here.
I've seen several Polestars on the road...they have an aura.
Everyone I've asked, said they love their Polestar!
Got that car last Nov, so far it’s great. Probably the best car I’ve had so far (that includes BMW, Volvo, Audi). Sure it has some drawbacks like that cupholder situation and it is little cramped inside etc. but if you get a good deal on it, it’s totally worth it.
Feels and drives just like a Volvo, because that is essentially what it is. It's just sportier.
Very informative and entertaining. More Rory, pllease.
This car has been reviewed a hundred times, and it's refreshing to see new points delivered. Ironically, it's been tested that the Performance Pack suspension is even harder than the standard version. Giddy up!
It can be adjusted though. Get the performance and set those Öhlins to full soft
@@_shreyash_anand true, but it is manual adjustment of each shock. So not something you shift back and forth.
Why is that ironic aren’t perf models usually stiffer
@@bitcoinman9202 Usually adjustable suspension allows user to be granted a range - I would imagine the softer setting being more comfortable than the standard version; but I hear that isn't the case (I haven't tried it to confirm).
@@bitcoinman9202 The irony is that you pay more for a system for more customization and you end up with something more stiffer. Performance doesn't mean stiffer.
nice video trader
Best car I have seen. I got the Tesla 3 at the moment!! I’m buying this polestar as my next car!!
Boxy But Good! Loved that line... Dudley Moore was a genius.
Just drove this car at the showroom, and couldn't agree more with Rory. So sensible as usual. I'm eyeing the BMW i4 as well
done 21k miles in our Launch edition, am surprised the storage/cup holder area hasn't been revised yet. Still a regular annoyance when you have a passenger and trying to sort out several drinks if we're using the arm rest.
Vents aren't a big deal really - the heated seats and steering wheel work well so you don't really need to be heating the cabin or the people inside it with hot air. My understanding is its more efficient to run heated seats than heat a whole cabin.
Definately need the pilot pack for adaptive cruise control and the pixel lights so factor in an extra 2k.
Panoramic roof makes the whole inside very light and airy in ours but at 4k its very expensive for the plus pack.
Definately spoiled with the launch edition pricing and all the toys included - As much as we've enjoyed our time with our 2 launch edition, its not a slam dunk that we'd be getting another Polestar when it comes to replace ours.
To me it looks like Volvo`s tribute to SAAB 900 , and all the better for it !
Yes, I definitely see that.
Ioniq 6
@@iaintdonknow Nah, Ionic 6 looks awful from some angles and interior is usual rubbish Asian
Saab 99, remains the best car ever. I had 3.
I had a Launch Edition Polestar 2 for 3 years - it was great car !
Agree on the cup holders - I had a couple more 3D printed to slot into the glove box close lid section, which worked very well.
Downsides for me
- Limited rear leg room for larger children / adults
- No rear wiper
RWD changes thing for sure
I wish my Hyundai Kona EV was RWD. It has way too much torque for FWD
Always like Rorys reviews. I stopped watching top gear after they let him go.
I got the MY24 model back in August. Has been a great 6 months. Only things i dont like are cupholders and a aggressive rear collision emergency break which turns on when i reverse into our driveway. Air vents haven't been an issue, car warms up quickly even on very cold days.
Great comment. I’m buyin this car next. The cup holder I thought about also when test drove it. But can’t be something to be annoyed about. You only drink when you got control on the road so not so hard to grab the drink. Good day and enjoy this amazing car.
Wow, same thing about the aggressive emergency stop. Happens with our volvo xc90 23
I want buttons! That and range are the two key factors when I make my next change.
I love watching these videos with Rory. Reminds me when I lived in the UK stationed at RAF Mildenhall. Brings nostalgia
RAF Lakenheath here, down the road from you. 2002-2006 USAF. Loved living in England! Retired, moved back to California, and have missed it since.
Could have crossed paths at some point. 2004-2006 timeframe for me.
@@jano6940 More than likely. Small world it seems sometimes. When I first arrived at the base, everyone recommended that I live in, Newmarket. However, I chose to live in the tiny village of, Littleport, in East Cambridgeshire. A slightly longer commute, however, the welcoming people in the community made up for that. Like you, these videos bring nostalgia.
I agree, he doe’s a great job and I like to watch him 🎉
I've been driving my P2 for just under 2 years now. Rory really nailed the good and the bad, which explains why I am in the paradoxical situation of loving the car but not wanting to lease another one when my current lease is up.
Take the new Model 3 for a test drive. I think it's an easy winner.
@@JehanKateli will do. What's updated in the new one? Because I really disliked the weak build quality and finish in the old one.
@@shush2000 The main improvement is the ride quality, which is now immensely better. It's also a bit quieter.
If you listen to a lot of music whilst driving, you'll find that Tesla's sound system is one of the best.
And for what it's worth, I think most Teslas in the last 2 years have had pretty good build quality.
The complaint about having to go into the menu to set heating and cooling settings isn't accurate. All you have to do is tell the Google Assistant to set the temperature and fan how you want it. You dont have to go into the settings at all. The cupholders truly suck.
I like the PS2 looks a lot better then the TM3 Highland I ended up getting instead, but in the end it came down to TM3 being more comfortable (better suspension and sound proofing), more spacious in the cabin by some margin and hugely more efficient in real driving. Driving same route the difference was enough that the 60kwh Tesla SR would get same range as PS2 LR 82kwh battery on 100% charge. Even with the very cold Winter we had I am getting 18.5 kwh/100km from mostly 110-130kmh driving which is quite mind-blowing.
How's the model 3 highland treating you? Ive been steadily seeing more of them in Denmark, but never found the time to be in one. Looking at the EV Database tested stats, despite lower official range, the model 3 highland gets better efficiency and therefore better range than the new Polestar.
But regarding the looks, i think it has more to do with which car is standard on the road, and which is unique. PS2 is still rare enough.
The Highland rwd is quicker and cheaper too. It’s not on the converted ICE car platform of the PS2 and the Model 3 has a lower drag coefficient so it makes sense that it’s more efficient.
Tesla doesn't give you the real numbers. If you do the math they use a lot more juice than it tells you.
I love the polestar, classy, sophisticated, subtle!
I own a P2. Have owned one for 2 years. There are many reasons to prefer, or buy one EV over another. I’ve never given any merit to reviews that say car X has 30 miles longer range than car Y. Or that car Y has more interior room than car X. Most of these stats are similar enough that the only reason I bought the Polestar was because is has utility, while still looking gorgeous. It doesn’t look like anything else on the road. period.
I had the last gen 2023 build for a few hours myself o play with. Brilliant Car, so comfy and easy to drive and effortless power on tap. Thing is the Car came in at £53k as it had all the kit. Same Car 3000 miles on the clock now six months old £32k. That’s a serious hit even when a new gen was about to drop. Sales guy was honest enough to say ont buy this gen next is out soon. And then I seen the EX30 and thought hats better and now seeing the EX in the flesh at a dealer with the car on tour it suits me better but sadly still £38k. Last car was bought factory ordered and will be ten years old in April but still drives and looks like new so no rush changing to a EV. Plan second hand EX30 six months old as they will be a good deal.
It was meant to be a Volvo with a different dash. Polestar modified it but they just got those details wrong. Polestar 3 and 4 are much improved on the interior.
Wow that's a fantastic option. I got my volvo xc40 recharge March 2023 and that was 52k with considerably less range and a second slower 0-60! Its crazy how fast things are going I can't imagine what will be available from volvo/polestar when my lease is up.
You probably have the old xc40 recharge. The new xc40 looks the same but has almost as much range as this car
Comfy seats I've ever sat on were in a volvo c30. Handled well too.
As a current owner, the point about the hvac controls was overly exaggerated- you showed the only screen on the system where the controls are not down at the bottom of the screen at all times (even watching TH-cam or Amazon prime they are shown). Given most people set their system to auto, the only thing to have to do is adjust the temperature - something that’s easily done on the screen or by saying “hey Google set driver temperature to 22 degrees”, for example.
The position of the centre vents is also a non-issue if left in auto setting - it circulates air around the car adequately.
The only negative thing I’d agree with in that review is that is is a harder ride than some may like, but I’ve always preferred a stiffer over softer setup.
I wish reviews would stop trying to compare the Tesla and Polestar - you get the one that works for you… both have good and bad points and both are good cars. For me, I wanted the more traditional interior and the Google Based system is only appreciated once you start using it for more than just daft questions like the elephant one. I also prefer the looks, but that’s subjective.
I have to agree. I love Rory but I'm tired of everything EV compared to the Model 3 or Model Y. Polestar advertises and markets comparison to Porsche and rarely talk about Tesla. They didn't seem to make the Polestar 2 to compete with the Model 3. They actually took what was designed to be the Volvo S40 and made it a sports sedan/hatch and in turn, made it the entry-model Polestar. Also, Polestar isn't going for volume sales which clearly Tesla is. Any company that talks about 20 million cars sold annually must be going for volume.
Great comment. I got the Tesla 3 and have had it for 2 years. But I have test drived the polestar many times. And this newest model is amazing. I’m buying it next. Enjoy❤
@@benjaminsmith2287great comment and this is truly accurate. Polestar is a luxury model car. With design in focus
Great car, loved Dudley Moore.
“Boxy but safe” is the old unofficial Volvo slogan! 🤙🏾
It’s from a Dudley Moore film called Crazy People 👍🏻
@@ashleyjohnson7284 IT's sfrom the 1980s when Volvos were boxy. They're not boxy now. The Polestar 2 really isn't boxy but more of a chiseled look.
Agreed, I’m a big fan of Polestar, great looking cars.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Ashley is correct, it's from the 1990 Dudley Moore movie called Crazy People.
@@NickFoster I know. I saw the movie. And he was showing a 1980s 700 series Volvo. Volvos are currently not boxy cars.
Just purchased this 2024 model. I’m in love.
Congrats. I hope it's treating you well. Just a heads up- be wary of a potential looming bankruptcy from polestar. The largest swedish bank recently down valued it to zero, effectively stating that they believe the company will disappear soon. Similar sentiment is shared by others.
Id suggest you look into the contract, and what will happen to your warranty and service options if they go bankrupt. Presumably you'd expect volvo to take car of it, but who knows. Polestar will become a liability for them.
@@sebastianorye2702polestar isn't going anywhere
Do you know if that colour is magnesium or sno?
Volvo S60R/V70R w/ 4C Suspension & AWD would soften the rear shocks on hard launch to help improve acceleration by allowing squat at the rear.
How many kW can it accept while charging? How fast does it charge ?
7:01 think you misread the mileage. The app shows your dynamic range so that’s saying 180miles of range is possible but based on current driving conditions you’re more likely to only get 95miles doing at your current percentage.
Agreed, and those "guess o meters" are very unreliable, Tesla was caught overestimating range remaining and had to adjust accordingly.
My family owns two Volvos, one being the C40 electric and the screens did go unresponsive during the first few months. I think there was a weird time where any sound (alert or music or literally anything) was muted and we had to hard reset the car for it to resolve but those issues don’t happen or atleast not that often anymore. Thankfully they are leases 😭
Turns out making a Tesla software system isn't as easy as people though. 😅
Hope it's working for your family now. All i wish for is that it didn't hider their view on EVs.
The white leather seats looks awesome.
10:05 - This is why I hate this trend of EVs using only a tablet for 99% of the controls! It's NOT high tech, it's a cost-cutting feature! I'm glad most Japanese manufacturers are not following this trend.
Japanese manufactures aren't following the EV trend at all. Regardless, while there certainly are things the Model 3 highland does which is over the top (removing turning signals, etc), the software implementation is much better than the polestar 2.
Did yu not try voice commands for the heating and AC?
I love the car. I have the dual motor and the car turns heads. It's extremely fast and nimble also.
Afternoon mate
The lease on my 2021 Model 3 is up soon and I’m honestly thinking of getting the new Polestar 3. The new Model 3 is a big improvement on the old one but when you sit in it…well, it’s practically the same interior…but without stalks 🤦♂️ And the leasing rates, at least here in Germany, are pretty bad. Polestar OTOH has some great leasing conditions right now. Very, very tempting indeed 🧐
Try the 19" wheels they make a huge difference.
The cup holders are for cups, smaller coffee cups with lids. Bigger bottles go in the doors, which is why the bottle holders are there. A driver shouldnt be drinking anything whilst driving anyway. Have never put a bottle into a cup holder in a centre console in any of my cars. The 2 vents situated above the info screen work fine with air flow onto the front seat driver/passenger and it doesnt all just go up into the air above them.
I much prefer Rory’s reviews than that of other channels. No pathetic sexual innuendo every 5 seconds, instead just does really good reviews.
Guys I’m from Africa,,Kenya to be specific I would like you to review a Kenyan made car known as Mobius just to show people also we Africans are capable of doing it
I second the request!
Looks like Jeep from AliExpress
@@mk3tsi😂you don't have to say the truth, I think it is just assembled in Kenya
@@mk3tsiyes
@@airspacelord1387we have to show them that we are also capable
Would have one over a Model 3 all day long. Looks decent for start!
Can’t believe they didn’t improve the cup holder from the first version. I rented the first from LHR and as a Tesla Model 3 owner, the cup holder situation was honestly one of the biggest annoyance 😂
With it's crazy heavy weight, it will never beat the efficiency of the Tesla model 3. Also the huge center console makes it feel like a tiny car. What a shame. the outside design is cool. But nothing more than that.
Great video
They need to fix the steering ratio and interior layout (too cramped with too little storage), but good to see improvements nonetheless.
Had my launch edition for close to three years now, love the car and will be sad to see it go in a few months time. That said I do seem to have noticed the battery life seems to have degraded, range isn’t as good as I remember in the first year of running. The car is coming close to 60k miles and as a result of the decrease in range I am spending more on charging! It’s a shame the car doesn’t support intelligent octopus go right now.
Overall though would I recommend the car to any potential buyers!
I was hoping this car wouldn’t be so awkward to live with. Who would have thought that the cup holders, air vents, gear tunnel, and suspension would be the deal breakers to dream of a Tesla with less range. They have got to get these things taken care of if they are going to be more expensive because the new highland model 3 is tough to beat.
Actually, in real world range, Model 3 Long Range (Highland) gets slightly more. Its tested efficiency is 150 Wh/km vs Polestars new 168 Wh/km.
That being said, if you don't want a Tesla, it isn't a bad alternative. Or, you could get the other Chinese car, the BYD Seal.
Who would have know in 2014 that just 10 years later, top contenders in the automotive world are a new American startup, and 2 new Chinese car companies. Oh how times have changed...
I wouldn’t discount the Korean brands - the Kia EV6, Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60 what they lack in range (and 321 miles is not to be sniffed at) they make up in 800 v architecture and charging speed and have none of the fundamental compromises - choose your length of vehicle for rear seat and boot exuberance the 432L boot space of the 4.515m GV60 might not be enough for a family of four into camping, so there’s the longer Ioniq 5 4.635m with 588L or the longer still EV6 4.680m 572L. All have a usable button/knobs HVAC system , Proper ipedal with fully adjustable regenerative braking, HUD and configurable comfort options all the way through to ventilated front seats, self parking and HDA2 ( auto lane change).
18 months on I haven’t seen a vehicle more compelling than my choice of the GV60 RWD as a comfortable, practical, high tech, ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing, road tripping, small family car. A premium yes but a degree of future proofing ( OTA updates to firmware, large 77kWh battery, 800v architecture, bespoke platform ) but well worth it. Let’s not forget however it’s still early adopters territory for EVs -economies of scale, manufacturing and battery tech improvements and a second hand market will bring prices down.
In the absence of a wind fall or cash to burn my advice is lease for the next few years and re-visit committing to a purchase after that. The choice now is great but be mindful of the lower end of the market which are obsolete already - slow peak charging speeds, no or limited OTA and compromised ICE converted chassis!
I've never had a screen responsivity issue and I find the basic climate controls quite intuitive and far less fussy than in similar Teslas, Volkswagens and the likes. Also, AC should never blow into your face. It's for regulating climate, not for creating a breeze. The cupholders are indeed terrible and visibility in the back is subpar, so spec the 360 camera. I have a Dual motor but the RWD single motor is a more sensible purchase if you don't have to deal with harsher climates and potential traction issues. Oh, and the BMW i4 is a lot more expensive in Belgium.
Polestar 2 wasn't really intended to take on the Tesla Model 3. It was the "affordable" other car for Polestar but Polestar needs to get the 3 and 4 out. They don't have the cupholder issue or vent issue. I've driven the Poelstar 2 with regular suspension over bad New Jersey bumps and it rode well. It's very solidly built, something I think is a standout.
Affordable to whom - the 1%. Me on the average salary would be looking in to cars way under half this price and even then that’s a big expense.
Does the google assistant control the heating etc?
Yes. It’s a very natural speak system. Some journalist applaud it as the best voice implementation to date.
When most EVs on the market reach 400-500 miles range, it will be more appealing to switch from ICE for many more people. In the beginning, most early adopters thought 200-250 miles range would be enough but people forgot about many factors like cold temperatures performance, battery degradation, phantom drainage, etc.
It's actually more important to have improved charging infrastructure, rather than carrying a large and heavy battery pack that isn't needed regularly by most people.
In the UK cold weather isn't really a problem It rarely goes below zero C. So far my P2 battery at 30K miles is just like new, phantom drainage isn't a "thing", any car that does that has a problem.
It’s a very good car! Only thing of concern for me is the dealerships. Where are they? I live in the West Midlands, and do believe there’s one in Birmingham and that’s it! I know everythings done on line these days, but I think you still need a dealer, somewhere to take it for warranty servicing or if anything goes. wrong with it
It's sold on a no-haggle basis so no dealerships but for servicing you can use your nearest Volvo garage.
Cheers mate
"Crazy People" film reference? Nice. :)
Petty comments, put the bottle in the door pocket, cup holders are designed for............ cups.
Agreed. Petty comments. We know Rory is a BMW and Porsche/Audi man.
@@davidkramrischits called a “review” … so hes reviewing it. Petty is subjective.
@@kensladen Indeed. Just our opinion vs his.
As owner, the cup holder is indeed atrocious. But we never had problem with the climate control or vent since the car does such a good job we have never had to mess with it. But Rory is on-point about the heated steering wheel!! On freezing days the steering wheel heats up in NO TIME and you can feel the warmth through your gloves. This is the first car we've driven that has THREE different heating level for the steering wheel... and it's WONDERFUL. You don't know what you are missing until you experience it... I would trade our Audi SQ8 for another P2 for just that feature. It's life changing! 😂
Currently in ‘£50k / LRSM’ review mode, for me I’m looking at this PS2 (probably on 19s) v ID7. VW is notably bigger, and it’ll be interesting to see how it’s first real-world tests look.
But PS2 certainly looks better and has maybe nicer interior and software, though it does concede space against ID7. Choices choices eh?
Maybe EV6 might still be way to go?
Excellent and accurate review. I have leased my Polestar 2 Performance AWD for two years and all of the annoyances you mentioned are spot on. The car interior is about style but function isn't the best. I find the backseat basically unusable for adults, which for me is ok since I am generally to sole passenger. In all, I will be happy to turn it in (low resale value in the U.S. makes a lease buyout a no-go) and will probably go with the Highland updated Model 3 or an EX30 to replace it...by the way, almost everything, including the climate control system can be operated via Google voice commands so I never hunt through the screen for that...
May I ask how a car lease works in the states.
I can't imagine is much different from the uk, but who knows.
Example (made up figures)
Polestar
3 year lease, 10'000 miles a year.
£3800 down and £600 am month, road tax is included in the price.
Insurance and vechicle maintenance is down to you and your £££
Once the lease is up you can hand the car back (with reasonable wear and tear) or purchase it out right for the figure agreed at the start of the lease (the residual value at 3 years old)
If the car is worth less you are not out of pocket, if the car is worth more, you get the difference.?
As a Tesla driver I had always admired the Polestar 2, but I hired one on holiday in Norway and it wasn’t for me. The windows were very narrow giving a letterbox view of the outside world, the cruise control couldn’t keep a set speed (set at 50 km/h but it slowed to 40 km/h going up a hill and sped up to 60 km/h going down the other side) and the door opening was tiny, I kept hitting my head getting in and out. I was quite disappointed with it.
Don’t get the issue with the cup holder armrest, shouldn’t you have both hands on the steering wheel at all times anyway ;)
No, that's really not necessary as long as you are attentive.
I went to Polestar website to see this car, and they state 320miles here in the states. Im lost, didn’t you state 400 miles for long range version of this car? Maybe you are showing off the upcoming model and the website is not showing that? Great review btw. Makes me want one in my life!
You use EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) whereas in the UK WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure). Just two different ways of testing range.
As a Polestar owner, he was going over the "Actual Range" the car tells you. However, people get confused because the "Dynamic Range" figure which he quoted "if you drive like a lunatic" that's your actual range you'd get out of the car. Essentially half of what was said.
Prices might vary depending on where you are, but at least in Finland Polestar 2 is way more expensive than Model 3. In that sense it’s a more direct comparison with likes of VW ID.7 and some of the BMWs (if I remember right). Model 3 at the moment is way better value for money.
Yeah. Right now, in the United Kingdom, the polestar is £1k cheaper, but in the rest of Europe (key markets) is anywhere from €2k-6k more expensive.
It'll be interesting to see where Polestar will sit. The car is basically a wannabe Model 3, but with a Volvo exterior styling. The company doesn't seem to be able to grow marketshare, almost falling in year over year sales last year. (6% growth)
But simultaneously, if it wants to compete in the higher tier market, how can it have worse performance, comfort, range, software and sound isolation than the model 3.
So right now, it's just a model 3 for those who don't want a Tesla. Let's see how polestar performs. After all, its Chinese, so it should be able to compete.
I had to choose my company car recently, got down to 3 options, Model 3, i4 or Polestar 2.
Tesla won in every category apart from turn signals...but still won by far.
Most efficient
Best driving feel
Best tech
Best charging
Supporting the company doing the most to make the future better
I drive a Highland and agree with your statements. I did like the BMW better subjectively, but it was significantly more expensive.
And the driver assists in the Tesla is not near as good as in BMW, Mercedes or VW. They drive me crazy to the point where I just dont bother using them anymore.
But I love the Tesla a bit more every day - it is just a nice car to drive.
@@christianolsen9781 Yeah, who knows when Tesla will update their self driving technology in Europe. FSD in the US has become so advanced now, such that you'd think autopilot in Europe would be a breeze to fix, but maybe not. It's a real missed opportunity, given Teslas obvious lead in such tech. Maybe it's a EU regulation thing? Who knows.
Stunner of a car!
We can't touch our phones yet increasingly we're being asked to take our eyes off the road to faff about with ridiculous non-tactile screens to do even the most basic of things. It's an absolute disaster and personally I think all manufacturers should be forced to integrate physical controls for the AC at the very least. Madness.
Take a look at how the Korean’s do it in the EV6, Ionic 5 and GV60 they have a combination of full travel, haptic, capacitive and touch screen buttons as appropriate. The Genesis vehicles for example even have a control wheel with scribe recognition for controlling the infotainment screen. The Genesis vehicles have among the best ergonomic implementation for HVAC control of any modern day EV in my opinion.
It is understandable why there is a push for the development of driverless cars. They could potentially provide a solution to the challenges of navigating narrow B roads at high speeds while simultaneously adjusting the heating system.
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If the motor is in the rear, why does it have a transmission tunnel?
If I have a front wheel drive car, with engine at the front, when I accelerate why would the front go up? Most weight (engine) is at the front, pushing the front down, only front wheels spin so I get the most out of it.
google weight transfer under acceleration.
nice outro
I have a 2024 polestar 2, I love it.
Motor, battery, controller for bike is circa £500. so the bike is worth?
Beautiful car!!!! Do the polestar 3 and 4 😁😁😁😁😁
I like the Polestar 2, the design looks good. I like the gauge cluster. Polestar needs to improve the suspension.
the suspension is great on 19" wheels. Feels like any volvo or audi.
@@kevinashurst634 It is. Also, if you lose a pound or two of tire pressure it'll ride fine.
The biggest advantage over the Modell3 is, that the P2 has a big boot lid. i am always annoyed that several EV have a big useless mid tunnel between the frontseats. it steals a huge amount of space.
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Back in 2022 I got a Polestar 2 on lease, and it was the worst value for money car I have ever had. I had it a whole six hours before I formally requested to return it to my lease company. Yeah, it was fast... in fact, I could count on one hand how many positive attributes the car had... and a novel about the bad stuff. From an infotainment screen that needed rebooted every two days or else it would freeze, reverse sensors that would slam on all brakes without warning or without good reason, or the fact that the car I was given had adaptive cruise control buttons labelled on the steering wheel yet did not have ACC fitted! What a death trap! All in all, I got rid of it as soon as I could and luckily managed to get out of my lease early thank goodness. I hope the "New" Polestar 2 is better than the old one, because what I got was absolutely garbage and a total misallocation of money.
Just to be clear, I loved not visting petrol stations. I loved charging at home, and I loved the electric part. What I hated were all functions of the car that didn't work, all things that should have been working that have been part of standard ICE cars for decades. My Polestar 2 was nothing more than an electric Ariel Atom... very fast with zero creature comforts.
The idea for heating is that you set it on auto, so you hardly ever need to access the heating controls because the car automatically adjusts to the temperature youve set. Honestly have no idea why car reviews moan about hidden heating controls
what about in snow and poor weather?