The Polestar 2 Is a Tesla-Rivaling Electric Luxury Sport Sedan
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Polestar 2 review!!! The Polestar 2 is a new electric luxury sport sedan, designed to rival the Tesla Model 3 and others. Today I'm reviewing the Polestar 2 and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the newest EV luxury sedan on the market. I'll also drive the Polestar 2 and review the driving experience.
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I REALLY like the subtle tone without any brand name
Totally kinda like what Tesla is doing it makes it look very clean and might age better
Someone in Belgium got a fine because there was "no brand" on his Polestar 2
me too
Plus the logo is very cool and sleek design
WHHAATT?!?
Polestar's color will always be the classic baby/powder blue in my heart.
Yeah! Exactly my point!
YEP!! Idk why they didn’t offer the rebel blue on this car.
@@lordmeme_ - is rebel blue the official name? I couldnt remember it.
ngl i have a 2nd gen veloster and im REALLY tempted to wrap it in that color.
@@DismemberTheAlamo yeah rebel blue is the official name. Really unfortunate they didn't offer this car in that color.
@@DismemberTheAlamo and also, I drive a 2013 C30 Polestar, it's an awesome color in person.
Doug meets the girl of his dreams: “You’re gorgeous! Amazing! The best looking girl I’ve ever seen! I have to say...you are definitely a 7 out of 10!
Practicality: trunk size a little small, 5/10
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5:09 literally fingered 😂
The whole not putting their name on the car thing is kinda genius to me, the first time I saw one I was scratching my head for a good minute and that made me go and learn more about the brand
yeup, its the same for like movie ads, I honestly feel like if you just put hints in a ad or showed hardly any details but enough to grab attention it would get people talking. All these movie ads are the exact same, its so sad.
How did you search the brand if you don’t see the name
@@CuteKristy179 that's half the fun. You try and look online for any hints that you can use ie. the logo, or it prompts a conversation with the driver, be it a quick 10 second conversation at a red light where you try and waive dramatically to get their attention because you just have to know, or you be a creep and follow them to wherever they're headed, or you bump into them as they're getting in/out of their car. Point being that you have to do the legwork to get an answer. It gives you a dopaminergic oriented purpose to fulfill.
That's the only reason I knew Lexus was Toyota and Infiniti was Nissan. Different name, same company, different vehicle.
@@CuteKristy179 Same. I actually searched Volvo look alike brand. And found it easy.
5:09 Doug says it a "weird Gear lever" and then slides his middle finger inside it. Classic Doug.
Was pretty weird lmao
@Jon Thor no
hexagon! thats Lamborghini 😂
_"The government says that you can't use your phone while driving, but they never said anything about iPads."_
- Every car manufacturer in the last few years, probably
That's because infotainment screens aren't phones. Plus cars have phone button on the steering wheel and not every complains about that.
So you people complain about people using phone while driving, yet you never complain about people using their phone in the back seats?
So according to you, if you wife or daughter calls up while you're car, you just ignore them? If my car has connected to Bluetooth, I would pick up and call them while driving.
@@automation7295 it’s another thing when you’re typing on a screen and your attention is away from the road tho...
@@automation7295 shit went over your head right 😂 nobody is talking about answering calls idiot, people drive and text , scroll through social media in stop lights etc . Now with a tablet that can do all that people are going to be less in tune the road and more in tune to the screen.
@@automation7295 Imagine typing this out and not realizing how stupid you sound.
@@automation7295 I was very clearly joking you muppet. I never said it was bad that car manufacturers were putting screens into their cars, I simply joked about the fact that oftentimes these screens can be just as distracting as phones. You took my comment way too seriously.
So opening the “hood” is basically the same as any other vehicle.
Doug: opening it is quite challenging.
yea, but the difference is, that you might want to open it more often, due to it being a cargo compartment
@@bogi165 completely agree. But also so sad, I open my hood than my trunk
You completely missed the point. The front trunk on this car is for cargo where people are more likely to open it more frequently than if the front had a petrol engine. Doug's point was very easy to understand. Sadly, I guess mouth-breathers like you just don't see the big picture.
@@troletrain how touching
Most other electric vehicles which have front trunks open almost (if not as) easily as a traditional rear trunk.
Compared to most electric cars, I'd call that gear selector completely normal. Which I like. We need tactile feedback, no matter what tesla has to say about that.
True, but the Tesla way with a stalk on the steering wheel for gear change isn’t anything new or special either.. Mercedes has been doing it for ages.
@@AleksanderHoff They are getting rid of that in the new model S. Now it picks for you.
@@FordCrownVic1995 apparently there will be a set of gear selector buttons in the centre console
screw electric "cars"
@@V8_screw_electric_cars must suck to be stuck in the past with gas cars that have slow acceleration and pukes out stuff that would kill you if you were in an enclosed room with it.
“Here you have an assistant, like Siri. The map is very responsive and easy to use...”
I feel like Doug didn’t notice it’s Google Maps and Google Assistant.
Didnt realise you can control many things with voice - that actually works..
He literally mentioned it used google maps
Yeah, iOS users never understand how much better androids are
That's because it runs full Android Auto
@@FlameOnTheBeat Definitely a missed opportunity for Doug to cover. I was curious about the App Store.
Doug's wife: Honey, breakfast's ready
Doug: Yes but before I get started make sure to check out cars and bids.
She won't ask for cars and bids in the divorce
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funniest comment here by far
God these newer Volvos are slick. I want one.
Have you heard about the new synthetic fuels they are emissions free cheap fuels and with these being introduced I don’t think electric is the future
Got a few of these near me, really, really nice looking in the flesh
Slick? What are you ghetto?
@@JoseSanchez-zo5tb The word slick isn't a ghetto term. Get your head of of your grey poupon you boomer.
This is a Polestar.
This is attractive to someone who would want a sport sedan EV but absolutely would not consider a Tesla. The 235mi range isn't great compared to its rivals, but Polestar deliberately sacrificed a bit of range for better driving dynamics & handling performance. 0-60 in 4.7s is more than fast enough and I also have much more faith in Volvo parts & QC than anything coming from Tesla.
This is a car I would seriously consider in a year or two.
This just the beginning for polstar, give them couple more models to be in conversation with other top EV companies... Overall it's a good EV in a civic size
In just first iteration and they are already better than tesla
@@bolivarharrigan6027 don’t forget that this is hampered by using a shared petrol/ev architecture. Their upcoming vehicles will use a pure EV architecture which means less concessions and a better EV in future like you say
I’d say the BMW i4 is the best looking EV sports sedan in the market now. However, the Canadian government incentive doesn’t include that car so I’m seriously considering the Polestar, even tho I really love the i4. Teslas are wayyyy too popular and I don’t wanna be an Elon slave. Sorry Tesla lovers 😅
There's a big market for EVs that aren't Teslas. There's a good number of people in my neighborhood with Polestars, BMWs, and VWs that specifically bought them because they don't want to give a dime to Elon. His big mouth is driving sales to the traditional auto makers.
8:14 Doug the kind of guy to charge his electric car to 69%
Nice.
Nice
Nice
@TableRocked Doug the kind of guy to enjoy the meme
@TableRocked buddy you didn't realize, your comment has now become a good meme content for me
Thanks
From some angles, this looks like a crossover.
i think its the wheel size and ground clearance. i literally thought it was one until i noticed doug as scale lmao
It's built on the same platform as XC40, so it had crossover lineage.
Not just from some angles. It literally looks like a crossover who's parents didn't feed it enough protein growing up.
@@SirBroccolingtonIII thank you for putting into words what I was feeling about the way this car looks.
Yeah, looks suv with a chopped top more than a sports car to me
I saw 2 of them in Santa Clara, CA today. That was weird. They're super cool looking. Great tail lights.
I really wish every brand use their logo instead of sticking up letters. Do you sea any “Apple” outside an Apple device? That brings curiosity and make the design speaks for it self. Love it.
@Zack Smith that’s not the point of my comment. Do you can’t read? Or at least analyze and interpret what I wrote?
@@AlgoCurioso4 do you know english "do you can't read" doesn't make sense 🤣😂
@@FlappyPoosay nope not my IPhone 12 just an apple logo
I have a p30pro and I even dont know what huawei logo looks like :D
@@AlgoCurioso4 plus u wrote sea its see u used the wrong one dummy 😂🤣😂🤣
14:50 I think that the Polestar logo projected onto the sunroof is actually designed to be seen from the inside. Just imagine seeing the Polestar logo among the other stars in the galaxy at night. Really cool idea!
I was thinking about that. Could it be a wireless charger pad?
You can see it from the inside. It's pretty cool, actually.
@xorgthere's a lil shelf under the sunroof. The logo is on the bottom of the shelf and it just reflects off the glass
@@nicosu9518 why do Americans say gas cars?
@@dragospahontu because in some countries the etymology derives from “gasoline”, in other from “benzene”, and other from the french “pétrol”
"All is good!" sounds exactly like what a software developer would put in as placeholder string to test their UI.
I usually go with "Ayoooo this shit worked!!" or similar
I laughed at this comment, so true!
Not a lotta people get this, but good job 😂😂😂
BVVNB
What is UI?
Having had a Polestar 2 for a few months now, I was tempted to argue the numbers until you slotted it in next to its competition and it shut me right up. I'd say you're realistic and fair as usual! I know plenty of people claim to be objective or fair, but not many rise to your level of thoroughness
How are you enjoying your Polestar 2?
How is the comfort? test drove the performance model and was not comfy at all, both the seat and suspension was too firm. Also a made in china car
@@samjam6989 I have one, for that exact reason I didn't order one with the performance package. I went for all the other packages instead, including the ventilated leater seats.
I think it's just great, surely not S class level comfort, but maybe E class level. I really like spending time in it
@@rowdy6274 for me tge car was way too small, even my dad at 5'5 felt cramped and the back also lacked headroom. Decided to get VWID 4 Pro for cheaper price, bigger headroom and seating and a much comfy ride. Even the driving was more refined for ID4. I didnt like polestar for both the ride and the fact it was made in China since China owns Volvo now. So not sure about its built quality down the road.
@@samjam6989 I'm 6'5 and have no problem in it, but I also like it a but cockpit like. The drive is more on the sporty side, the ID4 is more the standard family car.
I'd also prefer production in Sweden, but for the humanitarian reason, the product quality on high end products is the same. My last BMW was also not from Bavaria, but assembled in Czech Republic with parts from all over the world, no quality problems whatsoever. My motorcycle is also assembled in China with a Japanese engine and transmission, never had any issues.
Chinese production can be great (look at the build quality of apple products), it's just the country itself that is scummy
Just test drove the Polestar 2 today, probably the best car I've driven so far. The model 3 is awful compared to it in term of comfort, stopping, build quality, quietness, cargo space, price and interior. Model 3 (performance) is pretty much only better in meanginless drag race
Then don’t watch the new Carwow video 😂
@@firatsapul8029 haha, I like watching carwow. But Mat is heavily biased toward Tesla and doesn't even hides it. Not to say he's a liar but he's just very selective.
@@firatsapul8029 dude he's drived the car and you've watched a carwow video.
The Tesla Model 3 has more range and an actual supercharger network which is way more important, I can’t imagine an EV without it on road trips with unreliable chargers. Not to mention a ton of default features on the Tesla you have to pay extra for on the Polestar, making the price seem deceptively cheaper when in reality you need to pay a lot more for the Polestar to match the Tesla. Examples: Better cruise control, wireless phone charging, better warming of the cabin. And what do you mean by cargo space?? The Model 3 has more storage, and it’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. Also I’ve been in both and completely disagree with comfort, model 3 is better IMO. I agree with build quality though. The Polestar is still a great car, but don’t act like it absolutely shits on the Tesla Model 3 when it doesn’t.
@@ifirekirby7498 It does in fact absolutely trash the model 3 in the aspects that I named.
I've had the model 3 for 2 years, I think I know what I'm talking about.
The Model 3 does have more interior space but not cargo space. It could have more cargo space, then it may have more than the Polestar 2, if you include the front trunk which is a joke and useless 99% of the time.
I did not mention the range and charging network. I already know Tesla is better at that aspect. However, solely talking about the car itself and not the infrastructure.
If I were to include the infrastructure for Tesla then I would also need to include the times where the car actually scrapes the ground damaging the underbody and how often those windows/door handles freezes.
You should also know infrastructure is not the same in different countries. Tesla's advantage with the superchargers aren't always key to every user. Similarly, the climate might be a non issue for some users while the design of the car is a critical flaw in some other cases. Hence why I tried not to include every aspect that are debatable.
I got the Polestar 2 with every options possible other than the performance pack. It's still cheaper than a Model 3 AWD with no options. Of course this could be different depending on which your country. But it's not like everyone needs to take every options either.
The Tesla model 3 is a fine car, I just don't feel like the price reflects to what it is actually worth. It tries too hard to be like a sports car which makes it a bad daily driver in term of comfort and the design flaws are not suitable for my climate.
FYI: I've used the app to defrost the snow, it doesn't work unless you let it sit for hours.
It should be noted that the Polestar 2 is the first car to feature Android as a car infotainment. Therefore you have Google maps as a navigation system and the Playstore (only a few apps)
Indeed, I do not understand why he does not mention this. I noticed that that he forgets really important details in his reviews more often. A bit of a shame.
I was wondering about that ....and for us that have Google/Nest 'smart homes', that is not 'a' voice assistant("like Siri/Alexa" or whatever Doug said) but that is 'the' Google 'Assistant', and I would like to know if now this 'smart car' integrates with our smart home ecosystem ...so it was a shame he didn't know how to use it
@@michielshub
He doesn't do in-depth reviews that cover charging speeds, efficiency ratings, kilowatts etc.. Alex on Autos and Inside EVs have more in depth reviews. Doug is by far more popular.
@@michielshub dougmentia kicking
I liked the looks of the infotainment system in this car. Very clean, looked responsive. Pretty much a stripped down android. Google maps is so great, I don't understand why more cars don't automatically use it as their navigation
You totally missed that it's a full on Google OS, the voice assistant that's "just like siri" is Google assistant, this is fully run by a Google OS
He isn't a tech guy. He just reviews cars in his own strange way. It is better to watch Tesla Bjorn.
So Its garbage, sells your data, and pushes liberal agenda?
@@Sheridantank google assistant is literally the best voice assistant and I have an iPhone lol. and not sure how it “pushes liberal agenda”
@@matthewbeetham8517
By censoring search results? By blocking publishers. By pushing baised emotion fueled stories that serve no purpose but pushing agenda?
Any company that played in the whole BLM thing, is a liberal agenda pusher.
Maybe by the way the censored factual election information in TH-cam and in searches.
If you arent aware of Google's biases, you're just unaware entirely.
@TRUMP 2024 Boomer trump supporters KKONA
Not everyone wants the fastest 0-60mph time, but they do want something of quality and luxury which Tesla doesn't represent. These are already selling in huge numbers in Europe even for a bigger premium because people are tired and bored of Tesla.
screw electric junk
Tesla are a bit of a joke in the UK, the quality, reliability and safety are nowhere near what we find acceptable.
@@CruzeUK UK is a joke you banned gasoline cars idiots.
Agreed on this.
@@V8_screw_electric_cars I don't see why that makes them idiots lol
The all-Helvetica UI is so damn nice. I wish more car makers would go with more contemporary and simplistic typography like Polestar.
I thought it was Helvetica too, but I checked and it’s actually Unica77. Either way, I agree-it looks great.
The accent items being seatbelts and brakes is a classy nod to volvo's history of emphasizing safety.
I like that they made the turn signals amber too. I noticed a lot of recent Volvos with red turn signals and it seems like a betrayal of their history.
@@AhuizotlXiuh In the USA maybe. Always been amber elsewhere. As it should.
Cool detail!
@@AhuizotlXiuh in europe red turn signals are illegal
Turn signals are orange by default
It's a crazy world when this large Volvo is smaller than a BMW 3 series.
Too expensive for such low range
Shocked me too when he said it 😀
@@rhenry212 people be like: "I WiLL dRiVE 500KM + A dAy" lmao the average person doesnt even drive 100km a day so lets not pretend like we go on vacation everyday hahaha
@Mr. Rosenberg Maybe in the future it will. Lets not forget that they are just in a starter phase. They still don't have mass production sales like Tesla.
@@chibinha7949 I'm not saying that ofc Tesla is and will stay 'the bigger one'. But I like the polestar brand more, just because it is more special and rare. You get what I'm saying?
The car looks amazing, and I'm in love with the yellow accents, I don't remember anyone else doing it and it makes it look really unique. Also it might be a pretty smart detail, because the yellow seatbelts are gonna say "Polestar" in every single frontal camera photo that is taken inside of the car.
Basically every single selfie in the car is going to have "heyy I'm driving a Polestar" ingrained in it. What a great move for them.
Pricing update:
Polestar 2 AWD w/ Performance: $56200
Model 3 Performance: $56990
Mustang Mach E GT: $64900
They need to get it under 55k, 52k preferably, but I don’t think it’d ever get that low unfortunately.
@@BHP_farm my local polestar dealer has one for 51k that you can buy today.
@@oweny7814 thanks for the share! Not in my price range unfortunately, and this car is not new I am assuming? Maybe been sitting on the lot and want to get rid of it. I guess moral of the story if you buy a new car, be patient, because they aren’t always going to hold the value as their original listing price, especially if sales aren’t there.
@@BHP_farm I was more meaning it's available today. Definitely new, just not launch edition I don't think. The MSRP for the Polestar 2 is only about 46K or $38.5K after tax credit. That's like the price of a Toyota Avalon. The only thing is I have yet to see one at MSRP. But that can be said for almost all vehicles right now.
You can tell dougs never had an Android before when he´s using the infotainment center lol
Blessing in disguise perhaps. Siri is as dumb as a box of rocks compared to Google Assistant, which is actually useful.
@@tren133 Siri: "That's not nice."
Came to read this! It was painful how little he knew about Android auto and not even using Ok Google ☠️😱
@@tren133 I still like my iPhone
@@Drew-fn4hd I don't remember anyone asking that though.
I haul Ming dynasty pottery and bowling balls together in my trunk. The Polestar sure will save me a lot of trunk messes.
Lmfao
Gotta keep that Ming Dynasty Pottery tip top.
Kind of by accident we rented one of these via Hertz in San Diego last week for spring break. Drove it about 200 miles over four days and I completely fell in love. Had no idea what kind of car it even was when we got into it. (lol) Now I need one for myself, kthx.
The acceleration difference wouldn't bother me at all since it looks like the Volvo still flies and I could live with the $5k price difference if the Polestar has better tech, looks better and has a better build quality. The range difference is the one thing that would keep me from buying it. Hopefully that improves on Polestar's end.
I'd go with the Polestar for styling and the fact that it actually has a gauge cluster for the driver. I hate that Teslas don't have them.
It's tech isn't much better at all and it's less fun to drive and IMO it's design is a bit worse, not to mention it's range isn't that good. I wouldn't get either but if I would I would pick the tesla but this is a pretty good alternative.
I have one, It is plenty fast, range is not a problem if you can charge at home over night. The quality of everything for the exterior to the interior is leagues ahead of tesla, when it comes to tech it just works and is easy to use. ride quality is good too. Keep in mind that the Polestar 2 is build on the same platform as the Volvo XC40 and it shows in a good way.
Doug the type of guy that calls Google Assistant ‘Apple Siri’
@TableRocked u were actually mad enough to type that wall of text
THIS!........, is the new Amazon Assistant!
@TableRocked bruh. Just keep scrolling. That dude doesn't care that you disagree. In fact he might do it more often because he knows people like you get ridiculously annoyed. I miss that about old TH-cam. If someone didn't like something, they kept moving and didn't feel the need to insert their generic opinion.
@TableRocked He probably wanted something to do while he was waiting for Greedy's auction website shill to finish (on mute, one assumes). He pushes that thing worse than a drug dealer pushes product.
@TableRocked cool story, tell it again
Sweden is known for being super minimalistic. It really fits the whole Swedish aesthetic and love that they did that! Makes me proud as a Swede
You Sweden's Rock!
@TableRocked Owned, yes, but I think Geely allowed Volvo to continue manufacturing cars in it's old plants.
@@SirBroccolingtonIII manufactured in the Luqiao plant in China. Designed in Gothenburg
Ya’ll! I’m not dumb, I’m well aware they’re manufactured in China and owned by Chinese or what ever. They’re still designed and based in Gothenburg and are keeping Volvos Swedishness. I only said I’m proud of the design choices and how beautiful and Swedish the car LOOKS.
@@kevinkaplan They knew what you meant. There are those who troll the comments looking for their "gotcha" moment and knock you down. Forget them. We're a global economy now, this car is Swedish designed and China produced, likely using components from all over the world. So, you're right to feel pride in its Swedish roots.
Doug: “Towers above car”
Matt Watson from Carwow: “It’s a tall car really”
Doug is at least, what 190cm? Matt says 179 which means nothing to me
THANKS for keeping us up-to-date with this segment of the market!
All I can think of with this design is please, please let them make an estate version. It'd look so good.
they already did, it’s called Volvo V90
@@sawdust1287 Doesn't have the same design language.
Yeah, the notch back looks a little like a Scion TC on steroids and oversized wheels. Probably needs a wagon edition to make the lines flow better.
@@nopota7290 Also there is no fully EV V90, which is a huge shame. I love the look of the V90, but the complicated drivetrain in the PHEV versions makes it a no go for me.
30 years from now on Barrett Jackson: Polestar two with all 4 original gold valve stem caps and original screen cleaning cloth
And a letter from vice president Doug demero verifying that, tthhiiss is indeed the very car he reviewed in march 2021 (and he mentions on the letter,to check out cars and bids his son's car auction site)😀
Mine was delivered today. Been obsessed with getting one since they debuted in NA and I’m so glad I decided to. It gets a ton of attention already.
Doug Demuro is the only car reviewer i would listen from absolute beginning to absolute end of the video. NO SKIPS
Doug’s the type of guy that doesn’t know Google Assistant exists “voice assistant kind of like Siri”. 🤣
Thats so american i guess
@@dmitrsseleznev3771 don’t think it’s American, it’s just laziness. If he would have put 30 min more effort, maybe google “polestar 2” on his way to getting the car, he would have actually know what he was talking about... but then again, if you're only aiming to get views... it doesn’t matter anymore.
And also doesn't know (or doesn't care...) that the OS behind the infotainment is a "small" thing called Android...
Hey Doug, Polestar uses Android Auto as the system that runs everything. Navigation gestures are similar to Apple gestures.
Doug only use Apple products. Even in the early days, he shot his video with an iPhone. It’s funny he has never owned an iPod tho.
I LOVE the minimal branding!
But how is somebody supposed to know what it is if they want to buy one?
Minimal branding isn’t worth $10k. You can remove badges on your Model 3 for free.
@@michaelmcdonald9847 but you know what is worth 10k? Build quality, safety, good looks, a driver hud, comfier seats and a better infotainment system.
I bought one a few days ago…absolutely love it. I truly enjoy driving it and can’t get enough of it’s style. I only wanted the dual motor and PLUS package which includes the glass roof, upgraded sound system, heated seats, heat pump and upgraded seats. The range and power are plenty for me and my family. I thought about a Model 3 but the prices just kept rising and the delivery was so far out, then I discovered the Polestar 2, researched it, test drove it and went for it! My wife has a Chevy Bolt, we don’t miss our previous ICE vehicles at all. Loving these EV’s and more on the way from other brands!
We have a polestar and bolt on order as well. Looking forward to it.
I have a Model 3 Performance, and test drove a Polestar 2 today. Frankly I am blown away, and strongly considering switching.
Your reasons for preferring the Model 3 seem to come down to price, performance, and range. But some things have changed since this video went live.
* Price: since we are enjoying shortages of everything, Model 3 Performance price has increased to $59k. Meanwhile a fully loaded Polestar 2 (with Pilot, Plus, and Performance packs) is $62k, not much more. But the Polestar 2 is eligible for the $7500 rebate, meaning the actual price would be closer to $55k, actually undercutting the M3P. And if you don't want all the Polestar packs-- personally I would strongly consider omitting the Performance pack given it does not actually add performance-- it can be had for even less.
* Performance: M3P is still king at this pricepoint, true. But I found the Polestar still gives you all the performance it has at any speed, immediately, which is more than I can say for most other non-Tesla EVs at this price point, which seem to kinda ease into the power instead of dumping it on you. In addition, 0-60 has decreased to 4.5s since you posted this video, and apparently there will be a software update later this year that'll decrease that to 4.2s. Still doesn't hold a candle to M3P's 3.1s (with rollout), but it's acceptable.
* Range: Tesla's range is simply a lie, no way around it. They state 315 miles, but that's more like kilometers in real world use on a highway where it actually matters. Mine was rated for 310 miles when new, but I'm lucky to do 220 miles going 75 MPH. Polestar 2's rated range has increased to 249 miles, and a CarWow test showed it got 197 miles real world. Close enough to what I currently get for me. Yes, I'd rather have 300+ miles for $60k, but even Tesla can't do that, so no real loss.
Combine that with the fact Polestar 2 incorporates a lot of the little touches that make Model 3 so great-- e.g. lack of start/stop button-- while also being better at being a car, and it's damn tempting to make the switch.
Many good points. Also here in the Texas heat, the Polestar has the option for ventilated seats if you upgrade to leather. That adds significantly to the livability of the car if you live somewhere hot and/or humid.
And yes he should have considered the 7500 rebate available in the Polestar when talking value.
I've also heard that Tesla can be a really crappy company to deal with, and combined with much better confidence in Pilestar's QC ability I think that is a potential big plus for them.
@@GuyFromJupiter Whelp, a lot has changed since I left that comment. Tesla did their huge price drops, Polestar 2 depreciation has been worse than expected, and it's come to light that Polestars have their own reliability problems with the TCAM modules, so maybe QC ain't all that great. Personally I haven't had problems dealing with Tesla, though my experience DOES vary depending on which service center I go to. As it stands today, if you're buying new, it makes more sense to go Tesla once again. If you're buying used, it's a bit more of a toss up IMO-- depends how much you value Tesla's charging network, really.
@@lifeinhd4053 TCAM has been fixed and under warranty for older models, new models have had them fixed. Polestar on the latest 2023+ models have increased to 270 miles range. That's much closer to the Model 3 in terms of real world usage. There's even an OTA update that unlocks the battery for lower than 2022 year to unlock the battery to 75kWh from 70kWh.
Doug is the type of guy to use his car to carry bowling balls and milk
and never be back
What else is an electric good for, my god.
@@Kristjan687 has always
Is that a Marge Simpson reference?
"Exterior styling is gorgeous and I love it": 7/10
I think that 9s and 10s are reserved for cars that are so good looking that you would be afraid to drive them
@@yungboicontigo9278 long live daddy doug
Jeez
I mean yea, no shit. 7/10 is accurate. You say that as if 7 isnt a very good score.
@@yungboicontigo9278
7/10 is a very good score. People think of it like a 70% score on a test, which isnt as great. Problem is a 63% (give or take) is failing in many places, while a 6/10 score on appearance is still good.
0 is ugly AF
1-4 are under average
5 is average
6-8 are good looking
9-10 is the best looking.
The exterior styling reminds me of the Scion TC from the early 2000's
Yeah it’s not better looking than Tesla Doug is trippin
Yeah it’s much better looking than Tesla Doug is on point
There's actually a lot more Volvo parts bin stuff in the interior. Pretty much the whole dash, the glove box including neat shelf, the center speaker cover. The boot/trunk divider and nets, the seats, etc.
The other thing that the American market might not appreciate is the fit and finish in and around the car. Its light-years better than Tesla. That in itself justifies the 5k price differential as far as I am concerned. Its like comparing a Dodge to an Audi....
Come on, Doug. Tesla doesn’t have NEARLY the level of quality control that Volvo has. It’s not even in the same ballpark. This car’s quality is superior to Tesla’s.
I have only driven a Tesla for about twenty minutes (and I loved it). But based on everything I have heard (mainly about build quality), I would shop for an electric car with Tesla near the bottom of the list. And the list of choices for electric cars is getting longer all the time.
I drove around with a friend that had one, they do throw out build quality for performance and range it does seem like.
How about service? I can’t imagine Volvo’s service would be as bad as Tesla’s.
@@PhatPazzo polestar service is excellent here in Sweden at least. Tesla has one service center here in the capital city and Polestar has more that 10.
@@PhatPazzo Here in NA they will drive up to 150 miles to pick up your car for free. If more than that it costs extra, I'd just drive it.
I guess he skipped over the Google Play Store.
Holy shit you're right.
He even failed to mention Google assistant, saying, "it's a voice assistant, kinda like Siri..."
Or the fact this is the first car on the market using google's new Android Automotive infotainment system (not the same as Android Auto, which is phone based).
Yes, I also wish he would tried out the Assistant
I just compared it to my X3 and it is only slightly shorter and not quite as high, if this car did 350 miles it could compete.
I started watching all Doug videos in 2x so I can see everything and not have to skip the boring parts. Give it a try
I know that i am a bit late to the comment section 😂 but i like watching your videos because you go into details. But with this car it seemed like you just wanted to get it done. You missed a lot of the good stuff like, Adjustable öhlins dampers , hidden credit card holder in glove compartment, foldable take out hook from glove compartment, storage bin on each side of the center console, 2x usb c outlets under the main screen , wireless phone charger under main screen. Cool night time ambient ligning, great Harman Kardon sound system. And 1500kg towing capability, very good drilled Brembo sport brakes. Illuminated keyless entry door handles. I get that some of the stuff are to expect at the price point , but not all of them. Some of the things are the reason i consider this car being better than the Tesla model 3 performance. (Owner of both) 🙂
You missed three items from the glove compartment.
1. Has a Pen Holder.
2. Has a credit card slot, we assume for a charger network RFID.
3. A curry bag holder! A little tab pops out so you can hang your takeaway on it, so it doesn't slop about on the floor.
Can't believe you didn't cover these!
These are literally quirks and features!
Me: How much for the curry bag holder?
Dealer: Sir, that's complimentary.
Me: Will it fit my car?
Shots fired
Also the "start button" to start the car is integrated in the seat. So if you sit down the car starts
This is by far my wife's favorite car, and the curry bag holder is her favorite feature. She keeps it out all the time just to "show off". hahaha
I’m confused so is it a bag for curry?
In America you can get $7,500 off a polestar 2 plus whatever incentives there might be in your state. So it's actually cheaper than a model 3 performance
Can't you get it buying Tesla?
@@PavelMiklyaev13 no bc it does not apply to brands that have sold over 500,000 electric cars (number may be off but you get the idea)
And in fact, the Teslas are more expensive in Europe than in the States, so the Polestar is cheaper here too.
Never seen such a beautiful shaped car for many years. It shows strength, but also elegance. Really like it.
are you blind
@@V8_screw_electric_cars Are you really triggered by the fact that cars are going electric? Yes, yes you are! 😂
Given the hatchback, wheel arches, and elevated stance, I'd say Polestar 2 competes more with Model Y.
Looking nice, in person looks even better.
Talking about Doug?
Hate the kit like taillight
@@JanikPlewinski lol 😂
I don't think the car is beautiful doug in other hand...
Looks like a Scion TC
That logo looks like two of Citroën chevrons who now hate each other😂
Citroen actually temporarily banned the sale of Polestars in France because of this lmao
@@mattymrj01 wtf sounded like an april fools thing
@@456asd654 naah, we’ve seen this before. Peugeot threatened to sue Porsche when they wanted to sell a car called the 901. That’s why they decided to sell it as the 911 instead. Basically, you can’t sell a car with a 3 digit number that has 0 in the middle.
@@devandrasimanjuntak1646 Except this didn't stop Porsche from building multiple 90x racing cars.
@@EpicB Well, you don't really sell racing cars.
Ordering mine end of next month. Cannot wait. Test drove one last weekend and I was sold immediately. Didn’t bother with a Tesla 3 test drive because I knew it wouldn’t compare.
1:34
It doesn't come standard with AWD exactly..While the default option selected on their site is dual motor AWD, it costs $4,000 extra/the base/cheapest version is Single motor Front wheel drive.
Except that to lease a dual motor is $449, single motor is $529, makes no sense to me either, same down payment etc.
Polestar 2 - "Do you feel like being a creep today?" "Yes." Creep Mode - On.
I love that it has real door handles!
Real door handles feel so outdated now.
Next Gen door handles?
12in tablets!
Yay more drag and less range. Wow.
@@intrifix4536 but at least you still get inside your car during winter
You can tell it's swedish!
Test drove this at the car show in Charlotte. Really what a phenomenal car. I’d love to have one.
Have owned my Polestar 2 for a month and wow this is my most favorite car I have ever owned. I love everything about it that I have to stop myself from driving it everywhere. I’m sticking to the Polestar brand
You and me both. I pick my PS2 up next weekend! I have a feeling I’ll be sticking with this brand for a long time.
what is your range like and i'm assuming you have a charger in your garage?
I appreciate you filming the Charging part of the infotainment at 69% SoC :D
Doug the kind of guy to drive around the block until the charge level is... Just right 😂
Omg 69. So what? You won't get pussy for another 69 years, dude 😎
@@aurimaslabanauskas u just assumed her gender?
@@xanuavor2080 100% dude behind a keyboard
Probably dropped to that number when he decided to start fingering the "gear" (is that even a valid term in an electric vehicle? Drive direction selector, lol?) lever.
Can we talk about how fluid that refresh rate is on that screen. Finally a smooth infotainment system, not some buggy half put together slop.
I doubt it's even 60hz
@@johanserasmus895 it's an infotainment sistem, not a gaming pc.
@@kristijandimovski410
My office monitor is 60hz. A good gaming monitor is more often 120hz or 144hz...
@@HrHaakon you overestimate the amount of people that have a monitor that supports more than 75Hz
@@kristijandimovski410
If we're talking about the Polestar 2 market, I'm not sure I am.
Doug, your enthusiasm is unmatched.
I love the fact that Doug doesn't recognize that the infotainment system is basically Android.
And he is also ignoring the fact that the infotainment system is gonna be mostly outsourced to Google in future cars of many brands, making a lot of future cars pretty competitive to Tesla software wise (finally, I can't cope to see a 500k Rolls-Royce with a so cheap infotainment system).
Siri: How may I assist you?
Doug: Oh I just wanted to let you know to be sure to check out Cars & Bids.
Lol
The gold callipers, seatbelts and stuff shows you you have the performance model 😄 There should be a full blown Öhlins adjustable suspension, too.
Yes, and all that "gold" costs an extra $5,000 USD.
For the extra cash, you get the ohlins dampers, Brembo brakes, forged alloy wheels, and other, tuned suspension components... Probably over $10 grand worth of upgrades.
@@ProfRCook Yes, it's actually a very fairly priced upgrade, if anything it makes the base MSRP feel too high
@@daldladla It's an expensive car. But then, all BEVs have to be a bit pricey as the battery is such a large chunk of change, no? I feel I got good value by purchasing mine. I'm glad to see lots of options out there and coming. The more BEVs out there, the better.
@@ProfRCook You bought one? That's awesome! Jealous. My comment about the price was more speaking to the perceived value in the performance trim.
I've been following these cars for a cpl of years. Love their design.
Just test drove a Polestar 2 - brought car to my house. It’s good. It drives like my gas power Volvos, which is a good thing. It’s modern clean and fresh and as this was my first electric car experience it was FAST. It’s Camaro V8 fast without the drama. The screen is easy to use and also as fast and responsive as the car. Very tempted to order one today.
That's the smoothest map app on any car yet!
Well it's Google. They have some "big brother" tendencies but they make good stuff.
Wow my prayers have been answered I can finally carry my bowling ball and my milk in the same trunk
Or in the back seat!!! all the will fit!!! Shame, The VW BUG rear seat is back
Your reviews are the best Doug! Keen on the Polestar 2 but struggling with whether a plug in hybrid checks more boxes for versatility until more EV infrastructure charging stations spring up here in Montreal! Not sure why polestar would position a cleaning cloth adjacent to a cup holder where spills occur! 🤦🏻♂️
4:06 Saw this car 4 days ago. The fact it didn't have the name caught my attention, and had me looking it into ever since, which has brought me here.
That's not just any "little assistant", that's the Google Assistant, which is actually better than Siri. The entire infotainment system is essentially a custom integrated version of Android Auto.
Google: Makes most popular Assistant in the world.
Doug: Look at this Siri-like quirk!
@@lionelhuts875 Google Assistant and Siri have about the same number of users
@@stijndevries that's super interesting, I never would have thought they had similar numbers in user bases
@@cameroncarter4727 becausr its not true lol
@@Dexter-nw2fe dawg look it up, it's true
I get that Doug only takes into consideration the prices of the american market but in Sweden for example, the Polestar 2 is actually cheaper than the Model 3 Performance by some equivalent $4600. While the Tesla is still faster the price situation is the other way around and the Polestar is claiming market shares from Tesla in large parts of Europe because of this.
Also pretty much EVERY car reviewer (especially those with track driving experience) has noted that the Polestar 2 has better handling than a Model 3, especially since early models all have the performance package with those yellow brake calipers and adjustable Ohlins shocks. Yet Doug rates the handling at 5 compared to 7 for M3P. Polestar 2 handling should be a point higher than Model 3, or at least equal, not 2 points less. But we all know that Doug is a quirks and features guy, not a handling and dynamics guy.
@@tren133 Very true indeed.
Agreed, I have a Polestar 2 and its the same price as a Model 3 Long Range in the UK. A Model 3 performance with metallic paint is like £10k/$14k more here!
@@gregfitzmaurice2504 Any idea why Tesla is so much more expensive in ? Would manufacturing in Giga Berlin help the price?
I just took delivery of a P2, and I also had a M3perf on order. The Polestar was about $1K (USD) more for the loss of 0.2 0-60 since I did not order the pano roof. Sorry 'bout that, 4.2 is just fine with me.
I do think Tesla's tech is ahead overall, but barely, and the Polestar makes me feel like I'm not a Star Trek cosplayer.
I watched the super bowl AD and had to watch the review again. Awesome car. 🔥🔥🔥💪
One of my favorite channels!
The Polestar should qualify for the $7,500 Federal Tax credit. That would knock its price down a bit.
'If you are trying to carry your BOWLING BALLS, but you are also trying to carry MILK' - hardest laugh at a car review in a while
Jeremy Clarkson beat this with his "sodium and eel salesman" routine on Top Gear.
What? So your saying you never did any Bowling while using the milk jugs as bowling pins? What cave did you crawl out of? LoL
Thanks for the video. Very informative. With the upcoming hp/torque upgrade (408 to 476 and 487 to 502, respectively), reduced price, and scarcity of comparable EV's (Mach E, i4 M50, etc), this seemed like a good buy and I placed my order for one for a short-term lease. This will be my 4th (PH)EV. I've leased Fiat 500e, Chevy Bolt, and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
I have a ice truck but I'm not sold on buying an EV yet. Would you suggest leasing an electric vehicle to see if it's worth it?
@@jamesturpin9091 It makes sense for me for financial reasons and also because battery technology seems to be changing very quickly..don't want to be stuck with an antiquated vehicle.
@@jamesm7642 oh that's smart. The last year alone has given us incredibly energy dense super capacitors and carbon crystal batteries. Both are expensive now but in ten years could really make EVs a viable option
The Outlander PHEV is a very nice suv
Doug, you missed an incredible opportunity to talk about a HUGE quirk/feature on this car. It has the performance option as indicated by the bold Brembo brakes and seat belts (standard PS2 do not have these in gold), so it carries quite a bit more power and range than a standard PS2. HOWEVER... the biggest quirk here is that on the performance model, it has track-ready adjustable Ohlins dampers. Except unlike in virtually every car with adjustable dampers, there is no suspension adjustment option in the infotainment. To go from comfort to track, or anywhere in between, you need to reach behind the wheels and turn a little knurled dial on the dampers. For the front, you can do it by turning the wheels and reaching in, but in back you have to jack up the car, loosen the wheel well lines, and access the adjustment knob from there. And there's no feedback other than knob position to tell you what setting you're in, so theoretically one could have three wheels dialed to 1 for track, and one turned the wrong way at 20 for comfort, with no way of knowing except that the car might handle funny.
Teacher:" Doug, we need to discuss your child's grades."
Doug:" Ok, but first...let's check out cars and bids. We have a ton of great cars available for sale."
Doug: ok so what quirks and features in your class is my son not understanding" teacher: well he's good in a lot of things but in English he seems to struggle with words, mainly he seems to have a rough time saying "this" without saying the last part long" doug: oh. Teacher: he also talks like he is reviewing everything, I ask him a question and he reviews my question, then he scores it. Do you know where he learned to do that? Doug: I have no clue where or who he learned that from.
@@arandomhobbychannel6718 Teacher: " also when I ask him about his home work, he insists on standing up, spreading his arms and tells me about how and why he didn't get it completed, yet I never get a complete answer."
@@weirdshibainu Doug: hmmm Teacher: When i give him paper assignments he also goes on to say that the work came from the school district parts bin, he also goes on to do full in depth reviews of the school laptops instead of doing his work. These are the things that are making his grade low, but the most concerning thing is in every mulit-choice test, he rights down another answer as the correct answer and he labels it as "CNC motors".
@Maxx B. XD
Doug drives to the spot with 71% battery.
Doug: I’m gonna take it for a quick spin. 69% battery.
Nice.
how gay is it to charge your car like a fuckin phone
@@V8_screw_electric_cars How gay is it to pay 40 bucks to put non-renewable explosive gas into your fucking car like a lantern with oil?
@@V8_screw_electric_cars No one else fucks their phone to charge it like you. It's only gay when you do it.
@@zeydose4264 way better when you know how toxic the process of battery production is
Hands down, best infotainment I've seen. The android/google integration right out of the box is next level.
I love the minimalism of their branding, their logo, that it's body coloured to match the colour of car you get and that there are no words written on the car. My kind of branding. While it would in theory make make the brand name spread more slowly it makes me want to buy the car more.
This is basically if the Saab 9-5 was still alive.
I was totally seeing the NG 9-3 and 9-5 in this. I know a lot of SAAB engineers went to Volvo. Makes me like it even more personally because SAAB was awesome.
Looks like a ugly Dodge Journey too me?
@@darklude168 Its normal if you are from US, they have a syndrome that normally make fun of everything.
I think it looks more like the Saab 9000 CS in its shape and doors.
Looks way better than any Tesla, in any case.
Shape-wise, it reminds me of the Scion TC, although this is a little longer to facilitate a second row of doors.
Thought the same thing
Yep, the silhouette is almost identical. I'm not sure it's actually longer, my tc has the same amount of rear leg room.
.. missing from so many reviews is where do you charge, how many chargers are available, how quickly can it charge, and how easy is it to charge. This is where owning a Tesla is a whole lot easier to live with day to day and the one every other EV owner wished they had when taking trips out of town. - I’m all for electric vehicles of all brands, but for any to be as successful as Tesla, they need to have access to a large and fast charging network, have strong range & efficiency, and the battery needs to be reliable.. I have purchased five various brand EV’s, and the Tesla has easily proven itself to be the easiest to live with day to day for a multitude of reasons. Much more is still needed from Volvo, Porsche, Ford, GM, MB, BMW, etc to be a compelling buy over a Tesla, as there’s much more to a good EV than what’s on the surface: Range, battery reliability, performance, charging speed, ease of charging out of town.. these are what separate the best from the rest. - I do love that vehicles like the Polestar and Ionic 5 are bringing a different flavor and innovative options to the market.. just have to keep the other important factors in mind.
I’m so happy that we don’t leave that to the car manufacturers in Sweden, but instead build a standardized grid which’s works with all cars.
@@PhatPazzo yeah, but the drawback is having to live in Sweden.
@@hypnotico7051 can you share all your knowledge about the drawbacks of living there, I'm assuming you have lived there for several yeas at least to be able to criticize like you did. Sure, some places like Syria, north korea we don't have to live there to know we wouldn't ever, but everything I've ever heard or seen about Sweden, Norway, Denmark & Finland (to group the northwestern European countries together) sure seems great and from friends who have traveled or live there. So please do tell.
Came back to watch this again since the prices are crazy low on these used now; seems like the best electric car deal on the market rn! Very strongly considering a 2021/2022 as my first electric vehicle.
The first time I've seen any of these tesla competitors that has what looks like a competent/lag-free infotainment system
This Scandinavian style has it's own fans, like back then when Saab had!
Isn't it Chinese?
@@davidmaxwaterman Yes it is, from 2010 onwards.
@Aloha Snackbar this is Volvo shut up
@@davidmaxwaterman It's manufactured in China and also in Sweden but the design and eveything else is Swedish.
@@davidmaxwaterman U call this Chinese design or were u just trying to act smart?
I love the Google voice, telling google too turn the temperature up and down in the car or activate seat heating is great, and also asking for the news or songs to play
Great review Doug. Just curious about the interior fabric in the Polestar 2 - I have read that the material can be a little "scratchy" feeling and I wonder what your impressions were. I do not believe that black leather (or a leatherette option) is available, only a very light leather that I wouldn't choose.
Ive owned a Polestar 2 since October last year.
I don’t need to use public chargers and preferred the interior over the TM3.
Now the temperature is getting warmer range is improving. I did a trip today at 25 kWh / 100 miles. So about 290 mile range.
@Peter Harrison where do you live? And what’s your average daily distance to drive?
how do you charge? can you charge if you live in an apartment?
@@dt_mag - I live in the UK.
When not in lockdown I drive about 60 miles a day.
Maybe 2-3 times a year do I need more than 200 miles
But this thing is 60K USD, isn’t that Model S money and not Model 3? Model 3 is like mid 30K
@@SDK2006b 60 miles a day? Damn, doesn't that eat on your time? Or is this mostly you driving for leisure?
Finally. A car that would allow me to protect my milk when I get back from my bowling lessons
Did you see Polestar 2 just released OTA power upgrade? This video definitely deserves a "part 2" with the power upgraded!
I recently had this car for a few days in CA and overall I was very impressed. The infotainment needs refined, but overall very impressive EV. 👍🏼👍🏼