I work in a Polestar Space in the US, and I have to say that not only was this by far the longest review I've watched on our Polestar 2, but it's the most in depth review by miles! You went into some details which are only briefly touched upon in our training, and I'm incredibly impressed with your attention towards being unbiased in your presentation. I genuinely wish more reviewers took your approach to vehicles, as most consumers look at cars as appliances, and not how myself or your cameraman seem to view them. I think I enjoyed listening to you more than Jay Leno, Doug DeMuro, or even Tyler Hoover! Needless to say, I've subscribed!
SEE LEE! Jonathan called me a CAMERAMAN! mwa ha haaa... (And you can't handbrake turn a toaster...) But really, thanks Jonathan, I agree with your sentiment on Lee's approach!
I have the Polestar 2….with all packages.. I love it . I previously had a Model Y and Model 3….there is no turning back for me. You did a great review! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much
The second i hear packages i opt out. Thats why i love tesla, you choose model and that's it. Sure you got long range and performance but not bullshit 100 options etc. You get full option always, and shit like FSD u can add later.
I recently upgraded from a model 3 to my Polestar 2, and im still amazed at the differences. After spending 3 months in mine, their really is no comparison between the 2, hands down the Polestar is Amazing, the Polestar is a drivers car, It drives like its spent time at a tuners shop. : )
I bought a Polestar 2 a few months ago and it arrives in 2 weeks. I have watched every TH-cam video on the Polestar 2, and although the new 2024 model has some small changes, this is still by far the best review/overview out there! Having an Android phone I'm glad that won't be a problem for me. ;)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. 🙏🏻😀 I’m so glad you found the video helpful. I should be heating one of the update versions in a month or two to have a look at. A bit late I know, but better than nothing. 🤷🏻♂️😉
I've been driving a Tez M3LR for the last 2+ years (UK based) and am actively thinking of moving to Polestar. I have a test drive booked for a few days' time and in the meantime have been watching may videos on UChoob about the 2023/4 versions. This is by far the best one that I've watched and it has filled in loads of gaps about various bits and bobs that others have failed to cover - and it makes me want one more than ever. Well done, Lee, this review is all the better for you not being a petrolhead or whatever the BEV equivalent is!
Just started the video, but I will say from the start, I do love the look of this car. I have a Model 3, but Polestar 2 was just below that for me. Beautiful look inside and out.
@user-sx1jz4lk4g sorry but saying nowadays, that a car is shit, only because it is made in CHINA is a complete non sense. where do you think most of the cars are produced nowadays including a very big portion of the so beloved Tesla's?... CHINA VW, Audi, Skoda, Porsche, BMW, Ford are only a few of the brands that have 1 or more models that are produced in China. Actually the location where they are produced is not relevant anymore. It's just a location. Quality has nothing to do with the location anymore. An iPhone is produced in China as well. Is it shit for that?? I don't think so. But the most funny part of it is that your Volvo XC40 Recharge is actually produced in Ghent, which is in Belgium and not China. So maybe you should blame Belgium for it rather than China. Also rust on a Volvo/Polestar? Seriously? Maybe a Tesla but not a Polestar. You should be really fine with your XC40.
14:56 the left right arrows on the driving wheel are for the LIM function and ACC (adaptive cruise control). If you click on it while you are on speed limiter (LIM), then it automatically switches the speed limitation based on the speed limit road signs (ex. road sign is 30km/h, the car won't go any faster than that, until it reads another road sign (or GPS information), in which case it will automatically modify the speed limit). It's actually super handy in big cities with speed limitation changing every 5s and speed traps every 50m (which you have in certain cities in Europe). So i love this feature because it allows you to drive smoothly, without caring too much on the speed you are. Such a stress relieve in certain areas. It's actually quite a hidden feature (even thought you do get a little icon on the instrument cluster), no car reviewer ever explained that (and i have seen many for this car before buying it). If you click it while on ACC, then it switches from normal adaptive cruise control to adaptive cruise control with steering wheel assistance.
Interesting, I thought that function was on by default. I should probably do a bit of a deeper dive into the manual next time. Thanks for letting me know. ☺️
Thanks. Yes there’s quite a few nice features coming in the 2024 model. Hoping to get one of those too to have a look at. May not be for a while though.
It's amazing how often that shirt gets noticed! I was going through security at Auckland airport once on a layover and the guy behind me noticed it. Such a small world. 🤣
Seat memories are for when the car is serviced, and they always bugger them up. Cup holders should not be used on the move, so not really an issue. But this is without a doubt the best type of car overview. Yes everyone can do the basics of the reviewing. But only here do you get a proper explanation of the functionality. Well done.
This might be my first ever TH-cam comment, but I just had to comment. This is such an incredibly thorough and entertaining review, and it gave me a bunch of new insights while I wait for my P2 to arrive. Even if you never do another Polestar video, I will likely keep watching, since I love your style.
Will be seriously looking at the polestar 2. The lease on our model 3 runs out in the summer. Love the model 3 BUT won’t be leasing a new one mainly because of the lack of stalks for indicating. Absolute no-go in countries with roundabouts. Great informative video btw.
That's fair and the Polestar is a lovely car. I would still suggest you test drive the new Model 3. I was ready to really not like the indicators as buttons for loads of reasons. Now I've only sat in one for about 5 minutes, but I was pleasantly surprised how nice it actually felt to use the indicator buttons. Though I didn't have a chance to try them in a round about, so that could still be a deal breaker for a lot of folks.
Tell you what....you have done an amazing job of going through the vehicle...you said the seats don't go flat....no one else has mentioned this...thanks so much 😀
Great overview! I've been looking at a 2023 Polestar. As "not a car guy" myself, I felt like this overview really spoke to me - except your thoughts on the gold seatbelts. They're kind of an eyesore to me! haha, but I definitely appreciate the perspective from a "not car guy".
@@notacarguy_au haha totally. I can't fault you for your bad opinions 🤣 just kidding. Hey, do you mind if I ask how tall you are for reference? A number of other youtubers were saying the Polestar was small - I'm 5'9" and I didn't think it was too bad.
@@MackNJeeves You know what they say about opinions? 😉 I'm about 5"4 so not very tall at all. But my mate Simon is 6"2 I think and he didn't really have any issues with the Polestar. If you wanna get an idea of how he fit in it, you can watch the two other videos we did with it on the road trip to and back from Sydney. I would defiantly recommend you take one for a test drive and see how you feel about it. ☺
I've been an owner for 2.5 years in the USA and as another "vertically challenged" driver, I find the car fits me quite well. One small comment on the folding mirrors - while I agree that they maybe should fold further, they actually fold to the point where they don't extend past the sides of the car with the intent being that something passing the car would hit the wheel arches before the mirrors. If you crouch down and stare straight down the side or were to a drone shot from directly above, the folded mirrors don't extend past the wheel arches.
Yeah, I can see that. I guess it's also looks to the naked eye that they don't go in that much. Still really like how the mirrors are kinda "sealed". That's a really nice design feature.
😀 By far the most entertaining and informative video I've seen on the Polestar 2. Thanks for the information and the smiles. Two things: 1) That beeping sound that goes off when the traffic signal turns green - I need to have that in everybody elses' car! 🤣 2) At least in the US for the 2024 version, the 360 degree camera is standard, not in the Plus package.
Thanks, Glad you found it entertaining and educational, totally my goal. ☺️ I think they've added quite a few things in the 2024 model. I should ask Polestar to have a play with one.
Thanks for the detailed response 🎉. Maybe , in braking terms, 80-0, 60-0, are reasonably practical braking distances as they , certainly the 60-0 is very common. Yes, I would seek to basically set as many controls e.g demist for winters and, away from vehicle air-conditioning in summer. However, after watching quite a few YT videos, it seems many of the more volume EV manufacturers, basically configure their software such that all controls revert to default when vehicles are turned off. That shouldn't be a difficult fix, and we need to remember that these are still the early days for EV'S, hybrids are of no interest to me. Keep up the good, practical, work.
Having not look at any non electric cars in ages I wonder if they too are going more "touch screen, than buttons" and this is a overall car trend and not just in EVs?
Have enjoyed this and the other reviews I have watched. Only been looking at EV's - not interested in hybrids, for a month or so. The one comment that applies to virtually every review, is the amount of time/attention, given to the screen/screens in these vehicle. Whilst the following comment may be counter intuitive for an EV, really, in an ICE it is just so, so much faster just twirling a few knobs to control air conditioning, heating/cooling and more, rather than having to dive into a series of screen based menus. Sure, it would not be that difficult to adjust to, however one aspect that concern me is the amount of time a driver would be distracted from simply looking at the road ahead- to my mind, this is a significant safety issue. Also, I don't ( and will never) own an iPhone, and many of the new released EV's seem focussed on an Iphone connected interface, and method of controlling various vehicle functions. Yes, appreciate that this lovely Polestar 2, clearly showed an ability to mate with Android phones. Also, whilst appreciating you are not the EV equivalent of a petrol head ( will have to coin a term for the EV era !), given the Performance Cred of the Polestar 2, would have loved your commentary on its acceleration performance , 100-0 braking and noise levels in the car + car comfort ride on the various modes available. This is intended as constructive commentary, as I believe that others may share , at least some, of the questions leading to my questions. Looking forward to more of your reviews, and am about to head to Sydney Melbourne video, though, tbh, for longer distance driving, would probably catch a plane !
I think you make a fair point about the screens. Though this can be mitigated in many vehicles as those functions can be controlled and adjusted via voice prompts. It's just a matter of remembering that you can use the voice assistants rather than having to touch the screens. The iPhone issue is not an issue at all as I believe all cars that support the iPhone Carplay function also support the Android Auto function. I am not a confident enough driver to test 100-0. Perhaps one day if I go to defensive driving course and learn how to do those sorts of things. But it's not my cup of tea. 🤷🏻☺️ For this same reason I don't think my opinion on the acceleration and performance would have been that helpful. As I don't know enough to have a well informed opinion on things like that. And I think there is already more than enough uninformed folks on the internet with opinions. 🤣 In regards to comfort, I found it very comfortable, but again, I am no expert. Hope you enjoy some of my videos. ☺️
I'm just surprised you could reach the screen to adjust yourself back up to 'Lee Sized' driving position! 🙈 Great fun helping out with this mate, hope to help in more to come!
Memory seat buttons on the door so you can adjust the seat before you get in... great at preventing the knee crushing squeeze i have to perform after my short queen partner has driven our car. 😂
Luckily for me, my wife and I are both short. 🤣 but I still really like the seat moving back to let me out as I need the seat quite a bit forward to reach the pedals. 🤣
My wife also dislikes the lack of 'oh Jesus bars' in our Model Y 😆 If we didn't need the space we'd have probably ended up with the Polestar 2. I drove a friends and it was just too compact for us. Shame about the pricing on the Polestar 3.
I love that name, a "oh Jesus bars". 🤣 Not that I think it's needed. Yes a shame about the price of the Polestar 3, it does look really nice. Though again, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for and so it's not going to be cheap. 🤷🏻
19:16 you had my same idea. I also didn't like to have the wire laying around into my volume button and gear selector. Only that i chose the other pocket. There is another hidden pocked on the opposite side of the driving seat. You can put it there and then you don't have to deal with the wire anymore. Much better. Although i must warn you that by doing that, there is the risk that you touch the leg of the passenger. And if it is not your wife or girlfriend or whatever. You might get into some kind of trouble if you don't warn her before doing the little "adjustment". You might want to warn her if you don't want to get accused of sexual harassment🤣
You could also simply ask the person in the passenger seat to pass you your phone. 😉 Which of course you would only do once you’ve stopped driving as you don’t need to touch your phone whilst driving. ☺️
It may seem cool to get regular software updates to improve an EV's performance, but the downside is that EVs are particularly susceptible to malware, hacking, and security breaches. However conscientious a manufacturer may be in trying to address these risks, there is no guarantee of success where other businesses (even financial institutions) have occasionally failed.
That is a fair concern, but I would say they are far less vulnerable than most things. I don't know this for a fact, but would assume it's rather closed loop. So the cars won't accept an update from anything that isn't signed correctly. One would hope these types of things have been thought of. Nothing is 100% secure, but I think at least for now the closed system nature of it would be fairly ok? 🤷🏻
The over the air and always in connectivity does provide advantages, it also means they can turn off features at a whim and move to a subscription model for features such as heated seats, cruise control etc. This is not a good thing as this is just revenue grabs.
Yes, that is possible, but since that hasn't happened yet or even been suggested by the company, I am going to go with it being a good thing for now? 🤷🏻
I'm an EV6 driver, currently renting the polestar2. I'm not a fan. Really uncomfortable to drive and weak driver assist. Why is the left arm rest so far forward and the right arm rest so far back???
Yeah, that centre console design has some "interesting" choices. 🤣 I take it you're enjoying the EV6? I am trying to find the right person at KIA to talk to about getting one of those in for a video too. ☺️
Bro can I ask a question, I’m being offered a 2021 model year with 12k km, every single package dual motor top of the line and everything for 49,550$ Canadian. Should I pull the trigger? It’s a bit old but for this price is there anything better?
I’m sorry, but I really wouldn’t want to say either way. I don’t know what features and needs are important for you and I have no idea what the market is like in Canada in terms of price. That’s sounds like a pretty good car and setup. But I’ve no idea if that’s a good price or not for Canada. 🤷🏻♂️ I guess you could look around at what they are going for and if it’s a reputable place that is selling it? I know that’s not too helpful but hope it helps a bit. 😀
Well you are not a car guy are you , so great review and therefore fair enough. I would only buy a Tesla now if there would be no better option in the market and there are many. But being a nerd on wheels? Go for the Tesla
@@tigertoo01 unfortunately its polarized - like our societies got more polarized which is really not good and we should all reach out and fight against it. There are Tesla Fanatics on one side and Tesla haters on the other side - also because of it. For me a car can be bought by emotion - because I love it, or just as an appliance. In the mid range the 2 Teslas are for me market leading - M3 and Y for now.
I don’t have strong opinions one way or the other about the key. I assume if I owned one I would use the app on my phone as the key and so wouldn’t really need to be concerned about it?
After I saw the prices, I stopped the video right there. The Model Y is much cheaper and affordable price for me than this EV. I don't care what features it has on it. End of story.
I work in a Polestar Space in the US, and I have to say that not only was this by far the longest review I've watched on our Polestar 2, but it's the most in depth review by miles! You went into some details which are only briefly touched upon in our training, and I'm incredibly impressed with your attention towards being unbiased in your presentation.
I genuinely wish more reviewers took your approach to vehicles, as most consumers look at cars as appliances, and not how myself or your cameraman seem to view them. I think I enjoyed listening to you more than Jay Leno, Doug DeMuro, or even Tyler Hoover! Needless to say, I've subscribed!
Jonathan, I can't tell you how flattered and grateful I am that you took the time to leave such a lovely comment. Thank you.🙏🏻
SEE LEE! Jonathan called me a CAMERAMAN! mwa ha haaa... (And you can't handbrake turn a toaster...) But really, thanks Jonathan, I agree with your sentiment on Lee's approach!
can you hire me on Jonathan? I retired to early and now im bored, and i think polestars are amazing.... so it only seems natural
@@notacarguy_au A year later, and I'm STILL directing people to watch your review! Hope all's well! Cheers!
I have the Polestar 2….with all packages.. I love it . I previously had a Model Y and Model 3….there is no turning back for me. You did a great review! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
The second i hear packages i opt out. Thats why i love tesla, you choose model and that's it. Sure you got long range and performance but not bullshit 100 options etc. You get full option always, and shit like FSD u can add later.
I don’t think you’ve owned all these cars. I call BS
@@tigertoo01 you obviously don’t know me
I recently upgraded from a model 3 to my Polestar 2, and im still amazed at the differences. After spending 3 months in mine, their really is no comparison between the 2, hands down the Polestar is Amazing, the Polestar is a drivers car, It drives like its spent time at a tuners shop. : )
Love that drone shot with the wind turbines in the backdrop 😍
Thanks. It was a bit of luck that we decided to pull over there and see if the shot would work.
I bought a Polestar 2 a few months ago and it arrives in 2 weeks. I have watched every TH-cam video on the Polestar 2, and although the new 2024 model has some small changes, this is still by far the best review/overview out there! Having an Android phone I'm glad that won't be a problem for me. ;)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. 🙏🏻😀 I’m so glad you found the video helpful.
I should be heating one of the update versions in a month or two to have a look at. A bit late I know, but better than nothing. 🤷🏻♂️😉
I've been driving a Tez M3LR for the last 2+ years (UK based) and am actively thinking of moving to Polestar. I have a test drive booked for a few days' time and in the meantime have been watching may videos on UChoob about the 2023/4 versions. This is by far the best one that I've watched and it has filled in loads of gaps about various bits and bobs that others have failed to cover - and it makes me want one more than ever. Well done, Lee, this review is all the better for you not being a petrolhead or whatever the BEV equivalent is!
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful. I believe we decided in another video that’s its “spark head”. 😉
Just started the video, but I will say from the start, I do love the look of this car. I have a Model 3, but Polestar 2 was just below that for me. Beautiful look inside and out.
Yeah, as I said in the video, it can be quite polarising. I like it, but I know some folks who don't. But a lid for every pot. ☺️
@@notacarguy_au
Lid for every pot is so classy.
I tend to go with ass for every seat. 😒 😅
But the Polestar is great. I'm just staying with Teslas
@user-sx1jz4lk4g what are you talking about
@@kabysummit5801 Classy, I don't think anyone has ever called me that before. 🤣
@user-sx1jz4lk4g sorry but saying nowadays, that a car is shit, only because it is made in CHINA is a complete non sense.
where do you think most of the cars are produced nowadays including a very big portion of the so beloved Tesla's?... CHINA
VW, Audi, Skoda, Porsche, BMW, Ford are only a few of the brands that have 1 or more models that are produced in China.
Actually the location where they are produced is not relevant anymore. It's just a location. Quality has nothing to do with the location anymore.
An iPhone is produced in China as well. Is it shit for that?? I don't think so.
But the most funny part of it is that your Volvo XC40 Recharge is actually produced in Ghent, which is in Belgium and not China.
So maybe you should blame Belgium for it rather than China.
Also rust on a Volvo/Polestar? Seriously?
Maybe a Tesla but not a Polestar. You should be really fine with your XC40.
14:56 the left right arrows on the driving wheel are for the LIM function and ACC (adaptive cruise control). If you click on it while you are on speed limiter (LIM), then it automatically switches the speed limitation based on the speed limit road signs (ex. road sign is 30km/h, the car won't go any faster than that, until it reads another road sign (or GPS information), in which case it will automatically modify the speed limit). It's actually super handy in big cities with speed limitation changing every 5s and speed traps every 50m (which you have in certain cities in Europe). So i love this feature because it allows you to drive smoothly, without caring too much on the speed you are. Such a stress relieve in certain areas.
It's actually quite a hidden feature (even thought you do get a little icon on the instrument cluster), no car reviewer ever explained that (and i have seen many for this car before buying it).
If you click it while on ACC, then it switches from normal adaptive cruise control to adaptive cruise control with steering wheel assistance.
Interesting, I thought that function was on by default. I should probably do a bit of a deeper dive into the manual next time. Thanks for letting me know. ☺️
Mate, absolutley love our videos. So informative, and I feel like I could listen to you all day! Here for the ride!
Thank you very much for taking the time to let me know what. Very glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.
I have one of these as a company car in the UK with no packs. One of the best features is the curry hook in the glove box.Absolutely an excellent car
Yes, that is a lovely though. Such a small thing, but well thought out and genuinely useful.
Hi from Sweden! Actually your videos made me get a P2 LRDM. Getting it early August. The road trip video and this one tipped me over.
I'm so glad to hear I was helpful and hope you have many happy years with the Polestar. ☺️
Great video. Worth pointing out that with the new 2024 model the 360 camera is standard 👍
Thanks. Yes there’s quite a few nice features coming in the 2024 model. Hoping to get one of those too to have a look at. May not be for a while though.
@@notacarguy_au I’ve got one on order as my next company car (and first full EV) 👍 Just biding my time watching videos about it to justify my choice 😅
Great ATP T-shirt! And you use Overcast! Noice!
It's amazing how often that shirt gets noticed! I was going through security at Auckland airport once on a layover and the guy behind me noticed it. Such a small world. 🤣
Lovely car. Can’t wait for the polestar 3 and 4. Gonna change the game forever.
I don't know about changing the game forever, but I am keen to give those a try too. ☺️
Hands down the best Polestar 2 review I've seen. Really informative, thanks.
Thank you so much, very kind of you to take the time to say.
Ive had my Polestar 2 for 6 months and your showing me stuff i had no idea it did 😂 Thank you very useful Vid
Thanks for taking the time to leave that comment,. So glad you found the video helpful. ☺️
Seat memories are for when the car is serviced, and they always bugger them up. Cup holders should not be used on the move, so not really an issue. But this is without a doubt the best type of car overview. Yes everyone can do the basics of the reviewing. But only here do you get a proper explanation of the functionality. Well done.
Thanks, I do try to cover as much as I can. Hope it doesn't bore people. ☺️
Cup holders are not for on the move?? That is specifically what they are for! 😂
@@tigertoo01 Yea, that opinion on cup holders is straight out of the 80s.
This might be my first ever TH-cam comment, but I just had to comment. This is such an incredibly thorough and entertaining review, and it gave me a bunch of new insights while I wait for my P2 to arrive. Even if you never do another Polestar video, I will likely keep watching, since I love your style.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. Very glad you found the video useful. ☺️
Outstanding overview, Lee. Really well done. Looking forward to eventually owning one of these cars!
Thanks Miles, from my experience it's a lovely car and I think you should be very happy with it. ☺️
13:03 what a great shot!😍
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Will be seriously looking at the polestar 2. The lease on our model 3 runs out in the summer. Love the model 3 BUT won’t be leasing a new one mainly because of the lack of stalks for indicating. Absolute no-go in countries with roundabouts. Great informative video btw.
That's fair and the Polestar is a lovely car. I would still suggest you test drive the new Model 3. I was ready to really not like the indicators as buttons for loads of reasons. Now I've only sat in one for about 5 minutes, but I was pleasantly surprised how nice it actually felt to use the indicator buttons.
Though I didn't have a chance to try them in a round about, so that could still be a deal breaker for a lot of folks.
Tell you what....you have done an amazing job of going through the vehicle...you said the seats don't go flat....no one else has mentioned this...thanks so much 😀
Thank you, glad you found it helpful.
Great overview! I've been looking at a 2023 Polestar. As "not a car guy" myself, I felt like this overview really spoke to me - except your thoughts on the gold seatbelts. They're kind of an eyesore to me! haha, but I definitely appreciate the perspective from a "not car guy".
Glad you found it useful. As for the seatbelts...🤷🏻 A matter of different strokes for different folks. 🤣
@@notacarguy_au haha totally. I can't fault you for your bad opinions 🤣 just kidding.
Hey, do you mind if I ask how tall you are for reference? A number of other youtubers were saying the Polestar was small - I'm 5'9" and I didn't think it was too bad.
@@MackNJeeves You know what they say about opinions? 😉 I'm about 5"4 so not very tall at all. But my mate Simon is 6"2 I think and he didn't really have any issues with the Polestar. If you wanna get an idea of how he fit in it, you can watch the two other videos we did with it on the road trip to and back from Sydney.
I would defiantly recommend you take one for a test drive and see how you feel about it. ☺
@@notacarguy_au thanks my friend! I'll definitely watch those other videos. Appreciate the response!
Enjoyable and informative as usual, thank you 😊
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. :)
I've been an owner for 2.5 years in the USA and as another "vertically challenged" driver, I find the car fits me quite well. One small comment on the folding mirrors - while I agree that they maybe should fold further, they actually fold to the point where they don't extend past the sides of the car with the intent being that something passing the car would hit the wheel arches before the mirrors. If you crouch down and stare straight down the side or were to a drone shot from directly above, the folded mirrors don't extend past the wheel arches.
Yeah, I can see that. I guess it's also looks to the naked eye that they don't go in that much. Still really like how the mirrors are kinda "sealed". That's a really nice design feature.
😀 By far the most entertaining and informative video I've seen on the Polestar 2. Thanks for the information and the smiles.
Two things: 1) That beeping sound that goes off when the traffic signal turns green - I need to have that in everybody elses' car! 🤣 2) At least in the US for the 2024 version, the 360 degree camera is standard, not in the Plus package.
Thanks, Glad you found it entertaining and educational, totally my goal. ☺️
I think they've added quite a few things in the 2024 model. I should ask Polestar to have a play with one.
Thanks for the detailed response 🎉. Maybe , in braking terms, 80-0, 60-0, are reasonably practical braking distances as they , certainly the 60-0 is very common.
Yes, I would seek to basically set as many controls e.g demist for winters and, away from vehicle air-conditioning in summer.
However, after watching quite a few YT videos, it seems many of the more volume EV manufacturers, basically configure their software such that all controls revert to default when vehicles are turned off. That shouldn't be a difficult fix, and we need to remember that these are still the early days for EV'S, hybrids are of no interest to me.
Keep up the good, practical, work.
Having not look at any non electric cars in ages I wonder if they too are going more "touch screen, than buttons" and this is a overall car trend and not just in EVs?
Have enjoyed this and the other reviews I have watched.
Only been looking at EV's - not interested in hybrids, for a month or so.
The one comment that applies to virtually every review, is the amount of time/attention, given to the screen/screens in these vehicle.
Whilst the following comment may be counter intuitive for an EV, really, in an ICE it is just so, so much faster just twirling a few knobs to control air conditioning, heating/cooling and more, rather than having to dive into a series of screen based menus. Sure, it would not be that difficult to adjust to, however one aspect that concern me is the amount of time a driver would be distracted from simply looking at the road ahead- to my mind, this is a significant safety issue.
Also, I don't ( and will never) own an iPhone, and many of the new released EV's seem focussed on an Iphone connected interface, and method of controlling various vehicle functions. Yes, appreciate that this lovely Polestar 2, clearly showed an ability to mate with Android phones.
Also, whilst appreciating you are not the EV equivalent of a petrol head ( will have to coin a term for the EV era !), given the Performance Cred of the Polestar 2, would have loved your commentary on its acceleration performance , 100-0 braking and noise levels in the car + car comfort ride on the various modes available.
This is intended as constructive commentary, as I believe that others may share , at least some, of the questions leading to my questions.
Looking forward to more of your reviews, and am about to head to Sydney Melbourne video, though, tbh, for longer distance driving, would probably catch a plane !
I think you make a fair point about the screens. Though this can be mitigated in many vehicles as those functions can be controlled and adjusted via voice prompts. It's just a matter of remembering that you can use the voice assistants rather than having to touch the screens.
The iPhone issue is not an issue at all as I believe all cars that support the iPhone Carplay function also support the Android Auto function.
I am not a confident enough driver to test 100-0. Perhaps one day if I go to defensive driving course and learn how to do those sorts of things. But it's not my cup of tea. 🤷🏻☺️ For this same reason I don't think my opinion on the acceleration and performance would have been that helpful. As I don't know enough to have a well informed opinion on things like that. And I think there is already more than enough uninformed folks on the internet with opinions. 🤣
In regards to comfort, I found it very comfortable, but again, I am no expert.
Hope you enjoy some of my videos. ☺️
Fantastic in-depth walkthrough and review! Really well produced video
Heads up that there's a typo in the thumbnail though
Thank you.
Perhaps you're thinking of a different spelling?
@@notacarguy_au "tries" rather than "trys"
But but the engagement! 😂
I'm just surprised you could reach the screen to adjust yourself back up to 'Lee Sized' driving position! 🙈 Great fun helping out with this mate, hope to help in more to come!
Come down here and say that. 😜
I like the way you do car reviews very down to earth
Thank you. Very kind of you to take the time to say. 😀
One of the best reviews! Thanks!
Thank you knidly for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. ☺️
I really appreciate this review from your perspective.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your comment. I'm so glad you found the video helpful. 🙏🏻☺️
Great review, really enjoyed watching. Funny and informative.
Thank you for the kind words and taking the time leave such a lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed it. ☺️
This is great! You have a new subscriber!
Thank you. Very glad to hear you enjoyed it. 😀
Memory seat buttons on the door so you can adjust the seat before you get in... great at preventing the knee crushing squeeze i have to perform after my short queen partner has driven our car. 😂
Luckily for me, my wife and I are both short. 🤣 but I still really like the seat moving back to let me out as I need the seat quite a bit forward to reach the pedals. 🤣
I nearly bought a polestar2 instead of Model Y.... But I don't regret it. 😄
I think they both have their good points. No such thing as a perfect thing. 😉
@@notacarguy_auexcept a slightly bald short middle aged man in grey hoodie ?
@@TheMelbournelad Hair is thinning, no one said anything about bald. 😜
Best. Review. Ever.
Thank you, that's very kind of you to take the time to say. ☺️
Even Polestar has 360 degrees camera's and yet Tesla can't seem to figure this out...even in their latest update.
I don't think it's a matter of Tesla figuring it out. I assume it's because Tesla feel they don't need or want it?
My wife also dislikes the lack of 'oh Jesus bars' in our Model Y 😆
If we didn't need the space we'd have probably ended up with the Polestar 2. I drove a friends and it was just too compact for us.
Shame about the pricing on the Polestar 3.
I love that name, a "oh Jesus bars". 🤣 Not that I think it's needed.
Yes a shame about the price of the Polestar 3, it does look really nice. Though again, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for and so it's not going to be cheap. 🤷🏻
@@notacarguy_au Yep agreed! I have a steering wheel to hold onto, so I haven't noticed any need to hold on to anything else.
Sweet ride!!
Yes it was, very nice car.
19:16 you had my same idea. I also didn't like to have the wire laying around into my volume button and gear selector. Only that i chose the other pocket. There is another hidden pocked on the opposite side of the driving seat. You can put it there and then you don't have to deal with the wire anymore. Much better.
Although i must warn you that by doing that, there is the risk that you touch the leg of the passenger.
And if it is not your wife or girlfriend or whatever. You might get into some kind of trouble if you don't warn her before doing the little "adjustment".
You might want to warn her if you don't want to get accused of sexual harassment🤣
You could also simply ask the person in the passenger seat to pass you your phone. 😉 Which of course you would only do once you’ve stopped driving as you don’t need to touch your phone whilst driving. ☺️
This EV is one of the best looking sedans. But I love my 2023 Model Y performance quicksilver.
It is a very distinct look. ☺️
Really good neutral review
Thank you.
Great vid
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻
It may seem cool to get regular software updates to improve an EV's performance, but the downside is that EVs are particularly susceptible to malware, hacking, and security breaches. However conscientious a manufacturer may be in trying to address these risks, there is no guarantee of success where other businesses (even financial institutions) have occasionally failed.
That is a fair concern, but I would say they are far less vulnerable than most things. I don't know this for a fact, but would assume it's rather closed loop. So the cars won't accept an update from anything that isn't signed correctly. One would hope these types of things have been thought of.
Nothing is 100% secure, but I think at least for now the closed system nature of it would be fairly ok? 🤷🏻
The over the air and always in connectivity does provide advantages, it also means they can turn off features at a whim and move to a subscription model for features such as heated seats, cruise control etc. This is not a good thing as this is just revenue grabs.
Yes, that is possible, but since that hasn't happened yet or even been suggested by the company, I am going to go with it being a good thing for now? 🤷🏻
Nice ATP shirt, I have one myself
Thanks, I have ,,,, too many. 🤣
You’ve forgotten to mention that the parcel shelf actually fits beneath the boot floor
I forgot to mention lots of things. 🤣 That was not one of them, as I didn't know that. Thanks letting me know. 🙏🏻
Spigen sells screen protectors for all Polestar 2's and most other automotive brands.
Thanks for the info.
I'm an EV6 driver, currently renting the polestar2. I'm not a fan. Really uncomfortable to drive and weak driver assist. Why is the left arm rest so far forward and the right arm rest so far back???
Yeah, that centre console design has some "interesting" choices. 🤣 I take it you're enjoying the EV6?
I am trying to find the right person at KIA to talk to about getting one of those in for a video too. ☺️
I see an ATP shirt! 🎉
Yes you do. They are great shirts. 😀
Exterior Lookwise: Lancer from polster with 1/3 more boxy look
That's an interesting way to look at it. ☺️
Cmon you love this car. Get it. Don't worry about what the wife says. She doesn't have to drive it😉
🤣, you sir are clearly braver than me. 😜 I did like it, but I like the cup holders in my Model Y more. 😉
Bro can I ask a question, I’m being offered a 2021 model year with 12k km, every single package dual motor top of the line and everything for 49,550$ Canadian. Should I pull the trigger? It’s a bit old but for this price is there anything better?
I’m sorry, but I really wouldn’t want to say either way. I don’t know what features and needs are important for you and I have no idea what the market is like in Canada in terms of price.
That’s sounds like a pretty good car and setup. But I’ve no idea if that’s a good price or not for Canada. 🤷🏻♂️ I guess you could look around at what they are going for and if it’s a reputable place that is selling it? I know that’s not too helpful but hope it helps a bit. 😀
Does this model that I’m wanting to get have the launch control and the yellow seat belts? The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor EV
I’m not sure, I think it’s only the performance model that has those.
Really good video, beautiful park you filmed this in where was it?
Thanks. I can’t remember exactly, was down by the Yarra.
It’s on Yarra Boulevard, called ‘Bellbird Park’ 🎉
Its a nice electric volvo
I’m not fused about brands. Nice is nice. 🤷🏻♂️😉
but what its llike to DRIVE?
It was very nice, but I am not a car guy, so I don't really know what to look for in terms of "driving experience". 🤷🏻
3:14 oh hi Simon
Giving the fans what they want. 🤣
😂👋🏻
There are 3 packages ..most cars I know have at least 3 to 5 packs
Thanks for letting me know. Yeah, not being a car guy, this is the kind of things I don't know. ☺️
Well you are not a car guy are you , so great review and therefore fair enough. I would only buy a Tesla now if there would be no better option in the market and there are many. But being a nerd on wheels? Go for the Tesla
It's great that there are options for folks.
Some people just love to hate tesla. For no obvious good reason.
@@tigertoo01 unfortunately its polarized - like our societies got more polarized which is really not good and we should all reach out and fight against it. There are Tesla Fanatics on one side and Tesla haters on the other side - also because of it.
For me a car can be bought by emotion - because I love it, or just as an appliance.
In the mid range the 2 Teslas are for me market leading - M3 and Y for now.
Hack for closing the front cover - stand to the side of the front of the car..
That is a good hack. 🙏🏻👍🏼☺️
Top tip: buy a shorter cable
Since then, I've now got a 10 meter cable, which I've actually found quite useful from time to time. 🤣
Redro!
Yep!🤣
I'm a car person, Tesla all the way for me.
I've found that many of the folks who drive Teslas are car people. But I'm glad we have options for folks who have different needs/tastes/
Adaptive cruise will only stop when car in front of u. No car it won’t stop at traffic lights. Lol
Yes
3:15 they key is terrible!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t have strong opinions one way or the other about the key. I assume if I owned one I would use the app on my phone as the key and so wouldn’t really need to be concerned about it?
After I saw the prices, I stopped the video right there. The Model Y is much cheaper and affordable price for me than this EV. I don't care what features it has on it.
End of story.
That’s fair enough. Are you based in Australia? I ask as the Model Y isn’t that much cheaper here. Depending on what state you’re in.
Uses Apple maps (credibility with tech shot)
It's getting better all the time.
@@notacarguy_au yeah. It’s been getting better close to a decade now. Can’t wait for it to be finished.