DRIVEN: New Polestar 2 (2024). Has the Tesla Model 3 finally met its match?

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Polestar has introduced a number of significant design, engineering and specification updates to its 2024 model year Polestar 2. Launched in 2021, the Swedish brand’s first all-electric model gains larger batteries, faster charging capability and increased range.
​The new model is available in standard and long-range forms with buyers benefitting from bigger batteries for both models. Standard range cars receive a 69kWh pack (up from 64kWh) supplied by LG Chem while long range models will come with a new 82kWh CATL pack (up from 78kWh). The updated batteries also feature improved cell chemistry and revised connection hardware which allow for faster rapid charging. According to Polestar, the standard range models will be able to charge at speeds of up to 135kW while long range models see the maximum charge rate rise to 205kW.
Another significant update is a switch from front to rear-wheel drive for 2WD models. In a move that mirrors that made by parent company Volvo with its XC40 and C40 Recharge models, the 2WD Polestar 2 will have its drive motor on the rear axle instead of the front. Polestar has also revised the control electronics for all-wheel drive models - in particular the front motor disconnect function. As a result of the updates, standard range Polestar 2 models have a WLTP figure of 321 miles (an increase of 25 miles) while long range dual motor models have a WLTP figure of 367 miles (an increase of 65 miles).
Polestar has also improved performance with the introduction of new motors. Single-motor models are powered by a new motor with power output of 295bhp. Torque output has also been increased from 330Nm to 490Nm. As a result, the 0-62mph time has been cut by 1.2 seconds, down to 6.2 seconds.
UK customers can order the 2024 model year Polestar 2 now, with the first deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2023. Prices start from £44,490 for the standard range single motor model and rise to £57,950 for the range-topping long range dual motor model with Performance Pack.
Join Nicola as she takes the revised Polestar 2 for a drive in the UK for the first time. What do you think of the improvements? Would you choose a Polestar 2 over a Tesla Model 3? Let us know in the comments below.
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[@knudback]

What a cheerful presenter. It’s not just Polestar 2, that got an upgrade. It’s the channel staff too.

[@hungryboy424]

Yep, she is lovely.

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'd much sooner listen to Nicola than the childish bloke with his stick of truth, elsewhere.

[@fowzst]

@@Brian-om2hh😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and the innuendos

[@user-og7vd1qp8p]

She seems nice, but she is sat waaay too close to the steering wheel.

[@Autovetus]

I will never trust a woman's car review. Unless she says how pretty it is and whether she likes the color. That's all the expertise she can give

[@akf2000]

Quickly becoming one of my favourite EV presenters.

[@simonmackenzie4227]

I assume you're joking. Ginny/Nicki/Tom all completely different league. I genuinely turn the sound down when this lass is presenting.

[@Terrillthegreat79]

The other presenters are feeling a little de-FEET-ed with this awesome polestar review!

[@colors6692]

SIMP alert🤦🏿‍♀

[@christianolsen9781]

Why?

[@lemagnitio72]

​@@simonmackenzie4227she probably appeals to children.

[@phphoto]

Just been to Scotland and we rented a Polestar - First time ev driving - Absolutely fabulous car. Totally loved it. Everything so easy. Nice presentation of polestar 2. You got me hooked 👍🏼

[@hughmarcus1]

It’s a great piece of engineering. Pity about the claustrophobic cabin though.

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Great update to my fav EV. I love the simplicity of the design and functional, gimmick free interior. I thought I would prefer the previous version with the grill but in this colour, this looks epic.

[@hughmarcus1]

I hired one recently, fabulous piece of engineering ,particularly the 'anti creep' feature. That's just so sensible in traffic. However I'm over 6ft tall & I found the cabin a tad claustrophobic. with that low roof & all black headlining, i'm not sure I could have it as a daily driver. It seemed unnecessary as its quite a wide car. It's a bit like BMW IX models, a big wide wheelbase & an unnecessarily narrow upper half

[@chrispenn715]

I do enjoy Nicola's presentation style 👍 The updated Polestar looks a much better package now - but would like to see a larger dealer network as the nearest test drive for me is 100 miles away in the UK..... Hope delivery times are more reasonable now too.....

[@SanderSA-ny3lh]

Maybe BYD dealer is closer? The Han's basically a model 3 but better and cheaper. Got the Atto3 myself. The mutual stats claim Polestar offers higher prices for roughly the same performance, plus the dealership is like 10 minutes away.

[@chrispenn715]

@@SanderSA-ny3lh Hi - BYD Still rolling out here, so a dealer may open closer to me. In the meantime, bought an MG4 - great local dealer and excellent value. 🙂

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Bless you, Nicola - you continue to make me giggle with your wonderfully quirky, engaging presentation... Keep it up, Mrs...! It's kinda amazing - in this EV age - that a manufacturer can go "Yep, we'll just make the car rear-wheel-drive, this time around..." As far as I know, that has NEVER happened with any ICE car - especially on a mid-life facelift...! EV technology rules... 😎

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Definitely a big improvement on the outgoing model with the big range hike and far fewer add ons needed meaning you dont need to add £10k to geta few safety options / reversiing mirror etc.. When i test drove the current model i found the google voice command interface was very good. One the downside, I hated the huge, overly high and completely unnecessary centre console and the transmission tunnel holdover in the back is utterly ridiculous.

[@gregkramer5588]

I thought they stuffed the center spine with batteries.

[@mho0]

@@gregkramer5588 Also I personally like that cockpit type design.

[@farodopi5170]

Correct center console is full of batteries. So at least they used the space. I’m not shocked by that center console. I don’t really care. It’s normal since it uses xc40 platform. Cockpit is super nice for me. The car is such a joy to drive and to watch. Very refreshing. No gimmicks just only things you need. Ergonomics, confort, quality and ease of use. Love it

[@Jramskovk]

@@farodopi5170 Except for two cupholders - there's only one unless you open the arm rest, which is just silly.

[@farodopi5170]

@@Jramskovk true. that’s not ideal for people who use them. luckily you can remove the second one which is what I did. i now have a decent additional storage compartment. which is what it should have been in the first place. it’s the first time i see a car where you need to lift the arm rest. to access a cup holder. i would have removed the other one if i could. i never used them in any car. i never drink coffee or soda while i drive. if anything i rather store a water bottle in the door pocket when i do long trips as cup holders are usually way too small for that. and in this car, unlike many cars of this size where you can fit a full 1,5L bottle. here you need to get away with a 50cl (or eventually a 1L can also fit). or use the cup holder to but a canteen. not ideal indeed. but i forgive the car as it not a deal breaker for me and it has plenty of other qualities. oh yes maybe the cup holders suck but you have the curry hook in the gloves compartment which is amazing otherwise there are some 3 printed cup holders solutions which you can hang right there

[@nimbuskhannk627]

The car you guys tested has the Plus pack, as denoted by the sunroof. This means it also has the foot-activated trunk opening, so there's no point in complaining about the trunk manual lock position.

[@deepakkn9643]

Good grace , I have plus pack , i never knew we had manual button

[@Videolinquency]

In terms of usefulness per minute, you guys beat most of them. Thank you for not wasting our time talking about unimportant exterior lines or 'design language'.

[@ollieeastwood7710]

'Wowzers lovely trousers' is now my new favourite phrase - thanks!

[@richardkennett4086]

Great review as always Nicola! Always makes me smile! This Polestar is a great upgrade!

[@ianjames3078]

The best presenter for cars full stop

[@shia_labeouf]

Lovely car, really nice refresh. It's a shame it's still got that ICE chassis with the transmission tunnel but at least they used the space for more batteries so it's not a complete waste. I also really enjoy this reviewer, very informal and natural style which is refreshing.

[@1evPortugal]

Two little points, you should have a button to open the boot from the driver seat (and close too) and you can kick under the rear to open too, that is why the button is not an exclusive way to work. After you mentioned the transmission tunnel, and the console space, you actually had and have batteries on those spaces, that is also why it’s kept and you don’t have that space. Then the dynamics of having that center weight really makes a difference on handling, the EV that keep all the batteries as a platform tend to wobble on turn and suspension range.

[@shia_labeouf]

The batteries in the transmission tunnel are a good use of the space, but not a reason for it to be there. It's there because the chassis is an ICE chassis. No one would design a pure EV and put a transmission tunnel shape in, as evidenced by the fact that no dedicated EV platforms have it. Also the kick boot opening is a feature of the Plus pack, so it's not on every model, though the one tested here IS a plus pack model as it has the panoramic roof.

[@rebel6176]

Tesla Model 3 2024 is looking very good. And is this really a fair comparison? Polestar 2 is way more expensive... Costs like 75k+$ in my country for the performance version

[@brucekennedy5274]

Great update. Wanted one before, want this even more. Something about the shape of this car makes it an instant classic to me. I prefer the fake grille on the orig tho, anyways thought that looked bad-ass.

[@ChromeFlakes]

Nicola Hume. What a joy to watch; the Jack Scarlett of the Electrify team. Nice to see someone embracing their crazy in a bath, with a glass of wine, listening to the soothing sound of Polestar indicators. 😂

[@kevinn1158]

Well here in Canada, once you add the packages and the colour it's 8k more than a Model 3. And the Model 3 is about to be upgraded. I don't like Tesla but Polestar really needs to compete on price.

[@judebrown4103]

Well the green ambient lighting just cracked me up!😂

[@thomaseriksson3182]

To bad the UK test car have the option 20 inch wheels😡 Wider tires get more roadnoice and less comfort then the standard 19 inch wheels. Good review anyway!👍

[@Grudlin74]

Wowsers lovely trousers is my new favourite saying. Thank you ❤

[@willwaldron2146]

Fabulous review. Got me thinking that maybe Tesla is not a slam dunk because of the charging network.

[@chrisr1254]

It's closing the gap, but given the choice again today that I had 18 months ago, I'd still go Model 3. It still trumps it on performance, real-world efficiency, practicality (if only it had a hatchback) whereas the PS2, whilst feeling just as big on the outside, is like some reverse-tardis where it's somehow much more cramped inside. I have to make that choice again in 2 years, it'll be interesting to see if Polestar have something less "compromised" on the market by then.

[@mho0]

I selected Polestar over Tesla. Tesla has better performance from stand still, but they are same when moving. Tesla is clearly more efficient (but that was not point for me as I do not do road tripping). I like and liked more P2 infotainment. For me hatchback was significantly more practical and M3 more like you could live with it, but not good at all. Driving dynamics especially on winter is way better in P2. Also I like cockpit design. Also Tesla quality is still (while improving) so bad. Paint is super thin (but at least you have it in all the places). Phantom braking is annoying as hell. Frameless windows (pretty much in any car) bad during winter time. Autopilot when doing lane changes pretty stupid/bad. Look is much better in P2 (but naturally here just my opinion). But naturally there are good things in M3 also like mentioned performance, infotainment is very responsive, go-kart driving feeling (at least in perf version) is very nice, efficiency is great and fancy control possibilities in track mode.

[@Maarten_vd]

This upcoming (2024?) Polestar will have to compete with the upgraded Model 3 and Model Y. Project Highland and Project Juniper.

[@mho0]

@@Maarten_vd Yeah I guess so. But probably more with 3 than Y, which is quite different type of car.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@Maarten_vd The Polestar 4 competes, kind of, with the Model Y. But Polestar isn't trying to make the roomiest cars.

[@渡海-q2w]

@@benjaminsmith2287 polestar 3 is roomier than tmy trash

[@EdwardBartel]

Since you are driving a model with the panoramic roof, that vehicle has the "Plus" pack and thus has ambient lighting. You just need to explore the settings to enable it.

[@MartinzW]

The charging speed sounds great. Yesterday I was taking a trip, needed to charge. The top speed reached 110kw and tapered at 70kw. I went to needed bathroom, had a hot dog from gas station and 15m later I had more range than I needed. At no point I was waiting for car, I was doing regular stuff I would have done anyway. The only ones who maybe need greater charge speed are the ones who somehow want to do 1000km in one go. But that's a minority breed of drivers.

[@amperformance7998]

I'm currently in the middle of a 5000+ km road trip in my EV6, a couple days knocking on 1000km, so it does happen and is possible. It is nice to see the EV6 charge at 240kW, then settle to 150-200kW. Like you, by the time we stretch our legs, use the restroom, and grab a snack, we are more than charged enough for the next leg. 100kW charging wouldn't be much worse, definitely usable with some patience.

[@jameshoggtech]

Different price points, PS2 with similar range and features as the M3 is significantly more money.

[@delbroox]

Amazing car. If i had to buy an EV today I'd go for this one, for sure. Also, Polestar has ambient lighting.

[@hughmarcus1]

I hired one 6 months ago from Gatwick Airport. In heavy traffic I found that anti creep feature was Terrific.

[@darrenboulton9063]

Totally agree with all said, but can I add why polestar do you continue with the black wheel arch outside edge it looks dull BST version painted finishes the car perfectly. FYI I never use the boot release just place your foot under the rear bumper. Hey presto the boot opens 😂

[@KenTay-l4j]

interior is too small. and hopefully the reverse E brake can be disable totally. And when u use a DC charger, does it still make loud noise during drive off after it is charge?

[@farodopi5170]

Trunk can also be open with your foot. So no need to touch the so called low button. Interior quality is way better than Tesla. Especially the driving wheel feels like a real one and not a toy. Not sure how the presenter can say that Tesla has better interior quality. The upgrade makes it nearly perfect

[@spencerpieters5502]

Increasing range through a bigger battery is nonsense. Keep the same battery, decrease weight and increase efficiency and aero. Weight and aero is where it’s at. This car weighs hundreds of kilos more than a Model 3 without the specs.

[@jmWhyMe]

Does the 2 have tech equivalent to Tesla Autopilot? Absent that, I wouldn't consider it.

[@squaresphere]

I don't know if the pricing is just differnt in the UK but the Polestar 2 is about $10k more than a Model 3 in the US.

[@NickLiang]

In the UK you have to get all the packs to get the options to the same level as a model 3, it does end up more expensive, about £6k

[@larryevans6739]

US has 27.5% tariff on Chinese-made cars (Polestar 2 is made in China). Take away the tariff, and this car is less expensive.

[@patmanrick]

​@@NickLiangit came out as £13k more for me (comparing Long Range dual motor spec). You can get a brand new model 3 from inventory for £46k vs £53k base price for Polestar plus £6k options brings that to £59k

[@NickLiang]

@@patmanrick My god, Tesla prices must have come down since I last looked!

[@ObiePaddles]

@@patmanrickthat’s why teslas are the best selling EVs and others are still playing catch-up

[@spencerpieters5502]

Curb weight is waaaaaay too high. Why is this hundreds of kilos heavier than a Model 3?

[@andrewbell8837]

I have no problem with any electric EV coming on the market. What people need to understand that nobody has or can duplicate what Tesla has accomplished. Others are gas cars with electric motors and a battery. Bonus, Polestar has chosen to join the Tesla supercharger network.

[@Brian-om2hh]

There are other "EV from the ground up " cars. Jaguar iPace, VW ID3, ID4, Buzz, Nissan Leaf, BMW i4 and i7 etc. Why do we "need to understand" what Tesla may or may not have done? I personally don't give a jot. I looked at a Tesla Model 3 pre-pandemic, and walked away, because of the horrendously awful quality. Orange peel paintwork, creaky interior trim, no hatchback. And poor comments on Tesla forums - from Tesla owners - regarding crap after sales service etc. Perhaps *you* ought to understand that every day doesn't necessarily begin and end with Tesla.....Here in the UK at least, Tesla will not retain it's charge network advantage, once the likes of Gridserve complete their planned charging hub installations, all of which will have 350kw Ultra Rapid chargers.

[@anthonystevens8683]

You found a smooth Cotswold road! Are you sure it's not someone's driveway who isn't short of a few buttons? Anyway the quick car review was great. The shift to rear wheel drive helps the steering without any torque steer but it could become entertaining in very cold weather. Many thanks for sharing.

[@SamDSo]

the inconvenience of a traditional car and the styling of a early model sports car. fatal combo that keeps Polestar having a niche market.

[@milesyounghamilton]

Awesome update. I think you need the long range to get the performance pack and with the leather seats and add ons it comes to £68k. That is steep. I would expect the Polestar 4 to be in that ballpark when it launches next year. Then you get slightly nicer exterior styling and the benefits of a fully EV platform. Personally I would wait

[@Maarten_vd]

And when it launches, next year.. The Model 3 (highland) will be a competitor was well as the Model Y (Project Juniper). Interesting times for us consumers :)

[@plastiquemaraj8839]

8:44 there’s ambient lighting. But it’s white.

[@AnotherDapperDave]

A truly lovely car. I believe the transmission tunnel is actually the battery. It’s still unsightly and one of the major detractors that prevents me from considering the Polestar 2.

[@nicholaswilkerson501]

that's the reason? kind of weird not to get a car due to it having what most cars have don't you think? i love polestar but their prices are just way to up there for most people.

[@AnotherDapperDave]

@@nicholaswilkerson501 If you’ll be the only one in it the majority of the time then yeah it might seem odd. But I’m thinking about the folks who will be sitting back there. The battery bump in the Polestar is considerably taller than transmission tunnels in ICE vehicles. I would hate to be the person in the middle having to straddle it.

[@SDPlissken]

I always check in on this review occasionally to see how many of the Tesla Defence Force have recently leapt into action.

[@hughmarcus1]

😆

love the car and the great review video! After its 3rd or 4th upgrade Polestar 2 still has this inconvenient transmission bulge running through the car which removes space to make live more comfortable in the back and storage space in the front. My next car will be electric but just because of that design issue I tend to look in other directions.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's a design based on a shared ICE platform. The Polestar 3, 4 and others to come have no such issue as they are ground-up BEVs.

[@99unclebob]

Well presented Nicola, so your description on the updates on the 2024 Polestar 2 sounds like it is the 2024 Volvo 240 EV, I only wish it to be true and i still drive them to this day, I could see this as my LV Last Volvo ,i would get the long range RWD and that would be very similar range to my current 240, I just think here in Canada it will be a bit on the pricey side, A Volvo is worth it, i will watch for these at the local dealer who i use to sell for back in the day ❤

[@trixiepickle8779]

Great seeing you on here. Really enjoying your reviews.

[@RayNLA]

I don’t think Tesla has much to worry about.

[@scottsorensen4840]

Nice car, but the Model 3 beats it almost every category: acceleration,charging, efficiency, passenger and cargo space,etc. Buy it if you like it (or just don’t like Tesla), but it’s no Tesla killer.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Killing Tesla isn't necessarily what it's about. Some just prefer to drive an alternative.........in the same way some bought Saab's, Volvo's, Jaguar's etc, because they weren't German.....

[@dmndgdl]

Having had a Polestar 2 for nearly 3 years I can say that range was never an issue. That big lump in the back and no space in the front were issues. That it felt like an old car upgraded to be electric and still looks like that, makes me want to pick the Volvo EX30 next.

[@merrichoang6858]

This Auto Journalists forgot to do her homework. You don't need use the button on the trunk to open. Just walk up. Swing your feet slightly right under neat and it open. The center tunnel is housing the car battery. So yes, it need the tunnel. 1 of the biggest difference about the Polestar handling vs any other electric car because it doesn't use skateboard platform. Result of a much more willing car in the corner. And no. It is not the same price bracket. With the same specs in comparison, the model 3 is $12k usd cheaper.

[@nicolahume]

I did try but to no success🤦🏻‍♀️

[@robochan0970]

@@nicolahume Its a straight "kick" underneath - in and out. No swinging the foot side to side. Regardless, great review! 👍

[@Wastedseamen666]

how can it compete with tesla model 3 when its so much more expensive. i just bought long range version of model 3 and it cost 47ke and polestar 2 long range dual motor costs 68ke. prices in Finland

[@Brian-om2hh]

Maybe because some people buy the cars they *like* and aren't necessarily guided by cost......

[@xzaxx]

Does it have tunnel in the back?

[@arjunsamuel]

Nic and the indicator noises. Lovely. Great car too. 😅 please review the Polestar 3 pleazzzze

[@chriswilbur212]

She's a fantastic reviewer, big thumbs up to the quirkiness too! If you get the plus pack, that low button for the hatch is a non issue :)

[@nurnberg1561]

Why not this car in Station Wagon version?

[@tesla_models]

Yes that's going to be interesting. But the competition and demand are for model like this . The model y , mustang mache, vw id4 are rivals for this car

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

@@tesla_modelsmuch closer to a Model 3 than a Model Y. Sure it’s got a liftback, and the 3 doesn’t, but space wise it’s much closer to a 3

[@tesla_models]

@@JoshuaMcTackett yes true most compare the polestar 2 to model 3 but some compare with model y because of the lift back. But contradictory point is that these same comparos compare the polestar 2 to the mach e which rivals the model y

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Because station wagons don't sell as much as sedans. This car is actually a sedan version of the Volvo XC40 and was designed to be a Volvo. But Volvo didn't use the body.

[@tesla_models]

Cool looking car

[@MichaelSmith-us9ch]

Unnecessary transmissiion tunnel kills it for me....

[@tusker4954]

Great review and an interesting car! Love @nichola! 🥰

[@DwainDwight]

great car, but boy auto makers are still in the dark ages when it comes to interiors.

[@nimbuskhannk627]

Yes...fantastic, fantastic interior car design is always having to look to your right to check even simplest piece of information, like in a Tesla. Design (exterior and interior) is really an area where people should keep their mouths shut when contemplating Volvo or Polestar models. The new Volvo EX30, for instance, is a case study in what pertains intelligent, functional and beautiful interior design.

[@toyotaprius79]

And still in the dark convincing themselves that they can still convince consumers that they want luxury sedans and crossovers.

[@andriusmosta]

Unfortunately Tesla M3 is still head and shoulders above it . Nice car though. Coming from long time Volvo user :)

[@Brian-om2hh]

But not everyone's car buying choices are dictated by head and shoulders.....

[@brownpartnership11]

Excellent review and great energy, you have really honed your skills, well done on you 👍👍👍👍

[@RobertBaird-xr5sw]

Plenty of Volvo bits and pieces which is not a bad thing. Expected more range from more powerful battery but nothing special at this price point

[@Andersljungberg]

with a really serious car test, you make a long journey with the car and test that the navigator works correctly and provides correct information and e.g. that you can arrive at a commercial charger. and the car has the amount of battery left when you get to the charger that the car said you should have left. and the car actually shows chargers that exist

[@psm2day]

I test drove the twin motor version at the weekend as it was on my shortlist of potential buys, the performance was outstanding however i found the boot size pretty disappointing and being 6ft 2 there was no way anyone but a child could sit behind me, the transmission tunnel was annoying as it was putting pressure on my left knee too the interior is pretty sparce for a 58k car (in the spec i drove). The biggest shock was how much value they lose in the first year, i was looking at the approved used on the Polestar website and they had the yr24 model 10 month old in same spec as what i drove with 4k miles and it was £32k, a 26k drop!!! Ouch

[@Sttratt]

At this point Nichola could review white paint in the dark and she would get the views . As always, fantastic.

[@michaelenglund]

It is way too inefficient. Volvo and therefor Polestar never priotitised it.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Nice video. A shame the audio seems to be processed through a tinny radio.

[@aqm1992]

Its a battery tunnel, not transmission tunnel.

[@podge5555]

What’s the ride like with those 20” wheels?

[@michaelmcgrath7465]

Great presentation, sad that the car has all the charm of a concrete block.

[@rcpmac]

WAIT! more efficient AND uses less power?! Ummm that would be the same thing…

[@atleyri]

Miles!! Online used in GB & US... How abort adding metric ranges?

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great review love

[@JohanVandekerckhove]

move your foot under the back, no need to grab that low button for the trunk

[@RupOase]

02:33 - So with the SR 69 kWh battery: 321 mi range. Tesla with a 60 kWh battery: 305 mi. So in order for the Tesla to meet its match, the Polestar should have had 345 mi out of that battery. On the AWD LR model, the Tesla with it's 75 kWh battery scores 374 mi which is 7 miles MORE than the 82 kWh battery on the Polestar. Furthermore, on highways, the Polestar is just a crappy barn on batteries. It gets now 60% less range compared to a Tesla, and the figures doesn't help it either. The price is definitely not helping it. With a start price of 49,000 $ for the SR 69 kWh, Tesla beats the sheite out of this car :) So yeah... Sheite in every way, but hey, Tesla finally met its match. Hahah, paid journalists :) And this comes out of a person which is not a Tesla fanboy :) Please make auto journalism great again, not shitty. Thank you!

[@doalwa]

Test drove one of these beauties here at Polestars service centers in Cologne. It’s a nice car, but compared to my current Model 3 it feels very cramped inside. That huge transmission tunnel is big turnoff when you’re carrying three people in the back, which I often do. And that vertical tablet…why is it oriented like that and why does it look like a Samsung Galaxy tablet from 2012? But yes, the ride is pretty smooth but overall this car feels outdated…getting the new Model 3 instead.

[@anthonysmithtube]

It's rear wheel drive because it simplifies the mechanics (no steering on the rear wheels, of course). Therefore enables cheaper production & lower prices. I'm surprised more brands didn't take this approach from the outset. Oh & it's sporty :)

[@erik5820]

I think the reason is that a lot of EVs are still based on existing ICE car platforms - and most of those are frontcwheel drive. Polestar kind of is also - hence the transmission channel (and the front wheel drive on the first version).

[@merrichoang6858]

Rear wheel drive cost more for production. Plus, FWD is safer for average drivers because less chance of spinning out when corner fast. It is better they can get to see what kill them when they understeer into a tree or ditch.

[@hughmarcus1]

Either the high torque from electric motors it’s a challenge to get the power delivered through the front wheels

[@superduperawesome6858]

Is there any chance you could give consumption stats based on the time you have the vehicle (and a figure at 70mph), it would be so much more informative than wltp figures? 👍🏻

[@Stewiedude1]

This ^ 100%

[@antoniojesus7683]

One more with this question. None of the recent 2024 Polestar 2 videos show this information....

[@Willjcbaker]

They are all driving the same few press cars so aren’t getting the time to do proper driving figures. Speculation seems to be around 280 - 300 miles (she does state something similar early in the video)

[@superduperawesome6858]

@@Willjcbaker yeah - I was just thinking reset the old computer,drive it, same just before they drive at 70mph - just an indication …

[@geirgaseidnes7809]

A gorgeous car, but it doesn't come anywhere near the efficiency levels of a Model 3. Still, keep it up, Polestar!

[@lukepage1576]

Shame about the center touch screen, those bezzels are huuuge

[@peterwilliamson1825]

It still looks claustrophobic. The combination of the tiny side and rear windows. Plus that massive centre console in the front and tunnel in the rear. It's not for me.

[@donaldduck5731]

I remember when VOLVO’s had front and rear bumpers with dampers which could absorb the energy from a low impact bump. I think thats what most people want when they spend £60k on a car, a little bit of front/rear/side protection on their overly expensive asset, in car parks, on the road parking etc.

[@mikesmith1702]

no . isn't close to a tesla. if it were it would sell at least a double digit fraction of what tesla sells. if you want to argue it's better than go buy one. I didn't think so

[@silv3rArrow]

Well, unfortunately not the same price bracket as a Model 3, once you add the needed packages to make it decent it’s around 20% more

[@bikerboyzx6r]

Excellent review! Thanks!

[@niklaseklund88]

Is it the only measurement that excists? Hopelessly many comparisons to Tesla

[@S2kDude36]

I own a Tesla Model 3 but rented a Polestar 2 from Hertz for a week. Driving the Polestar 2 was the worst experience, now I know why it's the cheapest vehicle a person can rent from Hertz, couldn't wait to get back in my Tesla.

[@AJ-sz7bh]

Also have a Tesla and love it, however the Polestar 2 is more luxurious & definitely quiter

[@geoffreyhallam6228]

To all those Tesla evangelists. There is a reason the Polestar is more expensive. It's called quality! The model 3 build quality is shameful! If its my own money I'd take the Polestar. It will outlast the Model 3.

[@lazziebardakos2956]

Nice review. I would not even consider a Tesla over this.

[@patmanrick]

Interesting, what is it about this that you prefer over the Tesla? I'm looking at the two and although I like how this looks and the fact it has a hatchback, I'm struggling to get past the fact that in the long range dual motor trim, if I want adaptive cruise control and the panoramic sunroof, the Polestar is £13k more but is slower, has less storage space, charges slower, has worse safety scores, is 20% less efficient (so more expensive to run), doesn't have access to the Tesla charging network and has a lot less features than the Tesla. Although also considering waiting for the rumoured refresh of the Model 3, which apparently is coming soon and will improve range, add ventilated seats, ambient lighting etc but then remove the stalks which seems stupid (touch capacitative buttons on the wheel would make roundabouts a nightmare). Anyway, curious to get your views

[@1973AdamP]

Still prefer my Y.

[@Andersljungberg]

You should be able to open the rear trunk lid by putting your foot under the car

[@rainsound8449]

Nice review❤

[@nicholaswilkerson501]

good video but im so tired of people saying move over "Insert tesla model here". its dumb to think any electric car is going to come close just saying the truth here. lol. also this thing is like double the price! This is where only a handful of companies thrive. The reason tesla sells a crap tons of model 3's isnt the way it looks or interior. ITS THE PRICE AND THE CHARGING NETWORK! why are people so dumb its so damn obvious. evetime a new electric car comes out, they fail to see this. lucid...Hey we should compete with tesla! but make a car that is double the cost of the base model s price. lol dumb as hell, and sorry to POLESTAR IS THE SAME! Polestar 1= $150k, Polestar 2= $50k, polestar 3=$83,500. Like who is buying this?! i maybe have seen 3 polestars on teh road my whole life in USA. i cant even take a breath without seeing a new tesla. you can get a new model 3 right now for 40k, model y for 52k, model s for around 60k base. and it comes with relaible charging network, updates that matter and if you have a home you can charge reliably there as well with Powerwall with the extra $$ i saved. what do i get for $50k polestar 2? beautiful interior car, outside is so damn ugly, yellow seatbelts, new amazing tech.

[@stickylightning852]

The center tunnel houses batteries.

[@bredtape]

Still looks like the number of cupholders are inadequate. Just install one seat.

[@brunoiori9008]

I bought a polestar 2. 3 weeks later it lost 5000€... I'd say it's the car of the 90s farmer. It's solid, but otherwise it's not that great. The pluses : - quiet up to 90 km/h - it has controls - the interface is practical and fluid - torquey engine - it's not a tesla Minuses - it's not super comfortable, and not super incisive - much less efficient than the tesla - little storage space - rear seats for children - no car parking (crazy eh) - opening the boot with your foot works one time out of 2 - the 3D camera is useless - the adaptive cruise control makes you puke - the polestar app is ultra slow Clearly, my next car won't be a Polestar.

[@allyliddiard7320]

For a car of its size, the interior space and boot size is woeful, it's a reverse TARDIS.

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Polestar UK made a mistake with the specs they’ve been telling everyone (including the media) Standard range car max DC charge rate has been reduced from 150 to 135kW

[@ensteffo]

@user-sx1jz4lk4g Blablablabigotyracismblablabla

[@NickLiang]

@user-sx1jz4lk4g Volvo and polestar operate completely independently. The car is designed and engineered in Sweden, are you a bit slow in the head?

[@riaz8783]

​@user-sx1jz4lk4g Did you post this from your Chinese made phone or your Chinese made laptop by chance?

[@mho0]

@user-sx1jz4lk4g We have few cars and also Volvo and Polestar. They have been about better quality. Maybe you abuse your Volvo as you think it is a tank.

[@billienomates7100]

The problem is that the bottom rung Tesla 3 costs £13,000 less than the Polestar.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Its likly RWD drops the centre or gravity and as a result spring rates can be reduced now not having to overcome being ponderous in corners, in addition weight distribution can be optimised and leaving the front wheels to do only steering means camber and trail optimal and better steering feel. In short RWD will ride better, just a shame Volvo ICE floorpan leaves transmission tunnel so no under centre console storage or 5 persons seating. Heres me Tesla driving since 2014 never a fan of grills but I will say the old car looked better still seems a great EV and the more the better.

[@woody1569]

Great vid you do make me laugh when you do your vids. Love the new polestar 2 better range and hp well done.