5 Things I Hate About The Polestar 4

[@s2hill]

It’s nice that every thing you don’t like can be fixed through software. How quickly is another issue but at least they can be fixed.

[@madsthomsen8006]

Comparing the wipers with a Teslas is pretty funny, as the auto wipers in a Tesla is the worst i have ever seen. Also, you can't even change the intensity of the wipers in auto mode in a Tesla, so your comparison does not makes sense. I am 100 % sure, that the wipers function better in the Polestar 4 than in my Tesla.

[@karla6999]

I realy wonder what the reason about the lousy auto-wiper control in Teslas, not that I don‘t believe complainers. In my MY it works perfect since day one. Maybe camera calibration makes a difference. Btw, since about 2 updates ago, the wiperspeed can be adjusted also in auto mode, just by pressing the wiper button and the left scrollwheel.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

@@karla6999that’s true. I had two teslas as working cars and this is legit. But they are still verry bad. The teslas. Polestar 4 is wayyyy better!!! In all ways. Got mine as personal car. P4 is truly great. My two Teslas is on the way to being sold. Bought in two Polestars 4s as company cars also that my workers will have as company car. They legit just said they can never go back to drive a Tesla after drivin the Polestar 4.

[@philw4625]

@@karla6999Ive had 2 model 3’s and the wipers have never worked properly! Maybe it’s a ‘3’ issue?? They don’t use the usual Bosch infra red ‘total internal reflection’ style sensors and rely on software to interpret what the camera sees. As a consequence they are too ‘dumb’ and also don’t seem to work at all at night. Cameras are definitely not a great way to go in cars, especially in countries with bad weather.

[@waynerm002]

There are a number of things this "base" premium car should have come with, the Polestar name makes you think sportier than Volvo however, this isn't the case here. It should have come with more power and torque (320HP/330 lb ft - 240kW/450N.m would be nice) from a single rear motor, adaptive Sport suspension, Brembo brakes, 12 speaker H/K audio system with sub woofer (upgrade should be the B&O system) and it should be efficient to be provide 330-350 miles EPA , real world driving range. The AWD with Performance Pack @ 279 miles should get the same RWD motor in a "Polestar tuned" version to output more power, while giving you slightly less range (when used) and have the speed limit raised to 140MPH/220KMH, you know, for when you want to go flat out on the autobahn or some track. :) This would make most people (Volvo owners/fans) happy with getting a Polestar vehicle, the current base car should be a later addition or be 1 of 3 trim levels and priced lower. Imagine if it was selling for @$35K (somewhere there) like it is priced in China, adding a sport pack and upgraded audio would be what a lot of folks that like driving would probably go for. The again, we may see some tuners popping up to add parts and power tweaks in the future. That will be interesting to see.

[@orsaykita2728]

Once again a great video and to the point - I struggle with the same things and hope they will resolve them quickly! Just FYI: When I received my Polestar 4 two days ago, I was told that the digital key will only be activated later in the year for Polestar 4.

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks!

[@MrPazuzu]

No car is perfect Kris :)

[@leluyaa]

That is correct. Yet, when I switched from Polestar to legacy brands? They don't have these amateur issues 😅

[@patbarr1351]

Weird that those issues are in the P4, Kris. The P2 software is pretty mature (I have the 2024). It's odd how the Volvo/Polestar software varies so much from model to model.

[@henriquecapela147]

I test drove a base car today, and noticed the same issue with the pilot assist too. Loved the drive, but found the rear view camera very jarring, I don't know if I would get used to it.

[@FabiohoCruz]

Great video! Hope Polestar fix these issues very soon!

[@teku412]

3 videos later....i think he doesnt like the lane assist....idk why but i have a feeling😅

[@KrisRifa]

🤣🤣 Why would you think that? Hahaha!

[@aragogi]

Hi there, great and honest review. Thank you for that. I watched many reviews of PS4 and none mentioned the constant low frequency motor / battery electric humming that is inside the cabin. I did 4 test drives and every time the sound was there. Polestar guys were mixed in their explanations, but the fact is the sound is there and it’s annoying. At least to my ears. Have you experienced it?

[@koensteenbrugge8098]

HI Kris, I already drove 3 Polestar 4's (SM, DM and Performance) and I agree on your comments. As I hate lane assistant and lane change systems anyway, I just never use them (apart from AAC) I don't care myself too much about the real safety problems they cause, even if a prompt reaction from Polestar is obviously needed. I also agree on the terrible quality of the standard sound system. People should really avoid this if they care een a bit about sound quality. Difficult to accept for a car of this price. The other things you mention are minor niggles, which can be fixed. Other negative things I noted : the sound of the google assistant lady and telephone conversation is bad, even on the better sound system. The information of ETA etc on Google maps is hidden by your hand on the steering wheel. It should be placed elsewhere. The small display on the steering wheel is much smaller than on the PS2, so not as easy to see the navigation. I come back by the positive evaluation. A lot to say!

[@richlockett3917]

Agree with the ACC being way to sensitive and the fob issue is a pain, but we also don't have the option of the digital key yet in the UK. But loving the cars drive, cockpit feel and suspension in the DM feels good.

[@quavohuncho6156]

ive seen a few in my area now, customer cars. Looks very agressive and cool in real life. I want one

[@KrisRifa]

I agree! A very nice looking EV!

[@troeste-x3g]

Tested the Polestar 4 earlier this week and noticed the delay when engaging the pilot. Very uncomfortable when using one pedal mode. Another irritating detail about the autopilot is that you have to engage the pilot using the haptic button on the steering wheel which is difficult to hit. As far as I know, the Polestar 2 and 3 uses the gear stalk to engage the pilot in the same way as on a Tesla. On my Tesla Y, I use the autopilot 99% of the time, so engaging the pilot is one the most used actions. The gear stalk is always in reach of my hand and is far easier to hit than the silly haptic buttons. If you are able to talk to the Polestar engineers, please ask them to update the software to engage/disengage the pilot using the gear stalk in addition to the steering wheel buttons. Apart from the pilot engage problems, I loved the car!

[@patbarr1351]

The P2 for 2024 has a button for that function and it is quite reliable.

[@manfrediucellidinemi3037]

Test drove the car past weekend and most of the glitches seemed to be resolved even though I found sw not be perfect . I tested the performance package and sound system was great

[@poulpedersen5363]

Kris - do you know if there are any news about the update you're talking about was supossed to be released around this time? As far as I can see there hasn't been any updates since your review here..

[@GTI_CHHA]

Honest video. One cannot stress this point enough: software is KEY for an EV. Manufacturers like Tesla excell at this. Companies like Polestar and Zeekr do not.. To make matters worse, a Polestar 4 with a few options costs 100k Euro. For this kind of money, perfection in ALL areas must come standard.

[@sunil3135]

Although Tesla has very good software, its adaptive cruise control is potentially dangerous with a lot of ghosting and sudden breaking without any real reason. This has especially on narow roads or when passing semi-trailers.

[@farodopi5170]

you gotta be kidding right ? tesla software is a disgrace. do we need to talk about the Tesla Vision which is an absolute joke with plenty of false positive and negatives obstacles. the ADAS in a Tesla is also a joke. phantom breaks, false alerts for no good reason. the U/I is also clumsy and fiddly. having an app with lots of features and netflix doesn’t mean you have a good software at least Polestar is using android automotive whic is way better and more ergonomic

[@GTI_CHHA]

@@farodopi5170 Tesla's hardware choices (no radar, no lidar) is a joke. That I agree with you. But what tesla manages to squeeze out of this very limited set-up with software is quite impressive. As you can probably tell I don't drive a Tesla.

[@GTI_CHHA]

@@sunil3135 Yes, friends with Model 3s tell me the same thing. But apparently tesla is trying to resolve these issues with recent updates (I am not sure of successful, I don't drive Tesla).

[@sunil3135]

@@GTI_CHHA They have very useful sopftware updates, but none of them has actually addressed the issue with ghosting and sudden breaking when using adaptive cruise control. I drive the latest Model 3 - great car, except for using adaptibe cruise control.

[@bongo2011]

This car was up there for me, with the ioniq 5 and rivian r3x when it releases. But these cons have definitely deterred me.

[@myopenmind527]

Hate is too strong a word. It’s a great car. I would love to be chauffeured around in the polestar 4.

[@gieschec]

For me the missing "stop charging button" on the charging port (as known from the PS2) is a major flaw. Why is there a button to close the lid (which takes longer than just slamming it close) while i must enter the car to release the cable?! I hate it.

[@s2hill]

I definitely agree that the sensitivity speed setting would be nice if it popped up every time. However, your ridiculousness in not knowing that that would be in the Exterior setting for wipers, which are outside the vehicle, was ludicrous to say the least. It would be nice if it popped up, but let’s not make be silly just for clicks. 11:05

[@andersskdt1773]

I haven't tryed a P4 without the plus package so I don't no if it's only a option on the Harman Kardon sound system. But have you tryed to turn off surround sound? When I did that on the car, the sound went from sounding so weird too amazing. Don't know why it's starts in surround sound and not the other way around, music in stereo and when you acacionally watch movies/YT you can turn the surround sound on. Or is that just me?

[@suns6216]

I can't understand why the software for pilot assist isn't the same for the different models!?

[@spl1011]

Exactly this! Why so much new implementation between models? This can't be efficient from a corporate level and it ruins the consumer experience.

[@AA-dg4oo]

Cost

[@OnlyForF1]

Different platforms maybe?

[@sovtudy]

it would be nice if you make chapters for each point you hate/love.

[@Sintex_gv]

Which software version do you have installed?

[@TedMellin]

Not so worried about the rest of the points. But having gone with the base model, i have to say, a bad sound system makes me want to cancel 1 week prior to delivery. I imagine they wont be able to fix the sound with an OTA 😒

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

Im amazed that the autosteer im the 4 seems worse than that functionality in my 2

[@perkarlsson882]

What if Polestar and other brands let you guys test those cars before launch, on regular roads, wouldn't that be a win-win for all? It's easy to get used to obvious flaws as a professional testdriver, but you represent everyone else and potential buyers. I suggest you call Gothenburg next time and offer your service, before launch, not for free but for normal consultancy fee. It is too often cars are out with poor functionality right now.

[@PortfolioPL]

Stop blabbering and get to the point, please.

[@KrisRifa]

@@PortfolioPL it’s a 10min video with 5 main points as per the title. That’s 2min per point. If you can’t pay attention for 2 mins you’re on the wrong platform. Go back to TikTok please…

[@PortfolioPL]

@@KrisRifa Sorry, did not mean to be rude. But please try to watch the video up until the end of your first point. You talk in circles and repeat yourself. It is ok to say something is bad on the car, the company os failing anyway, CEO was just fired for low sales. They do have issues. Also TikTok is banned here in China, we only have the original Douyin ;)

[@KrisRifa]

@@PortfolioPL sorry dude, I talk about the first point from 01:11 to 04:43, so for 3 minutes and 32 seconds. If you are that impatient I don't know what to say other than, don't watch my videos and find another platform. KZbin is a long video platform where the average video is 12 minutes, and this video is shorter than that. It's like going travelling to Spain and complaining about there being to many Spanish people, it's absurd...

[@timessix8434]

I guess the rear view camera is fine then?

[@Sintex_gv]

I also "only" have the Polestar 4 without the Plus package. I decided to go for the DM. I'm worried about the sound though, can anyone confirm whether this is the case with the vehicles delivered? The volume could still be changed in the software later. Can u compare the Basic Soundsystem with the Model 3 soundsystem?

[@koensteenbrugge8098]

My son drives a model Y, so I suppose the sound system must be similar. There is no comparison possible with the base system in the PS4. It is that bad!

[@gieschec]

I have a PS4 with "only" Plus package too and I have no problems with the volume at all. It can go up to "bleading ears".

[@Sintex_gv]

@@gieschec u mean u have also no plus Package ?

[@Sintex_gv]

@@koensteenbrugge8098 if its similar to Tesla iam fine with the base system

[@gieschec]

@@Sintex_gv sorry, I misunderstood your message. I have the plus package.

[@KenSanders-i1s]

I want a ZAPTEC GO homecharger.

[@Jir-s1d]

Can you test it again once it is fixed. Honestly don’t see why you would complain about items where Polestar themselves tell you are they are aware about it and it’s still work in progress and to be fixed shortly. You even said it’s early version test software. Seems like standard KZbin clickbait for likes and subs.

[@suvann540i]

The cars are already being delivered. The ADAS system of all things really should be sorted before delivery. His concerns over safety are legitimate. I have a 4 on order to be delivered nov/dec this year. i use pilot assist quite extensively on my PS2. I'd be extremely disappointed if the 4 delivers with these issues in the US.

[@Jir-s1d]

@@suvann540i polestar are telling customers it will be addressed in a future update. They not hiding it. Customers are aware

[@suvann540i]

@@Jir-s1d the AC in my PS2 still takes a minute to turn on when I get in the car. They introduced this bug two updates ago. They're aware of the issue. And yet, here I am, 6 months later, in Florida, with no fix in sight. Even after last months update. I'm speaking from personal experience here. Not out my ass.

[@jenslaustenhansen3081]

There are companies that say that they are aware of a problem. 1 year later it is still not solved. So nobody can know before if Polestar will solve the problem.

[@suvann540i]

@@jenslaustenhansen3081 Yup. I'll give polestar credit for one thing. almost completely eliminating the tcam issue in the polestar 2s. it took 2 years, but they got there. although not completely gone.

[@spl1011]

This car is half baked. Even after 3 years the P2 is still half baked. This is what happens when there are 4 layers of integration before getting to the consumer - a terrible product. They had plenty of time to address these issues but in true Chinese fashion it's about rush rush rush to food the market. Polestar and Geely deserve the bed they made.

[@suvann540i]

p2 is far from half baked. i've a 2022 dm and it's the best car i've ever owned. coming from a bmw 340i m-performance owner.

[@MrVagyok]

Seems work exactly like MS Windows release cycles! Alfa (alredy forced to users), Beta (quick updates shortly), beta 2 (more updates until next major version) 🤮🤮🤮

[@ronellis4566]

Load of tosh, everyone of his 5 hates were just getting used to the operating system and his ignorance, why would the wipers be on the internal menu - two short planks spring to mind. By the way I drive an i4, now that is an annoying car 😅

[@TheEVGuy-rx9ju]

Always find it amazing when people like yourself want to talk about whats wrong with the car. Find it hilarious you wouldn't buy the car because of stupid things that other people probably not interested in. What about how good looking it is,how comfortable it is how its not a tesla and like a tesla its a bit like an arsehole EVERYBODY has one

[@jrwaters943]

At this price point I expect better. Disappointing.

[@albertz0]

It is exterioorrororr 😂. Pretty clear

[@soundnutz]

Polestar software has been notoriously bad they should just franchise tesla fsd because it is still awful software for adus...sad

[@mho0]

No. Tesla has good SW but Polestar UI is better and nicer to use.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

This video is kinda corny to be honest. This video you should delete because everything you talking bad about is actually fixed already with updates. There aint not a single problems still in the car. That you talked about.

[@KrisRifa]

That’s simply not true, because they haven’t. I even talked to the Head of UX at Volvo about this in person a few weeks ago.

[@YeZhik5]

Dude get to the point, it took you literally a minute from 01:15 to 02:15 to get to the first point, jesus christ.

[@KrisRifa]

@@YeZhik5 Dude! I am so sorry you had to wait a whole minute for me to explain the context and preface my answer! I feel so sorry for you, are you okay?

[@YeZhik5]

@@KrisRifa I'm good, thanks. Sorry that you feel salty about it. Milk those youtube minutes instead of getting to the point.

[@chicago9458]

And who this guy? Lol

[@KrisRifa]

@@chicago9458 what do you mean? Who are you? Lol

[@pierino1981]

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