2024 Polestar 2 Long Range - Finally The "300 Mile" Polestar We Have Been Promised!

[@artofnemesis]

A true and honest review. Driven quite some EVs now and currently owning a Polestar 2 LRSM24, I'd say I haven't seen a better car regarding price / quality / comfort. Only minor flaw I could mention: don't drive this car if you want to float on the road. Stiff suspesion but I like it though:-)

[@grahamt2672]

Good video, thank you. We took delivery of a 2024 RWD in November last year and are really enjoying it. Yes the back seats are pretty cramped but it's just the 2 of us 95% of the time so all good. And being a hatchback we can flip the seats down when we need to. Thank you for clarifying that letting the car coast (while driving smoothly and avoiding braking as much as possible) is the most efficient way to drive!! So many reviewers bang on about one pedal driving and strong regen equating to efficiency without understanding that regen has energy losses when converting kinetic energy to electric, so you should only engage it when necessary. We took our first road trip last week, doing a 520km round trip on nearly all highways averaging about 60mph, and got nearly 4.2 miles per kwh. Very impressed.

[@mykeljewell]

When is the optimal time to use regen just full city driving?

[@grahamt2672]

For me it's any time you can't avoid hitting the car in front by driving carefully, e.g. going down a hill. I keep the P2 in coast/no regen all the time and try and use the blended brake lightly so it just does regen not friction braking.

[@cbatiau2528]

I'm puzzled by this. I have found one-pedal driving in my XC60 PHEV to give me more regen/range than going without one-pedal driving. It's also less tiring using one pedal instead of two when you are in stop-and-go traffic. I keep my Volvo in one-pedal mode always now, even at highway speeds.

[@andreasl4507]

Nice man. You got a real great car! Enjoy it! Love the Polestars

[@bigh8121]

Hello do you live in a Winter weather climate.

[@bruddahmanmatt]

Love my ‘23 PPP. My one gripe is the steering is still not firm enough in the firmest setting and there simply isn’t enough feedback. It’s not the best EV, there are others which are more efficient, which charge more quickly and which have bigger batteries, but it’s a terrific sports sedan which happens to be electric.

[@andreasl4507]

Got the P2. 2024. There aint a better EV on the roads. Even the 2023 is vetter then all of the other EVs. Polestar is for the nors that want a real car. This the only EV i have drived that feel like a real car.

[@Mariobrownio1989]

Best looking EV hands down

[@OpeoAslam]

I rented one and for it being my first long term experienced with an electric car, it wasn’t horrible. Comfort wise, it could’ve been better as far as arm rest location and height. I had a ‘23 so the lesser range became an issue for my trip. What would normally be a one stop for gas trip ended up being 4 stops for charging and I ended up being pretty worn out once I reached my destination. The ‘24 would’ve likely been better. I think Google Maps needed some work when it comes to finding good places to charge. Decent vehicle otherwise. I could see myself leasing one if I sold my current car and needed something else.

[@andreasl4507]

Had the same story with my first experience. Then bought a long range. Polestar 2, 2024. What a car! Love every day with it! The road trips I feel like they are alright with them abit boring when you just wanna get to the destination fast. But I go in good time then stay and eat or shop where there is a charger some time I have even went on a walk like 20-30 min and it’s nice not so stressful and just tryna have a moment. Most times I get a coffee and get work done on computer when charging.

[@andreasl4507]

I only think EV is good at the moment if you live in a house and can charge there or live close to cheap charger places. Or got charger at work.

[@godofdun]

We like our 2023, but yeah more rear space would be nice. We do really like the added utility of the liftback. One thing I'll say on comparing it to the Volvo C40 is that the XC40 electric is arguable a better alternative if you want that extra room as the additional amount you get going to the C40 is minimal. The XC40 has the added benefit of having a pano sunroof that opens, whereas the P2/C40 has fixed glass.

[@cbatiau2528]

Nice review. I'd like to see you do more videos like this regarding electric range in BEVs and PHEVs. As for better range in the new Polestar 2, this is going to be a big problem now in the next few years, as many cars will see improvement in range due to better tech, resulting in the first-gen BEV models seeing a huge drop in depreciation and potentially good prices for used first-gen BEVs to people looking for bargains. But people buying these cars new are taking big hits through massive depreciation, and it's best to buy a BEV with the idea of keeping it long-term, not short-term.

[@ElMistroFeroz]

Great observation. Could not agree more. Instead of complaining about depreciation (like most people who can’t afford new cars do), I bought a used MS that drives like new, for a tiny fraction of what the original owner paid. Being a new tech adopter is what these people are paying for.

[@mikcole4794]

Very detailed review and comparisons! Too bad you couldn't get the I6 in there too. My son sold me his Ioniq 6 and brought a PS2 RWD because the seats were much more comfortable. He's 6' 4" with swimmer's shoulders. The I6 probably cruises better but the PS2 handles better on our twisty BC, Canada roads. Range is similar between his RWD and my AWD SE I6. Both are great cars and both have been reliable and fun and ECONOMICAL to drive.

[@RenatoJrViana]

He could be 5' 6a', wouldn't fit on the rear seat!!!!

[@mikcole4794]

@@RenatoJrViana Eh? Not, I am 6' and have been in the back seat. It's tight but ok, not quite as tight as the Tesla Model 3.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Hi Alex, unfortunate the battery was not preconditioned, I assume you did not route to the charger (in the Polestar nav) resulting in less than the max rated KW charging.

[@janoycresnova9156]

How long does preconditioning usually take?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It was entered as a destination for 45 minutes prior to charging so it should have been fully conditioned

[@CaryInVictoria]

After test-driving both the '23 Volvo C40 and '23 Polestar 2 (both 4WD), I opted for the former. The Polestar was more sedan-like, with the driver cocooned by the large centre console. By contrast the C40 was very much a SUV in terms of ride height and a greater feeling of spaciousness inside, something I was looking for. The only thing I disliked about the C40 was the limited coverage of the rear-view mirror. Fortunately, I was able to rectify that problem by installing an accessory Volvo recently made available for the C40 (and XC40): a replacement for the rear-view mirror that can be toggled between a mirror and an LED screen, the latter connected to a camera affixed to the inside top of the rear window glass, providing excellent coverage. It's a very clean install, with no clues to it being an accessory. Installed cost was about $1,500 Canadian.

love the Polestar..if I didn't have a Tesla Model 3 I would buy this car.

[@andrewchan1410]

Great video! Learnt a lot. Is it possible to expand on what is the blended braking in the Tesla and Rivian doing vs this since you mentioned they mean something else?

[@vanhalenbr]

Got a Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range a week ago and now I am confused what is the best setting for regen brakes and creep mode... what is the most efficient and what people prefer?

[@sammydavis991]

The ability to load a bike into the vehicle is a plus.

[@zykotec]

While I wouldn't claim my PS2 is a perfect car ('23 LRDM) I still don't think it would be compared to the model 3 if they weren't both relatively reasonably priced and not overly large EVS. (my PS2 weighs as much as a Plaid though, even if it feels lighter) It does help that we get to tow with it in Europe (1500kgs vs 1000kgs in the 3) It also isn't a direct competitor to the i4 as it is much cheaper. Also with Tesla moving away from offering basics like windshield wipers and indicators, adding to not having interior door handles Tesla is moving further and further away from being something I would consider. (I guess in California rain and roundabouts aren't as much of a problem as it is in Western Norway)

[@janoycresnova9156]

PS2 is forever reserved for Playstation 2. Don't ever call this Chinese EV a PS2!

[@FuncleChuck]

@@janoycresnova9156PS/2 is forever reserved for the 6-pin keyboard port.

[@wonderboy75]

I couldn't agree more! I recently had a TM3, traded it for a PS2 2024 LRDM. This feels much more like a proper car. Better build quality, less noise, more controls on the stalks, amazing Matrix headlights, Blind Spot indicators in the mirrors, semi electric tow hook, rear cross traffic alert, adjustable regen levels, Android Auto seems better, the keyfob is much more reliable than Teslas phone key (no more looking like an idiot trying to get into a car that is locked). Overall much happier with this, and I'm also Norwegian so I like the AWD in the winter.

[@RenatoJrViana]

Have you tried the rear seat space and the many fast chargers available??

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Amazing video Alex.

[@jenesuispasbavard]

I wish smaller wheels on EVs were a thing. My Polestar 2 has the minimum 19" wheels, but I wish I could go to 18" (I don't think the brakes would fit with anything smaller than 18") to get even more range out of it - currently 260ish miles at 70ish mph on the 2022 dual motor.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

More range but also more tire sidewall and that often means quieter and more comfortable. I'm with you, I'll take the smaller wheel option 8 times out of 10. -Travis

[@DanCath]

@Alex, do you know if they changed the suspension in the 24 refresh? More compliant?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

No, it’s basically the same

[@DanCath]

Thank you!

[@mikcole4794]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Yes but . . . the RWD config makes the car feel and handle differently. The ride seems more planted too.

[@RenatoJrViana]

Polestar, is a Chinese company for chainise size people!!!!

[@PaulHo]

I'm sorry, did you say EPA tests highway at 48 mph?! That seems, like an oversight, and criminal. That's not even most average surface street speeds.

[@gregkramer5588]

I think I would love to drive this car! Not super practical from a space standpoint but makes up for it in other ways!

[@thechett3699]

Polestar 3 might be for you then

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for supporting Electric Vehicles and for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

[@lollerberry]

In Montreal, Canada, doing mostly city driving in the winter, I get 270km of range with the recommended 90% charge. Same exact car as reviewed here.

[@cdbuiles]

same as reviewed here ? Alex says EPA for City is 320 *miles* and your are getting 270Kms (~168 miles ) in the City? almost 50% drop ?

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@cdbuiles320 miles is basically unachievable. The conditions, the weather, the driving style, the battery state have to be perfect to get that number. When you drive an EV that's few years old in a cold winter, the range will fall off massively.

[@damilolaakanni]

​@@cdbuiles1:23

[@afcgeo882]

What year is your Polestar?

[@mikcole4794]

My son did a road trip in his 24 PS2 RWD through the mountains here in BC at -30 to -40c+ during that really cold snap and used about 70% battery over 240 km. In warmer weather, 10 months out of the year, it would use closer to 45-50%. The car ran well though and it was a very comfortable trip. A friend was doing the same trip in an ICE and his gas mileage was up about 25% and his car was running a little cold.

[@BikerJim74]

These are some of the best electric cars you can buy, especially compared to the junk rolling out of Tesla factories.

[@makimbell_]

In my Ioniq 5, I use regen level 1. My preference would be to use level 0 (no regen), but that disables blended braking.

[@mikcole4794]

Blended braking? I run level 0 on my I6 and it is still regen braking. I don't think the I6 does regen + physical braking unless you have to slam on the brakes.

[@makimbell_]

@@mikcole4794 Apparently there's a feature on the I5 where your first few (5? 10?) brakings on level 0 will engage physical brakes only. After those, you get regen braking. Not sure if the 6 has that too, but you might want to check your first couple brakes after switching to 0

[@mikcole4794]

@@makimbell_ Interesting and baffling. I don't think the I6 has that "feature" which is not really a feature. I do notice that sometimes, at higher speeds, usually descending a mountain pass, regen gives way to physical brakes on cruise control . . . but a touch of the brakes brings regen back.

[@makimbell_]

@@mikcole4794 Yeah, it's annoying. I think the reasoning given is to give you a way to manually use the brakes if you haven't in a while, to clean them off, prevent rust, etc. It's surely unnecessary, and I can't turn the feature off, so I just use level 1

[@mikcole4794]

@@makimbell_ The Ioniq 6 has a setting for just engaging the physical brakes. I try to use it at least once a month. The efficiency sure suffers but I only use it on trips around town.

[@michaelmackey754]

Great video!

[@thechett3699]

The Polestar 2 is still hamstringed by the fact that it's a shared ICE/EV platform. The ground-up EVs from Polestar are going to be much more appealing, I expect. Very excited for the Polestar 3 and 4.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Polestar 3 is technically still a shared ICE/Ev platform although Volvo and Polestar try to spin that a bit

[@wonderboy75]

I don't think the Ice platform roots make it any worse. The tunnel going through the center is storing some of the batteries, and there is better room for your feet on both sides compared to the flat design on the model 3 where the floor is so high up that you sit in an uncomfortable position with zero thigh support. The middle seat is probably not ideal for an adult, but two adults in the rear seat is quite OK. I'm 6 ft tall, but I know some taller people might have problems with headroom in the rear seat.

[@bikingmoments]

Polestar has $8500 lease rebate to compensate that tax credit, so pretty good value there. I do think cabin noise is still one step behind Germans, so are Volvo models. Tesla managed to get 0.5 step closer here.

[@cbatiau2528]

I doubt you're doing better leasing than buying, even with that "lease rebate" you speak of. They're out to make money. You're spending a lot of money each month over 3 years to pay for the huge depreciation in that car. No way you're better off with a lease than buying it outright (and taking out a car loan if necessary); at least buying it, you have equity in the car and can sell it whenever you want.

[@petehelme7714]

too bad we can't get the larger battery pack (82 kWh) with the dual motor version here in the U.S. that they have in Europe. Supposedly it's a supply problem.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

What happened to your video of BMW X1, not available anymore?

[@janoycresnova9156]

Didn't Volvo just say they want nothing to do with Polestar division anymore?

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Yep. Shows what they think of EVs, which I think is a move in the right direction.

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

Volvo is owned by Geely and Polestar get's now under the direct control of Geely. It's all inbetween the Geely group. And Volvo stopped already the Diesel engine and have now only hybrids or bev. And by 2030 there will only be bev's.

[@supraphonic88]

@@mrgurulittle7000 Volvo is going 100 percent EV.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@supraphonic88Everyone will eventually go 100% EV.

[@thechett3699]

No, they sold their stake in Polestar but they didn't say anything so hyperbolic as "wanting nothing to do with them".

[@kaavik47]

Wow! The prejudice on these comments is ridiculous. So don't buy an electric car if you cant live with the logistics. Also, name one car conpany that is actually environmentally friendly or completely ethical politically/socially. Just evaluating the cars as cars, I would pick this model over everything else currently on the market, and despite my bias against leasing, i would probably lease it due to the amortization of the rebate.

[@markb3866]

Can you do a review and driving impression of a new SantaFe?

[@damilolaakanni]

Is it on sale yet? I know it has been unveiled though.

[@markb3866]

@@damilolaakanni yes.

[@TalismanPHX]

Volvo has just fully divested itself from the Polestar brand. It sold its shares to Geely of China 🇨🇳. Geely now fully controls Polestar. Volvo will likely advise Geely on engineering issues, as an outside consultant. 15% of Polestar's workforce has been laid off. The EV price war with Tesla is absolutely brutal 💯

[@Peizxcv]

Both Volvo Cars and AB Volvo (the truck manufacturer) are related to Geely with Geely fully owns Volvo Cars and is AB Volvo’s 2nd largest shareholder. Geely is an early venturer into EV and reason why Volvo Cars moved into EV earlier than other European brands

[@afcgeo882]

@@PeizxcvYes, but Polestar was designed and manufactured by Volvo, not Geely. Geely was just the main shareholder.

[@PikX221]

Umm, it has been under Geely‘s umbrella from the beginning of the brand. Idk why people suddenly freak out?

[@afcgeo882]

@@PikX221 Because it was designed, engineered and built by Volvo and now it won’t be.

[@cbatiau2528]

@@Peizxcv nope, Geely owns 80-85% of Volvo, not 100%.

[@janoycresnova9156]

300 miles on a brand new battery in absolute perfect conditions. I wonder what the range will be in 5 years during a cold winter day.

[@thecliff4838]

It had out-of-state dealer plates, what makes you say it's brand-new?

[@cbatiau2528]

great looking car on the outside... lack of physical buttons/dials on the inside is a "non-starter" for most people, unfortunately... The lack of being able to option an all-metal roof, or a glass roof with electrochromic glass to cut off sunlight when desired, is also a non-starter for many of us. Three other things that most people want in a BEV, simultaneously: (1) 800-volt architecture for faster charging with smaller wires; (2) 300 miles minimum range in sub-freezing temps at 65 mph; and (3) AWD. Three hundred miles of range in warm weather when driving 45 mph isn't going to cut it; this means 200 miles if you're lucky in cold weather at 65 mph.

[@Qrail]

That was a great review. Imagine if you drove it at 60 or 65 instead. Maybe even better miles per kWh!

[@josemontalvo4423]

I use to have a Pulsar wrist watch 😂

[@josemontalvo4423]

To hell with electric vehicles!

[@josemontalvo4423]

Recharging Electric Vehicles are extremely challenging to the budget

[@supraphonic88]

@@josemontalvo4423 Cheaper than gas for me, you must be doing it wrong.

[@josemontalvo4423]

Waters resistance is detrimental to consuming electricity in the cell... pathetic

[@Luma_29]

@@josemontalvo4423Probably not the right channel to have hate comments for EV’s considering Alex has proven time and time again how it’s not only cheaper than gas but also more effective long term for the environment but yk selective hearing does exist

[@bpsmith0587]

This car reminds me of a micro machine.

[@davedave1398]

Just another Chinese EV

[@wonderboy75]

Designed in Sweden, built in China. Is Iphone a Chinese phone?

[@tom_hoots]

300 miles vs $20,000 less for a hybrid equivalent that has double that range? I won't be flushing my money down the virtual toilet with those kinds of numbers.

[@MaGiKRat420]

What hybrid do you know of that gets 600 miles to a tank?

[@robry84]

@@MaGiKRat420Sorento hybrid is like 630 miles

[@jermainec2462]

exactly... I can't wait to we get more efficient batteries for further range, so i want have to pay 80k for decent range

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@MaGiKRat420Plenty. Just looked at Toyota's hybrids. Camry does 686 miles, Prius does 644. Corolla and RAV4 both not quite at 600, but they each do 565 miles.

[@ChaosTennisClub]

What is your daily milage the last years?

[@RenatoJrViana]

Try to seat on the back if you taller than a dwarf, also try to find places to charge, besides your House!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonytrinh1147]

I think the mpe should be calculate from the last charging to the next charging session. The current calculation is a fraud. Only calculate when car start driving.

[@FuncleChuck]

😂 what?

[@bird271828]

Is Polestar 2 made in China?

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Yes, Polestar 2 is made in China. Polestar 3 will be made in China and in the US, Polestar 4 will be made in China and in South Korea.

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@tobias_dahlbergVolvo just pulled out of the polestar. It's about to be sold off to Geely. I wouldn't be so sure there will be Polestar 3 and 4.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

@@janoycresnova9156 You're reading headlines, not actual press releases. Volvo is handing over their shares to Geely, which by the way has said that they are going to provide "full operational and financial support". Polestar 4 is already in production and selling in China. The factories in China and the US are getting set up for Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 production. Volvo has reiterated that Polestar is a strategic partner but that Volvo Cars is not a holding organization and that it would be better for Polestar to sit independently within the group (directly under Geely), especially considering the fact that only the Polestar 2 and 3 are Volvo derived vehicles. The rest of Polestar's lineup is either Geely-derived (Polestar 4) or in-house developments (Polestar 5 and 6) - and should as such not be compared to an M-division or AMG-division equivalent but rather a brand that has Volvo DNA but is coming of their own. Yes they have financial difficulties, yes they are not in the clear. But some of these headlines you're reading are click-baity bullshit.

[@wonderboy75]

Sorry but ​​⁠you're a litte misinformed. Geely already owned it together with Volvo, but Geely also owns a large portion of Volvo. This is about financing basically. Polestar is based in Sweden where their designers and engineers are located. But Geely owns several car companies, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and Zeekr, and they probably share tech, just like VAG share tech (Audi, VW, Skoda).

[@EdKrisiak]

300 miles still limiting for how long it takes to recharge. Resale value of electric vehicles is terrible. Battery replacement cost? TERRIBLE

[@controlfreak1963]

Didn't Volvo just stop funding these cars? It's a boat anchor now.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The money is still coming in but it's from parent company Geely and not Volvo. -Travis

[@diabolox1272]

And still... PSNY is going down....

[@bob-qi4nr]

60-0 in 124ft? wow that is bad. A 40 year old corvette does 60-0 in 90ft. Yeah its a corvette but 40 years is a long time.

[@jml9550]

A 40YO corvette 60-0 in 90 ft factory? I highly doubt that. 90ft we are talking about modern Porsche, Corvette, Ferraris……..

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@jml9550 You are right. I looked it up. 1984 c4 corvette 60-0 132ft / 96 c5 112ft / 06 c6 110ft / 14 c7 98ft / 20 c8 93ft...So a 28 year old corvette does 112ft.

[@jml9550]

@@bob-qi4nr Actually 124ft is not bad, it is comparable to other mainstream cars like Camry and accord. But if you want to compare a sedan to a high performance corvette, so be it.

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@jml9550 Just comparing the time frame of new tech. Cars these days should be better.

[@jml9550]

@@bob-qi4nr ok, then compare acceleration as well.

[@bob-qi4nr]

Made in CHI---NNA

[@bobdrago6965]

So is 90% of every electronic device you own. Oh, also most of your Walmart furniture.

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@bobdrago6965 So you are ok with supporting commies?

[@thisismagacountry1318]

The best part of EV's is the child slavery nobody talks about. 😂

[@mrtriathlondude]

This is a non issue. The vast majority of cobalt mined for use in battery cathodes comes from mines that do not use slavery. Many cobalt-free battery chemistries are in mass production already. Come with a better argument next time.

[@TalismanPHX]

​@@mrtriathlondudeof course you're correct. But MAGA won't listen to facts. 🙄

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@TalismanPHX Sure.....Sargent Schultz....I see nothing.

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

​@@TalismanPHXdude...are you serious?

[@PickensDon]

And here I thought MAGAs were pro-child slavery! Hard to keep up. But you do want 14 year olds working in chicken processing plants without parental approval or special child labor laws right?

[@cabbagehead8082]

They look cheap like lego in real life

[@mikcole4794]

LOL, not. They look great. They have a little bit of muscle car vibe.