Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2 comparison REVIEW! Two of the best EVs fight it out!
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- This is our in-depth comparison review of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (77 kWh) vs Polestar 2 AWD (72 kWh net). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Exterior comparison
01:55 Range comparison km / miles
04:05 Light signature and turning indicators
04:40 Acceleration figures
05:04 Frunk
05:53 Interior comparison
07:20 Polestar 2 seating
09:16 Tesla Model 3 seating
10:45 Model 3 cockpit and infotainment
13:04 Polestar 2 cockpit and infotainment
16:52 Rear seats Model 3
18:12 Rear seats Polestar 2
20:00 Trunk comparison
21:59 Driving Model 3 Autobahn
28:24 Agility driving Model 3
30:18 Driving Polestar 2 Autobahn
38:20 Agility driving Polestar 2
41:00 Conclusion
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When I said I wanted more comparisons earlier, this was what I meant. Thanks for listening.
you're welcome!
I was thinking about something else.
@@autogefuehl And i now bought a Polestar 2 over a Model 3. Total package feels better. I don't need the range, as i use my cayenne on longer trips anyway.
I don't have 44 mins to watch a video but you know what, I'll do it for Thomas 😂
way to go =)
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Love the Polestar, Thanks Thomas.
Amazing review! I ordered the Polestar 2, it has a much better ride quality and an instant ”want” feeling. The android system is a treat and the seats are more comfortable. Only thing tesla has going for it is range and the charging network. 300-400km range covers 98% of my needs. The remaining 2% will require 20min more charging so not a big sacrifice.
Cheers! Agree!
Thank you for the nice comparison. Happy Polestar 2 owner here in San Francisco. I get asked so many questions from passersby, including excited reactions from police officers and random kids on buses. I prefer the more muscular angular design and the performance and range more than meet my needs. It is a blast to drive.
mach-e is better
100% Chinese made and owned.
What color you got? just test drove a white one last week, heard good thing about magnesium.
@@dzerres Guess where Tesla gets their parts from? And your phone? And your computer? And your TV? ...
@@dzerres And 100% Swedish developed.
I test drove Model 3 and Polestar 2 AWD Long Range, Polestar was better driving experience, but in the end i ordered the Model 3 SR+, for me efficiency and supercharger access (in UK) were the key points. Also heat pump and winter range were key for me. I have friend who also drove both and he chose Polestar 2.
Rear space and cargo space for me were also better for Model 3.
I appreciate you doing your reviews in your second language Thomas, well done.
As a Multi language speaker, I take my hat off to you! Keep up the great work all of you at Autogefühl. 👍🏻 I love your vegan interior views too!👍🏻🥰🇳🇿🙏🏻
thanks so much! Keep supporting us =)
Polestar 2 that's the design I love it.
Hi Thomas, I've watched quite a few of your reviews over the years and I really love the consistent quality of your car reviews. I don't know anyone who is so meticulous about every little detail (you are German after all ;-) I am also a very detail oriented person so I really enjoy and appreciate how you test and describe the cars. Most reviewers don't comment about the sound of the turn indicator for example. I was intending to go for a new Tesla model 3 but largely because of this review, it confirm my own impression that the build and ride quality of the Polestar is just a bit better. Thanks for the great review! Keep up the good work with these quality videos. Greetings from The Netherlands
Dank u wel! Tot ziens 😎
Ordered a Polestar
Great format. Hope more ev comparisons are coming.
In the UK you can now get the Polestar 2 with 2 wheel drive and the bigger battery - so a longer range is available
Great comparison. Fully agree on your comments and analysis regarding the suspension and chassis quality
As always a professional and considered review that goes into great detail. Were I in the position of trying to decide which one to buy this is the sophisticated type of review that I would find helpful. The reviews like all on this website stands head and shoulders above most, the one setting the standard for car reviews. Well done to the presenter and his camera man, an excellent team.
Loving the comparator format style
can't wait for updated Model S vs Mercedes EQS
I have a TM3 but I would be very happy with either. Finally saw the PS2 today in the metal. Very nice.
This was a great review, so detailed and very worth the watch. I could see how torn you were between both cars and you summed it all up really well.
I'm considering a polestar2 but unsure on the interior trim colour... was that the Slate (grey) or Charcoal (black) interior in the Polestar?
Thanks so much! Loving the channel!
Michael
Thanks!! Grey and its great!
Excellent video as usual.
I really respect your opinions in the reviews, so I was glad to see this comparison. We went for the P2 and pick it up in October.
Personally I prefer the polestar as it just looks better in my opinion and the interior is a lot nicer as well as build quality
But it's too heavy and doesn't have the battery efficiency of the Tesla or Kia/Hyundai
@@dragospahontu Tesla is miles ahead of competition ...
Other car manufacturers can only give their EVs best build quality
@@nirbhayatiwari5425 Do you think Ford or Volkswagen's don't know how to make a good ev? They can but they don't want to canibalize their ICE cars because those are the ones they're making a large profit margin.
@@dragospahontu But they will be bankrupt if they will continue doing that ...
See That company only will lead the EV race which will have best technology ...
It is the fact and now many car manufacturers are realising it ...
You will see that Tesla will always lead the EV race ...
And yes upto an extent Ford, VW don't know how to make an EV better than Tesla ...
Quality issues are there in Tesla and yes I agree but there also Tesla is improving ....
@@dragospahontu They can build cars but can’t do software or great efficient EVs.
Excellent comparison! Very objective! Typical of Autogefühl! 👌
thanks have a good sunday =)
Always the best reviews!
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very nice and detailed review comparison
Great review really enjoyed it👍
Super Video. Weiter so. :)
Macht ihr noch einen Vergleich zwischen dem Tesla Model 3 und dem ID 3 :)?
At this stage of EV development, I find the car energy efficiency and the maturity of fast charging network most important ownership factors. For these reasons alone, I chose Tesla over Polestar. No matter how I feel about either of these cars, Tesla proved itself last October when we had to make a 4000 km return trip through Europe during the pandemic where the Supercharger network was a lifesaver. Not a single hick-up along the way. Due to strict COVID measures at that time, we were not able to sleep in hotels, so we slept in the car, which proved to be not too bad.
Great review. Nice to see someone not afraid to make longer, but very informative and useful videos.
We made a choice and went with the Polestar 2 - picking it up at the end of April. The trunk and interior were the main reasons. The trunk allows us to have our dog with us on trips, it also makes the car more practical. The interior is just nicer - it feels better built and it feels to have been built for the driver. The Model 3 feels as if it was built as a self driving car where the driver is an accessory. Since I've been driving BMW 3 series my whole life the Polestar 2 felt much closer to a BMW than the Tesla. Tesla is good on paper, has better range, performance, charging. The issue is everything else.
In any case - it's great that there are more and more alternatives and choice in the EV market. This year there are even more choices that make sense to different people.
Thanks and enjoy ur polestar 2 😊
How big is your dog? Small, medium or maybe a big one? 😉
@@thomasjacobsen4448 It's a female Alaskan Malamute. So... medium? :)
Having a problem getting a good dog cage for the trunk that uses the whole space but is not too tall because of the sloped tailgate - might need to build one myself.
@@Kowen8714 Thanx! What a beautiful dog :-)
@@thomasjacobsen4448 Thank you :) Oh yeah, malamutes are lovely. They're annoying sometimes (have their own strong, stubborn mind) but that often makes it interesting as well.
I would give this review an A: good information and a natural representation, thank you! I ordered a Polestar! :)
Very good test, I've already ordered the Polestar and this test more than confirm my decision
Great video. Learnt a lot and i've got a model 3 perf on order. Interesting.
cool! Great you joined us =)
I do love my Tesla 3 - long range- great vid .
thanks and feel free to join more reviews :)
As always professional objective comparison. Looking forward to add the new Ioniq 5 in the comparison.
highly appreciated, keep joining us!
and Ioniq 5 as soon as we get the chance to !
Thomas, your reviews are standout excellent! Best automotive reviewer for detail that there is....Thanks. From a UK perspective I actually think it’s easy to decide between these 2 closely matched cars. If you regularly do long haul journeys across the country ( work, family location etc) then the Tesla is the tool for the job. If you have a short to regular commute, family local and only do the occasional long journey throughout the year then the Polestar, being the more practical and better ‘car’ product and stylish looks, its the compelling product choice.
Great review as always. One thing to note on AP and FSD beta, I think a lot of the issues you have with it is due to European laws. If you ever visit North America try AP or FSD beta and you'll see it's a way better experience.
I think American roads are also straighter and easier for it to navigate. Europe has more complex roads I would argue.
@@ciaranwebb6871 Not true, using the latest Beta version of the limited-release new generation Full-Self-Driving software inside downtowns of American cities shows you how incredibly complex it is to drive in those environments, and every week the updates are making it more and more capable to handle even crazy and totally unknown situations to the AI ...
@@raheeb1 Betaversion and Autopilot, 2 things I never want to hear in the same sentence for a product that is out there on the streets in high volumes.
@@maxmeier532 your comment is something I never want to hear as it’s stupidity to my ears!
What is wrong with the headliner and B-pillar at 8:27? The seal is messed up and the panels don't fit together. So much for the Polestar having better build quality 🤦
Somebody probably yanked on it or something, the difference in build quality is obvious in person... Tesla is getting better, but they still feel a little rough around the edges.
Polestar 2 for me Thomas looks amazing, great review !! 👍
Thanks 🙏
Polestar does have OTA too and will get more stuff :) First with an integrated app for ABRP too. 🤙
They're both great vehicles. I take long-distance trips (more than 200 miles) maybe once or twice a year so longer range is not a huge deciding factor for me. I test drove both and ultimately chose the Polestar 2. Better built and a much more usable trunk given the larger hatch-style opening. Plus, Android Automotive is great now and has huge potential (as said by a die-hard iPhone user.)
Good feedback thanks!
Best Feature of the polestar is the logo which is projected into the panoramic roof.
A little irrelevant detail, but the devil's in the detail and I love this devil.
I feel like Tesla could be a bit maddening for someone like Thomas. Fit and finish from Tesla still needs work. With everything Tesla, they do not have the service infrastructure of Volvo, Mercedes and Audi etc. Tesla changed the automotive world but the knowledge of the traditional of car makers on how to make a car and the servicing of the car, is an area that would get people to purchase EVs from the traditional makers. Glad to hear Thomas say it. "FSD is useless". $10K for something that does not work and Tesla can't even say when it will be able to work is too much to pay. As always, an exceptional review.
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When I look at the Polestar, everything about it makes me want to own one. When I look at the Tesla, everything about it makes me want a Polestar 2.
M3P with track driving mode should be much better then Long Range version on high speed. Regarding back trunk load it's will be more fair to compare to Model Y with similar back door. Great comparison very informative and as always professional :)
Track mode only affects stability control in curves and battery cooling, the M3P doesn't have adaptive suspension.
I'll go for the Polestar 2!
great honest review
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I would take the Polestar for sure
Polestar > Tesla for me! Great video, quality as always.
Ti sbagli
good comparison Thomas, my neighbor says he has no problems with his autopilot, I think it's a bit unfair comparison between a Hatchback and a sedan car, maybe Model Y would have been better to compare, I keep my hat on Tesla model 3 because the driveline, durability and technology on the battery.
The mode 3p with track mode and lower suspension feels a lot better on the motorway Thomas?
I am 197 cm. In a Model 3 I get cramps in my back and/or my legs when I am driving it. Sadly it does not work for tall people. I was close to buy one but now I have a Polestar 2 instead. Great car. One pedal drive and that you can tell the car what to do is really great.
Model Y when Berlin opens up. Im 6 feet tall and Model Y is perfect. You get performance, tech and efficiency. We have 2 model ys and theyre amazing.
@@FeatureRequest There are many better SUV/Crossover than Model Y coming to the market: E tron Q4, Skoda Enyac, VW ID 4, Ionic 5
Man, I'm surprised there is no video about the Ioniq 5 yet. I would love to see your test because I think you are good at it. And the fact that I understand you when you talk is a plus. 😁
I really like the Polestar but anyway it's not available in France yet (because of Citroën and the Logo issue, they say that it's too close from their DS logo.), and I think that I'm already in Love with the Ioniq 5 now. 🤗
Thanks! Yes we couldn’t get a vehicle yet but we ll do that as soon as possible
I prefer the polestar 2 from this comparisson at least. Because I fit in it. 😉 Another great review Thomas. 👌
Excellent review. Factual and fair. Practicality and emotion favour the Polestar. Also more exclusive?
Thanks! Yes thats true
Great video. I watched all 44 minutes of it and it was worth it. For me I'd go for the Polestar. It's a better car IMO. The Tesla may have better numbers but I think the Polestar looks better and is better to live with. Build quality is important to me. I wouldn't want to be crossing my fingers when a new car turns up hoping everything has fitted together ok.
Thank you for the excellent review. As a T-M3 owner it was a narrow choice over the polstar as the polstar really nice car but for now the efficiency, over-air update and ease of charging were more important for me, but close call. There are certainly some more nice EV's coming soon to add to this market place with the Ionic 5 and EV6 so more choice of good cars.
Ya indeed
Our Kia EV6 review is now here: th-cam.com/video/1rpS311emAQ/w-d-xo.html
FYI both car and driver and motortrend tested the Polestar 0-60 times at 4.1s. Did you get the same impression?
What a great video, thank you! I have watched so many comparisons of these two cars, and yours was easily one of the better ones.
I ordered a Polestar 2 recently, and for me it really came down to the $7500 tax incentive that the PoleStar is eligible for in the USA, but the Tesla is not. For me, that cut the cost down to $53000, which seems like much more of a bargain to me. If the Tesla was still eligible, I may have ordered a Y. Anyway, thank you again for a logical, unbiased opinion. Your delivery style is very comfortable, relaxed and paced perfectly.
Sounds great! Please recommend our channel 😎
Currently the Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance trims are eligible for the $7,500 tax credit as far as I know.
Everything about the Polestar seems more mature and refined.
TYVM! Nice comparison. Either choice seems like a fine car. I hope things will be different in a few (but more than a couple of) years, but in the interim, in the US, I think EV ties have to go to a Tesla due to the Tesla Supercharger network. If you want a fast charger on a long-distance trip, Tesla charging is more convenient than alternatives.
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In Europe, there is quite a few fast charging networks, like Ionity, so it is not a problem at all
I have a 2019 model 3 and I 100% agree with your driving impressions of the model 3! It feels like a video game car, not exactly what I wanted as a driving enthusiast. Great comparison!!
Thanks keep following 😎
Great review! The Polestar 2 gets the $7500 tax credit in the US, and some states also offer cash credits too....so the pricing is actually comparable. The US needs more CCS chargers near the interstates...this is where Tesla still wins hands down with the Superchargers. That said, I plan to order a Midnight color P*2 this fall. I drove one a few months ago and loved it!
Good point, in this case it evens out the price difference
Yeah US is giving $7500 for made in China car
Brilliant Video!.Just what I wanted , except I still cant quite decide.The only possible deciding factor for me is the 'emotional' side of things.....test drive soon.
Thanks! Keep us updated 😃
Let us know your final decision. Did you also think about the Ioniq 5?
Fell in love with the design of the Hyundai and the fast charging is astonishing.
I'm also looking forward to your in depth Review of the Ioniq 5, Thomas! 😃
I'm in the same boat. test drive of P2 this weekend but have M3 LR on order. I'm torn between range and efficiency, supercharger network v ride, quality, dual screen, hatchback and less visible on UK roads.
@@molepatrol7529 Hi on a 245 mile run this week in my current car I saw around 15 M3's and One P2.Test driving both next week.
Great comparison. I also test drove a Polestar 2 and preferred the handling of it over the model 3. The interior ergonomics on the Polestar especially the center console is just needs work. I'm also not a fan of the back seats in the polestar they're a little too vertical for my taste.
The interior of the polestar looks very dark, cluttered and claustrophobic.
@@JAM_2024 The door closing sound and the low seating position of Tesla reminded me of the submarine kursk.
I don’t know about the European autopilot version, but I just finished a 4 thousand mile trip (6400 km) in my Tesla 2018 model 3, and I think it was fantastic. The software is constantly being updated. The term “Autopilot” is used appropriately. In an airplane autopilot requires that the captain be ready at a moments notice to take over should the autopilot get into a situation it can’t handle. In the Tesla autopilot requires the same attention at all times.
In my case it was a 1000 mile drive spit in two days, with the return trip the same length. The “navigate on autopilot” option got me from one supercharger to the next. Took the right exits and on ramps doing all the merging and pre-heated the battery before the next supercharger. It made 3 supercharger stops in each 500 miles segment, traveling mostly 80 mph ( 128 km/h). Passed slower cars as needed. I configured it to not go back to the original lane after doing the passing lane until I indicated to it to go back with a turn signal. It did the lane change when signaled to do so. City streets I drove myself since it is not set up for that yet.
Once I got to my destination (Yellowstone Park) I was able to use autopilot on the park roads. It worked perfectly on those roads. They are one lane each way roads limited to 45 MPH (72 km/h) or less. They are curvy mountain roads. It slowed down automatically on sharp turns. I only needed to take over during intersections, which was to be expected. But other than that it followed the roads perfectly. It even slowed down when there were people at the side of the roads. It even did emergency braking when an apposing car came across their side of the road. I felt very safe in the car.
( As a side note the there was no cell service in the park or very limited at some spots. Autopilot works without any mapping data. The navigation screen was blank other than the arrow following on a blank screen. If you wanted to follow a particular road you would have to set the route while you had cell phone service not once you have no connection. The autopilot does not use map data to follow the road. It is all vision based. The same as what you see with your eyes.)
You always have to pay attention and know what it can and cannot do. It always beeped at me to take over if it did not understand the current situation on the road and I was always ready to take over. I always considered it as the car calling out for help - “help I don’t understand what is going on here” when it did that. Jut a little twist of the steering wheel, steer out of the problem and resume and engage autopilot again. The park has some strange left hand turns, that were right in front of you. Had to turn right to say out of the left hand turn lane. Who would do that? The only thing I did not like was that it always stayed centered in its lane on the mountain roads. I think driving a little to the inside of the curve would be better on mountain roads. I also noticed a lot of the apposing cars would drive as far away from the center line of the road as possible. The Tesla did not do that. It was still safely on its side in the center of its lane. It’s just an observation on how people drive. I did hear someone say that when FSD Is complete it would do that.
Maybe the European version is handicapped in some way, or your test car did not have the latest update. I can imagine that press cars are not updated properly and don’t realize that it is even an issue. The Tesla’s are not delivered with the latest software. You have to wait a few days or a week to get it. With a Tesla you always have to specify the software version you are running at in a review, because they are updated on a regular basis. The followers need to know that.
The PS2 seems like a fine car, But since I am an engineering type I prefer the Tesla with its constant software improvements that keep getting better all the time. The efficiency of the car is not magic, it’s hard engineering and Tesla is the best at that.
Thanks for all the reviews you do, they are always top notch. You do have a definite preference for real knobs for climate controls which is okay, bit did you know that (other than voice) you can touch the temperature control and just slide your finger around practically anywhere, as long as you don’t lift your finger off the screen. Slide it left or right you don’t have to be on the temperature icon directly. Also a trick to steady your hand is to put your fingers behind the screen and use your thump in front to manipulate the control. That is why all the touch buttons that you need to get at while driving are on the bottom or top edge,of the screen.
Can we get a comparison video comparing the CLA, 2 series gran coupe and A3 saloon please
Cameras on Tesla:
The rear camera is RGGB. The others are RCCB (so they can not detect green color).
And the front camera in Tesla is the one in front window. Polestars camera are in the front, in the grill, so it works really well when parking. Tesla front camera is actually like, what you see, but not as good.
You forgot to mention about charging and how navigation works with carge stops.
Love this new style video!
highly appreciated !
They will hate me for saying this but I can't stand it, I unsubscribed and just checked back to see if things had improved, they haven't. But I'm just one (ex) subscriber. It's too bad as the content is great. But the visuals are terrible now with the gimbal bumps and what not.
Needs a comparison with the model Y.
Excellent review Thomas 👌
Thanks stay tuned!
Hi Thomas. Is that Polestar in Snow or Magnesium metallic?
Me basically:
*points at Tesla 3* "this is brilliant"
*points back at Polestar 2* "but I like this better"
Same here
No doubt - when it comes to design I prefer the Polestar. So much, that I will probably buy one. When it is possible here in Denmark
@@High1QWealth I’m getting my Polestar in about two weeks from now. Looking forward 😁
43:26 This is interesting. In E.U the P2 is cheaper than the M3. In Switzerland for example is the other way around +-5000CHF difference...
Were these two cars manufactured in PRC?
Great review thank you, very interesting to see the two cars compared side by side. I admire the Tesla's efficiency, no doubt they have that nailed. Trouble is I have never bought a car based on its efficiency. For this reason I would take the Polestar, I prefer the design and its a higher quality product.
A great review Tomas, but I'd go for the Leaf 2. It wasn't fair for the Polestar as you took a red Tesla, it's so much more attractive in red
Front camera for Tesla is mainly for autopilot, it wouldn’t be useful as a parking cam as it’s mounted high up for less obstructed vision when driving on a road where parking cams are mounted low in the grille or bumper to better see low obstructions that aren’t visible from the driver’s seat.
Great and detailed review Thomas! And I totally agree with your conclusion 😊With the standard suspension the PS2 handles just as well as the TM3, but rides so much better imo. Keep up the great work!
Finally a great comparison video. Honest and non biased. Love the new format 👍
thanks my friend!
Not so sure about the Non-biased part.
none biased really ? the guy literally based his choice with feelings only on the polestar 2
I will take the Polestar 2 without doubt. I don't care if Tesla has more range. For me quality is important, and hatch trunk too.
Superb review Thomas !!
why do you think Polestar 2 has better quality than Tesla? Tesla has way more experience in building electric motors, batteries, drivetrain as whole, better UI, batter battery management... panel gaps and poor paint job are thing of past on most new Teslas... So i dont get your point here about quality...
@@stefyyy1994 Because my parents own one. Our Model 3 has 25.000 km, so I know perfectly how is it.
Plus, I tested other EV, and they don't have anything to envy a Model 3. If you ask me, Would you buy again the Model 3. I would say NO.
@@gery4870 but you didnt explain why? Also, you didnt mention did your parents get early 2018 model 3, or later 2021.
@@stefyyy1994 We have the Model 3 LR 2019. And it was me that I convinced my parents to buy one. I was a fanboy. Since we have it, I am no any more.
I don't like the trunk. Everything you have to do it with an APP, we do no have keyfog, our paint has some issues. Moreover we've been already 3 times to the Service Center.
I don't like the glass roof. Here in Spain, in summer you get toasted inside the car, because everything is glass. What a vehicle that you spend 55k € and haven't the chance to get rid of the glass roof.
You don't have any cockpit. Everything you have to do it in the 15 '' screen. The autopilot is too sharp, so it's no useful.
The Model 3 has one of the worst confort rides I have ever ride. As I said, I tested a lot of other EV, and they had more ride confort, and a lot of more acustic isolation.
The ground clearance is so poor. We touch frequently the belly of the Model 3.
The only rims you can fit with proper desing is 19 ''. The only 18 '' comes with plastic caps, really ?
Only 2 rims to choose ?
I could be writing all day. But I thing you get an idea.
As I said, I was a fanboy, until I drove the Model 3.
What do you think ?
@@stefyyy1994 Tesla are shit, they've always been.
Sooner or later you'll have to learn to deal with it.
Fantastic Comparison!
Polestar 2 hands down. \m/,
I agree, however the charging infrastructure from Tesla is 100 times better compared to anything else out there. For that reason alone i would always go for the Tesla.
Very interested to have a comparison done between some of the Korean cars, the Hyundai or Kia evs Perhaps benchmark against the Tesla or the Polestar
i would choose the polestar for the design and quality ,the tesla for the software and battery
The question to ask is what is the availability of the polestar compared with the Tesla or another way how many polestar are they making a year
Same price? If yes, I take polestar 2
Nope, over 10k price difference
Don't forget the discount at the Volvo dealership
In denmark polestar is far cheaper, so it really depends where you Are.
How about drag coefficient and turning radius?
Excellent comparison Thomas. Finally a honest one whitout Tesla religious involved. 90% of people drive max 50km/day. Range Is not so important feature as some say. I can make my charges at home over the night. And my family requires break max after 300km anyway. Volvo/Polestar building quality Is just so good. Most of the old cars on the daily use are Volvo or German brands. That Is also important when thinking about sustainable development. Tesla quality can be maybe compared to French or similar brands. I Wonder if Polestar would be as effective as Tesla if they would save from the quality of materials and be lighter?
it seems in Europe range matters less but its important in the US, i want an electric car with 400 miles minimum because i can usually end up driving 350 miles every weekend within just my state.
"without Tesla religious involved"
Indeed, there are way too many "journalists" proudly spamming their tesla referral link in the description. I've yet to see one disclose that they benefit form people using their link.
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Just as many using the "f" word as an easy dig with no justification.
It's "wearing" to say the least.
You basically fell for the FUD.
@@jona7700 why would they disclose they benefit from the referral link? its kinda obvious they benefit to anyone who knows what a referral system is.
Hi Thomas! Very cool review, like always here! ✨🍻
For me, with my respect to the great technical specs, looking at these two cars' shapes, I feel I am looking just at two electrical mobile appliances and very far from what I call "a car" (exterior and interior)! Lately, I am noticing that the Koreans and the Germans are pioneering in this field, in making their EVs the way a car should look, it looks like they have the best car designers!
@@whispie. This is just my personal opinion, Volvo doesn't mean to me anything in the "car design" world, even if I know they are good cars through history as quality, and to be honest, I only loved one Volvo's model which is the Volvo P1800 GT year 1961, I hope their design department revival it next! Greetings 🍻✨🎵
@@WYXYXYW Oh come on. The VW ID range is hardly an oil painting now, is it?
@@ciaranwebb6871 I agree with you, I am not a fan of this VW ID! Sure not all the German and the Korean cars! 👍
@@WYXYXYW The Polestar 1 borrows a lof of design elements from the P1800.
@@SlashCampable Hi my friend! They tried to go the Aston Martin way, but P1 is not my cup of tea, really, with my respect to your opinion of course, design always depends on everyone's taste, so no problemo!🌼
The Polestar is better looking, tech and efficiency is better in the Tesla....
Its difficult, I think I could forgo some range if the polestar charged quicker - 10-80% in 30 mins is the norm....
Infrastructure and charging speed will be the key to success .. Range is not as important as I thought.... 15 min for 100 mins is fine....
Most journeys I take are 200 miles +/- 50 so a single stop for 15 mins is absolutely fine.
It seems you were hesitant to say outright your favorite is the Polestar. Tesla needs to improve their overall finishing, they need to develop an overall pride about their fit and finish, copy the German approach. Great video comparison.
tesla cant do that, cause that would decrease production volume but tesla needs the cash flow so they have to focus very specifically on what they change when in their production line. Musk's approach isnt, let's have good QC, his approach is, let us make incremental changes that add up to not needing QC. So far that concept has been moving ahead very slowly.
But the Polestar is built in China.
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The Berlin Y is going to be "interesting".
Lighter, more sophisticated construction, stiffer chassis, better battery (faster charging?) *and* German build quality.....
As I watch this, can anyone say "Tesla fatigue?" The Polestar is a breath of fresh air.
I agree, but you can’t ignore that range and charging network are the Achilles heal for the Polestar.....it’s just not good enough to compete with Tesla. Maybe Polestar 3 will up the game we it’s range and by that time charging networks will generally be better for all.
The exáct decision I had to make this month and it was killing me, but ... luckily the test drive in the Model 3 did not disappoint. I thought the Tesla was just more fun to drive where the Polestar is a more serious car in many aspects. I hate the fact that in The Netherlands there are a lót of Tesla Model 3 driving around; I'd much rather drive a less known car such as the Polestar 2 which looks great inside and out. Having said that ... I love the red 2021 Model 3 ... it's a good looking car and especially the refreshed model makes up for a lot. In my case, I drive quite a lot and quite far. Also with vacations I would very much like a car with better performance in range and consumption. Another thing to consider are the Tesla Superchargers which is another advantage of the Tesla vs. the Polestar. So .... I decided to go for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range in color Red multi coat and I'll probably add the boost package to give it even more 0,5sec punch. I'm sure that everything considered that is the right choice at this moment; even with the Polestar 2 coming with a heat pump in October 2021.
Thanks for the great review!
Thanks for the interesting feedback!
The charging network is indeed the crucial point, isn't it? Every review on charging experiences outside the Tesla Superchargers network highlights how big the problem really is. On a daily basis as much as on a vacation trip. There are a lot of interesting new cars coming on the market (P2, Ioniq5, Kia EV6 and so on), but as long as the charging network problem remains unsolved, the only practical and safe way to drive around in an EV is to go for a Tesla. I'm really not a US products fan because of their overall lack of quality (it's as if they just don't bother, reason why they have planes falling out of the sky), but my first EV will be a Tesla Model 3, simple as that. It will be a painful change for me because I really am a petrolhead (I'm driving an Alfa Romeo Veloce with 280 hp for the moment, great car by the way), but considering the climate crisis, the fiscal environment and the zero emission zones which are being put in place all over Europe, driving a combustion motor car in the coming years is going to become painful in every possible way. It's just that people don't fully realize it yet... which will make the realization even harder to swallow in due time. Greetings from Belgium
Our Kia EV6 review is now here: th-cam.com/video/1rpS311emAQ/w-d-xo.html
Huge difference in financing if in the UK at least. Polestar works out with much lower monthly payments so that’s what I went for even though I’m a TSLA shareholder!
I fell in love with the birds in the background ...
Comparing Model Y, Nissan Ariya, ID.4 GTX, Audi Q4 e-tron, Ford Mach-E, Porsche Macan electric, etc. I can't wait!
PoleStar 2 without a doubt 🥰!
Wouldn’t it be better comparing the Polestar II to the Tesla model Y design wise ?
Thank you again for that great revue Thomas.
I don’t think so cuz I think the polestar 2 is suppose to be a hatchback sedan thing….. correct me if I’m wrong but I pretty sure it’s a hatchback not a crossover.
@@Keoponloeu It's a slightly raised small sedan with a fastback. It's nowhere near as large as a Model Y and should not be compared to it.
Polestar 2 is projected to cost around EUR225K (1.55x more than a Tesla) over in Singapore. Price significant price variance and efficiency aside, the polestar 2 really looks more complete.
I am considering these two cars in Australia. Base on the driving conditions, chargers, support in Australia, can someone give me some insight how each of these cars will affect my decisions ? Thanks.