Is the Polestar 2 worth buying in 2024? Hertz Rental review and test drive

Is the Polestar 2 worth buying in 2024? Hertz Rental review and test drive
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[@electricviking]

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[@jasimaquil9030]

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[@philipcraig956]

I’m a Tesla Model X owner and rented the Polestar 2 from Hertz for a week in Cairns. It was great! Very different from my MX but very enjoyable to drive.

[@maxflight777]

your opinion is way more valid than the other posters here !! 👍🏻

[@windowman9665]

Viking, you need to try the polestar 3. I have test driven it twice now. It’s the best vehicle I have ever driven. Ev or ICE

[@arnfinnbakke9701]

I've been a (norwegian) Polestar 2 owner for more than 3 years and is very, very happy with this car (came from an MB C-class). I agree that the center console is not a great design. Leg room is no problem, but it could be better. The cup holder arrangement is also bad. That is about all I could complain about - which in any case, is more than compensated for by the driving/owning experience!

[@GetOutThere1]

Agreed center console not practical but looks beefy and muscle car like. Cup holders yea that's a.... Bought a cup holder on Biltema for 25kr cut it re-bent it to fit on the glove box... it works 😊.

[@TroyDegarnham]

I just returned from the USA where I rented the Polestar 2 from Hertz in Orlando. It was my first experience driving an EV so I was pretty excited. What I loved about it was the responsiveness of acceleration. What I didn’t love about it was how heavy it felt and how difficult it was to find a fast charger. If I rented a Tesla then finding a charger would’ve been a lot easier.

[@JonathanPriceUK]

On long trips in my Polestar 2 in the UK I’m using Tesla superchargers … there are plenty available … not sure how many are available to non Teslas in the US …

[@TroyDegarnham]

@@JonathanPriceUK Unfortunately Hertz told me that I couldn't use Tesla chargers so I really had to go out of my way to find fast chargers.

[@danielstefanovic2604]

@@JonathanPriceUKonly a few, problem in the us tesla wasnt forced by a governing body to which plug to use so they have their own but in a few years everybody in us will use that plug so suc will be opened.

[@Nockalates]

Most of what you are enjoying is just the same for all EVs.

[@Bobpaule]

@@JonathanPriceUK Yes, with CCS1 being the universal charge port (even in Teslas) it is much easier. Here in the US we have CCS2 and even ChadeMo on all non-Tesla cars, however soon all will migrate to the elegant tiny Tesla plug, now called NACS to make it more palatable for Elon haters.

[@B747-v2m]

I move from 2022 bmw 4 series to this beautiful EV real head ttunner and I love it. Makes me drive more and more everyday hands down. Love it ❤❤❤

[@williamgraham6917]

Ex BMW owner driver, The Polestar 2 is the best car I have owned. The blind spot indicator is there and the 360° is also there. Left hand drive, that leg thing I did not feel. I would get it if it was right hand drive. I am a 187 cm guy and the frame post between the doors is a little far forward for me but I am used to it now. My pet peeve is the the emergency flashers are always going off when using the center panel. My leather jacket sleeve kept touching it and activating it. Other wise drives better than my BMWs. Enough said.

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

Yes, on the hazard lights going on. I've probably turned them on a hundred times. I probably haven't turned them on in the last year. I don't know if it is the result of an update or if I'm just more careful now. I agree, I've owned a Lexus and a Corvette and the Polestar 2 is the best car I've ever had.

[@maxflight777]

Have you driven a Tesla?

[@Nockalates]

I say the same. I Was BMW driver for 12 years. My Tesla is better than any BMW I ever drove including the M4. And the best thing is not having to deal with profiteering, dishonest middle men dealerships that only serve their own interests. Dealers are 100% revenue focused, OEMs are product and solution focused. The money saved in moving from bmw to Tesla has been dramatic to say the least.

[@Sal3600]

Tesla drives better than my bmw too

[@robertbidochon7949]

@williamgraham6917 which BMW did you had?

[@Leviathan-kp8mz]

Honestly I own one and love polestars and can say the criticism about the mirrors and center console is valid, keep up the good work

[@robvandenheuvel573]

Drove the PS2 LR last week, great car! Timeless design. On top of my shortlist

[@dekard4116]

had min for 8 months, originally i was concerned by the leg room and cup holders but actually I'm completely used to both and don't find them to be issues at all. the driving experience and the comfort and looks put it miles ahead of the tesla, but quite a bit more expensive since the recent tesla price cuts. oh and having a hatch back makes it super practical.

[@RuohongZhao]

it is still running promotion here in USA, 317 dollar per month for leasing 27 months with tax and fees, I think it is a good deal, much fun to drive and good design. even just base model.

[@colossus_g]

A correction: Polestar uses regen even when using the brake pedal. It uses a blended system. You can see the recuperation shown on the drivers display and the friction brakes only come into play when the display goes into the shaded area.

[@AndrewLumsden]

I first test drove the PS2 a couple of years ago at the Fully Charged show at Farnborough, then hired one from Hertz. A terrific car but a hard ride and simply not practical enough for my needs. When they bring out an estate version, a V90/V70 equivalent, then I'll get one!

[@akeem11h]

Great work. We had a Polestar rental over 2 years ago and we didn’t like the forward position of the headrest. Other than the headrest the vehicle is well designed, loved the sports stance, the interior has beautiful curves.

[@electricviking]

Thanks 👍

[@eyesurgeon728]

I’m only 5’5”- never have had any issue with knee and console. Have done many 500mile drives.

[@venti4268]

Have a P2 AWD and the car is the best car I ever Owned. It just easy to maintain in mint condition,no fault in almost 3 year. Much more fun than my other car, a VW.ID 4. The ergonomics is just an adjustment..No problem here

[@garyray1364]

I drive 100 miles a day in the Polestar 2 and 6 ft 1”,yes the centre console seems like it will be an issue,however not for me ,my left knee rests next to the centre console with no issues.Obviously I would recommend a test drive ,as everybody is different.

[@gregmorgan8350]

Cars, even EVs, are not just about numbers. How they feel and drive matters (to me at least) and in this respect I think the current RWD Polestar 2 feels far better than Tesla 3. And it has style and that’s in a different league. By comparison Tesla feels to me like it’s trying to be an electric Camry

[@banethor]

Surprised that the car felt jerky in medium regen. When I test drove the Tesla and the Polestar, the Tesla was much more jerky in comparison. Same with the BYD seal brakes. And I'm comparing Polestar on one-pedal with max regen.

[@donjackjohn]

I own the XC40 Volvo version of this car and highly recommend it. No center console problem, as it has a slightly smaller integrated screen. It only has the one (very strong) one pedal regen drive, but I find it to be one of the best features of switching to electric. The 'get in and go' without a start button is the second best feature. It is a luxury feel, as I previously owned a Cadillac SRX and the are very similar. Especially the comfortable seats. Acceleration is a blast. 4 seconds to 60mph. I have it optioned with blind spot and 360 camera. 360 camera is a must for parking. It is also necessary for adaptive cruise control, however the lane assistance is not as good as other brands. Benefits of owning the Volvo version is having access to dealerships for warranty issues. The only downside of this vehicle (volvo and polestar versions) are the range. 150-200 miles tops if you drive it like the Electric Viking, which of course I do. I have had no problems with the car, software or hardware in the 3 years of ownership. I have got at least 10 over the air updates which have added notable improvements to the experience and even added some range. Try that with an ICE vehicle.

[@iscadean6038]

Yes! Who needs FSD when the Polestar 2 is great to drive. Two years in now. At end of lease I’ll buy a second hand fully loaded PS4.

[@b4804514]

FSD 90% of the time.

[@iscadean6038]

@@b4804514 why? Where’s the enjoyment in that? We’re becoming infantilised.

[@DileepaRanawake]

Polestar 2 was amazing to drive. Felt like it was glued to the road.

[@nicolubbe1]

I have the same problem with my left knee and developed a blister and solved the problem by using a small cushion between my knee and the centre console

[@TheAegisClaw]

I test drove both on the same day, back to back. I bought the Tesla, and it wasn't even close. The MAIN issue with the polestar, is not the woeful efficiency, weight, small cabin, price, poor handling and performance, or limited software features.... It's that there's no space for your left knee when your foot is on the footrest. Seriously, the most uncomfortable driving position on ANY car I've ever driven. They say it's because of the transmission tunnel on the XC40 chassis it shares.

[@serpserpserp]

I agree and posted a comment on this. For tall people it is quite uncomfortable on long drives.

[@TheAegisClaw]

@@serpserpserp yeah, posted it before I watched Sam talk about the same issue. I'm 6'1" so not sure if it would be ok for shorter drivers.

[@maxflight777]

It shares a chassis with an ICE car .. really ? 🤔 😂😂😂😂

[@TB-up4xi]

@@maxflight777 Not sure what you are laughing at? The PS 2 just adds motors and batteries to the same chassis as the petrol XC40 which is a bad place to start - it still has the legacy transmittion hump running the lenghth of the car with the middle rear passenger needing to straddle the hump - unlike a dedicated EV chassis with a completely flat floor and purpose built for electrification.

[@mho0]

I wonder what poor handling means. Performance versions have best handling in its class (sporty handling I mean). Stiff but great. I have no experience of 'normal' version but most of the people consider it handling also pretty well...

[@sreville]

I sat in one of these at Fully Charged last year and did feel the center console was a bit weird…don’t remember hitting up against it, but did feel somewhat boxed in. Agreed with the visibility issue too.

[@paulmurrayphotography2100]

Regen is ALWAYS on. OPD setting makes no difference to the amount of regen. Also, just my opinion but the centre console makes it feel like I'm part of the car. But like you say, this car is fast. Also the best car I've ever driven in Swedish winter. Probably not that important in Australia though 😂

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Adjustable regen always takes the win!

[@ruisantos8291]

Couldn’t care less about FSD.

[@j-joe-jeans]

I agree. There is no "true" FSD as you still need to monitor the car at all stages. I think it is a huge misnomer. This may be due to laws, technology or both but we are a few years off still.

[@DileepaRanawake]

Yep everyone one of my mates with a model has said FSD was rubbish (in uk at least), and none of them bought it after the trial

[@JonathanPriceUK]

Have had 2019 model 3 SR+ and 2020 model 3 LR DM. Recently bought a 2021 Polestar 2 LRDM with pilot and plus packs. Agree it feels very stable and predictable. I can’t throw it into corners with the same confidence that I could with the Model 3 LR but it is heavier. I bought it because I wanted to pull a 1200kg caravan which it does very well. Model 3 was limited to 1000kg towing. I don’t have a problem with my leg on the centre console but I’m 1m74. Biggest pain is poor visibility at acute angled junctions. Model 3 and Renault Zoe do not suffer that fault. Plus I did have to learn a new bending technique to avoid knocking my head when getting in but that is OK now!

I really also like the Polestar 2 as a sub for the Tesla model 3..but they are currently too expensive in the Usa

[@benalfirevich8881]

Don't forget the "Biggest Change" driving dynamics are far better over the previous Generation as the entry level and single motor went from Front wheel drive to Rear wheel drive and the AWD front&rear split is much more balanced and shifts to a slight rear bias 👌

[@cals5390]

I also hired this car from Melbourne airport. I found the centre console very intrusive . I also found when i swerved sharply to avoid a pot hole, the car reacted badly as i felt the weight shift in the heavy vehicle. Yes is was fast abd comfortable, i also found the touch screen very distracting, needing to take my eyes off the road for even the most mundain tasks. A few nobs for basic functions heaters wipers light's etc would have solved some of these issues. As this was my first experience driving an ev, i found it somewhat unsettling.

[@robvandenheuvel4617]

Still a nice timeless design, considering buying one after a good testdrive in the RWD LR.

[@PierreDybman]

I had the Polestar 2 for a couple of days as a rental in Belgium, and I loved it. It was a left hand drive and I didn't have the second issue you mention, no problem with the central console. For the rest, it's a real car with good ergonomics, that also happens to be electric. Contrary to the Tesla 3 that is an EV which pushes some controversial choices, such as no central screen, no front and rear parking sonars, no leather inside, and even no more lane change levers. I hated the seats and the steering wheel of a recent dual motor Tesla Y, it felt cheap and badly built. The Polestar feels solid, and while the interior ad well as the available paint colours are far from joyful, the car exsudes quality and drives well. The prices for new cars are excessive, but the second-hand cars are very well priced. And it has a hatch...

[@ayekebaye]

For me it is a very practical car, The liftback design proves very useful, as the boot has even a bigger space then a V60 D6 hybrid estate my friend has. I use the light steering settings and full one pedal driving as this is the best setting around town, and for the i am using autopilot. so dont bother with medium settings. I am 1.80 an the centerconsole and legroom are just fine for me and no issue, the view to the back is fine, i have the 360 camera, and the view is fine, so dont base your judgement on a stripped down version, because it does not do justice to this great car. I have driven the new model 3 highland , but even the new model felt less premium in comparison to the polestar2, and felt to basic for me in the interior and suprisingly the autopilot proved worse then the polestar to me in real life use, and i could not live with having to stalks on roundabouts, so Polestar 2 for me was an easy choice.

[@MrDAVIDATKIN]

I have the P2 LRSM older version, I'm 1.85m and don't have an issue with the centre console but I understand why some might. Get an extended test drive anyone who is considering the P2 to find out if it would bother you. I always drive with full regen on, it can be harsh initially but you get use to it and after a while you can drive it without it being jerky, I rarely use the foot brake at all. It returns over 300 miles on a full charge for me in a British Summer and 250 in the Winter, not as efficient as a Tesla but at 2p a mile I'm not overly worried about that. The reason I didn't get a Tesla M3 are 3 fold, it's a saloon which wouldn't suit my needs, second there's no drivers display not even a small one or a HUD, third they are just so boring to look at. The new version has another reason as well, no indicator stalk which is pure madness. I have been on a journey in the back of a Tesla and while it was spacious it was very uncomfortable over our potholed roads here in the UK. The suspension was even firmer than the P2 which is definitely on the firm side.

[@christianolsen9781]

Guess you tried the old Tesla 3

[@MrDAVIDATKIN]

@@christianolsen9781 I did consider it but ultimately there was no point having a test drive like I said already a saloon would be no good for my needs.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

10/10 my leg on center console side was a deal breaker.

[@Paul-ow9dd]

The advantage of one pedal driving is you have total control of your speed, even down a steep incline. Gravity always messes with you driving an ICE vehicle. On my 2024 M3 dual motor I only press the brake pedal maybe 2% of the time. The pads will last the life of the vehicle.. I like that the Polstar has different OPD settings. I’d like it if Tesla had a slider control for personal preference. OPD is up there with being the best driver feature. Pity our ATTO 3 doesn’t give the driver a better choice. It’s regen braking is a bit lame.

[@erik5820]

Unvolunteer co-owner of the car here. Can´t stand it. It´s cramped bordering on claustrophobic. Very low. Knocks the head in the roof every time I enter it. Staring into the black field above beteen the too low wind shield and the useless sunroof. Have to bend down to look to the sides when driving in complicated areas. The sunroof makes it very warm in the summer. Extremely big center console that press on the knee and in general takes up a lot of space (also in the backseats). Can´t rest foot when driving auto. Uncomfortable fabric for arm support. Very impractical inside. The huge center console has almost no storing place (for drink, stuff, etc) It has a turn radius the size of a super tanker and its not very easy to get an overview out of, so very clumsy on car parks, parking houses, etc. Feels very heavy. Despite the pretty large area of the boot, its one of the smallest there is in volume (significantly smaller than a Nissan Leaf for example) because of high floor and a very low roof. Luggage for four persons is really not realistic, let alone five. This is a car made for singles or couples without kids, who are lower than average and/or likes to sit on the floor driving, likes to cruise on the highway, and thinks its important that the car is pretty. As a practical tool for moving people and stuff from A to B its a hassle.

[@CIA_Is_aTerrorist_Orginization]

you must be 7 feet tall

[@KirkBell]

I had rented the first gen Polestar 2 for a total of 4 weeks. I didn't like it at all, cramped interior for the driver (that centre console is way too big), front wheel drive version just felt like I was driving a Camry, software on the touch screen wasn't great. I hear the newer ones have rear wheel drive so that should make it a lot better. The Model 3/Y definitely beats it hands down. I'd like to drive the newer versions to compare as things may of changed. Overall though the car felt like a quality build, definitely solid all round, but the standard interior felt non-premium.

[@schunkelndedschunke6914]

PS2 is great, but without a 230V AC power supply and V2load adapter for me its not a real BEV.

[@AgungMandala1]

For rental, who would pick up model 3, when every event of driving could be recorded, any bad driving, any accidental event all would be available on sentry. Most people therefore choose non tesla for rental. I've seen many polestar rented out in Highland UK, where in one day you can see multiple car went to side road shallow ditch. Damage like that invisible externally, unless you have sentry.

[@mr.maranello]

You’re absolutely right about the console. For me a reason not to buy the Polestar 2. Further a very nice car.

[@tylovset]

- OPD off : Polestar has always regenerative braking and seamlessly adds friction brakes as needed. - It does have BLIS, LEDs are on the side mirrors. - It's subjective, but I don't find any of the mirrors too small. The center console is no problem for me what so ever, I'm over 6' tall.

[@ElMistroFeroz]

Yeah the brake assisted regen is highly sketchy - almost as if they do it so you wear your brakes out more often. Huge turnoff.

[@mho0]

@@ElMistroFeroz No it is great to do it that way. It only use friction breaks when needed.

[@kurt44ko]

I had the same issue. Left hand drive and the centre console made it a bit difficult to press the accelerator comfortably on the 2024 rwd. I’m 184cm and 93kg. I tried adjusting the seat in all configurations. Then I sat in the 2024 awd and I was fine? I’m pretty sure the layout is the same right?

[@Huppol-l4t]

BLISS is a standard feature on all Polestar cars. Every model has this blind spot feature by default.

[@valdiswallace830]

I think it needs to have more range

[@davidhunternyc1]

It looks like the XC30 is the electric Volvo people are going to buy. Less compromises. Simpler.

[@JonathanPriceUK]

Considered that but the boot is tiny at 318 litres (EX30) but it was vetoed by my wife as having too small a boot! EC40 twin I would consider. EC40 and P2 have around 404 litres.

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@JonathanPriceUK True. The XC30 is too small to be a family car. Volvo will take note of it and make a larger version.

[@JonathanPriceUK]

@@davidhunternyc1Yes, even our Renault Zoe has 338 litres

[@rafalc.4352]

Ex30 has no driver display, no head up and the audio is terrible, due to lack of speakers in the doors.

[@serpserpserp]

I think the Polestar 2 i is a great car. Not perfect, but a lot of the shortcoming you mentioned you can get over it with taking the time to set up the mirrors etc. and just time in the car driving it. My big annoying issue with it is the giant middle console near your legs. It just takes up needless space and being tall, I was wishing that was slimmer so I wasn't feeling hemmed into my driving position so much. Also the price. It just needs to be a AUD45-50k car. The current price is just not competitive by a long stretch. When it came out it was really a choice between it and Tesla as the main EVs to choose from, the market has come a long way since, but Polestar hasn't. But in saying this, if I could get a second hand version at say half price and it was only a few years old, I would probably get one.

[@camrodger8638]

I find that almost every other manufacturers BEV feels more “luxurious” than my MY LR. It begins with the feel and sound of the doors closing, and gets more “luxurious” from there. But I understand that everything in the design of a Tesla is done for a reason. They could make the space shuttle more “luxurious” by adding 2 “big ass” recliners and a fold out hide-a-bed, but it would definitely affect the performance. I’ll stick with my MY.

[@chrisroberts3963]

I just rented a polestar 2 from Hertz. It’s an ok car but nowhere near a Tesla. After a couple days there were things in it that just got annoying. Ahh, the cup holder(s), what a terrible place. The screen was also annoying. The front a/c vents are not good at directing air like a Tesla. And I can’t understand why my kids were freezing in the back while me and the wife were slightly hot up front. And of course charging it was a pain in the ass.

[@HectorGarcia-nb2ld]

Spot on

[@jayem8981]

Depends on what you value. The Polestar is by far the better built car, and offers a much more premium feeling experience - especially when optioned with Nappa leather.

[@chrisroberts3963]

@@jayem8981 I can give you that it’s slightly better built but I’d hands down give a win to Tesla. The Tesla still has the secret sauce of driving fun and software goodness.

[@mho0]

@@chrisroberts3963 Tesla software is good, efficiency is good and typically great performance. But Polestar (performance version) are still better to drive and generally better quality. I also like UI while it performance OK, it slower to react than in Tesla. Winter driving with Polestar is on different level, 4wd is just so much better than in other cars including Tesla. And while many things have improved in new Tesla's like seats are very nice (old were horribly slippery), suspension is quite OK, then some idiot decided to remove stalks ... :o

[@frankcoffey]

I like the styling of the Polestar but I would lease one rather than buy it.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cheers bro

[@valshin]

one word - supercharger

[@trinitonv8]

They are open for all other ev now.I allways charge at Tesla supercharger in my polestar2,very soon the polestar4.Its just set tesla sc in payment filter in the google map,and the car creates route with only Tesla SC.works like a charm.

[@j-joe-jeans]

You cannot turn off the regen braking. It is always on. The rear view mirror is not digital. The bliss is standard in some markets with the Plus pack. The 360 camera only comes on at very slow speeds.

[@j-joe-jeans]

@@hndflights wrong. I have a 2023 and a 2024 PS2. While you can turn off the one pedal, you cannot turn off the regen. With one pedal off, you still see the regen at work in the grey section of your charge info of the screen behind the wheel. So your “BS” is utterly BS.

[@HectorGarcia-nb2ld]

Don’t need super luxury, new model 3 is the bomb of the world.

[@davidhein6044]

4 sure 💣 but i'm dying to see the juniper

[@Berretotube]

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[@effingsix3825]

I would look to Polestar for an autonomous driving option, it only comes in the Polestar 4. I wouldn’t trust an autonomous capability unless it had the redundancy of LIDAR. To many ppl have died in autonomous mode, while Tesla has brushed off claims as driver error. Tesla has also been cited for making false claims. Until the regulatory framework exists for autonomous capability, or the insurance liabilities are worked out, then the whole autonomous thing is a moot point. The thing I wanted to hear about is whether the cameras recorded activity around the parked vehicle, or maybe whether the driver assist calls out the posted speed limits.(which I’ve missed before) I don’t need to feel as if I’m dominant by man-spreading, so the console won’ bother me. I would buy a Polestar over a Tesla, because the battery pack is probably safer, and there’s no associated sense of privilege at all because there’s no subsidy or association with the culture surrounding the CEO. I very much prefer the execs at Polestar and Volvo.

[@ElMistroFeroz]

It's rarer, and maybe even prettier. However the brake-assisted regen from these OEM manufacturers is not surprising, being a huge part of their profits comes from service/repairs.

[@mho0]

Misunderstanding. It only uses breaks when regen is not enough ... it just does it automatically (=not like Tesla if you compare)

[@BiCaKd]

I feel like both the Volvo and Polestar EV's is too old now, they've only facelifted the cars and changed battery/drivetrain, they need to come with a completely new EV platform, currently its based on ICE platform also need to improve on the screens/infotainment

[@maizhou4640]

yea that leg issue is a no sell, that's why I would never buy a jar car. they need to redesign the area

[@MrGMawson2438]

FSD 12.5.1.3

[@Nockalates]

I think it just feels heavy and cumbersome. And the interior is just dull. But it feels reassuringly solid like s Volvo. But boring at the same time. Not bad, not amazing. A solid 7/10 IMO.

[@squishedfrog99-gp4qq]

Thought they had gone bust.

[@Berretotube]

I test drove Model 3 and Polestar 2. Polestar was very small in the cabin, and stereo not as good. Hard to beat Model 3- and it’s cheaper!

[@JorgeLausell]

Redeye Devil Brother!

[@DileepaRanawake]

Polestar is not made by Elon musk - as of about 10 days ago, that’s the only advantage it needs.

[@Henry-z9e4c]

The Polestar isn’t made by Musk. Quite an advantage.

[@eeclarkutube]

Give me a break. So much hate for a guy that did so much shit better than you.

[@shanewilson2484]

If you want to help Trump become POTUS buy a Tesla

[@GabrielGrant]

Polestar is made by an actual dictatorship rather than someone supporting a wanna be dictator. Other options most appreciated.

[@johndoe5061]

​@shanewilson2484 Any sane person would want Trump before dips@#t Harris. Letting criminals and drugs into America is enough of a reason. But there are many more reasons. All this bs woke crap as well.

[@rayhi5918]

Last time I checked Musk doesn't make cars, I don't think he spends hardly anytime with Tesla these days... He seems to be too busy in social media

[@DileepaRanawake]

Also heard a polestar won’t try to kill you if you say human rights, fair pay or cis gender, and doesn’t have any tendency to veer of to the far right…

[@ruadrift]

I use FSD every day. No FSD No way.

[@Berretotube]

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[@tonymcflattie2450]

1 pedal drive gives you no range advantages in this car, as the brake pedal engages regen brakes for all ordinary stops

[@MrGMawson2438]

12:22 am

[@chaoskid1211]

I dunno. Is black shirts and grey hair better than unbuttoned white shirts and blond hair dye. The world may never know.

[@davidhein6044]

Zeekr 001 and 2nd gen Model 3 look way better for me 👀

[@binarybob9644]

Sam said the sale of Polestars in Australia has declined by over 30% so far this year. I think that says it all, nobody wants them. And that decline isn’t just Polestars either, sales of other BEVs have dropped as well. Hybrids seem to be popular though.

[@dzudvu]

Another Fisker going bankrupt. Volvo seperated itself from them, Geely told Polestar you're on your own. Good luck, may the best man win! I'll buy one $50k when it goes out of business and sells for 3k-15k.

[@sergiuprofiroiu2814]

This guy doesn't know how the regen works in the car, you cannot take the regen off in a polestar. You can put it in coasting mode, but it still has regen when you brake. So his statement that you lose range is false

[@dekard4116]

indeed some people have experimented and finding coasting is more efficient by a small amount. Mostly on highways i think. i keep it on because i really like one pedal driving

[@david9192]

Who's going to service your car when they go broke?

[@eeclarkutube]

Excellent point. See Fisker.

[@jinxvrs]

@@eeclarkutube Shit point. The Polestar 2 is a Volvo in drag, which is owned by Geely. You know Geely, the Viking gets all moist thinking about their products.

[@eeclarkutube]

@@jinxvrs I know Geely. It’s Chinese.

[@MNTrader2012]

Call the Chinese. They have remote control and access to your Chinese EV. lol

[@jinxvrs]

@@eeclarkutube Good boy, have a cookie. Geely aren't going to go under, therefore they're not like Fisker are they?

[@m.3257]

I dislike the interior of the Polestar 2. Too overloaded and outdated, especially when you look at the big screen and the thick/big frame.

[@charlieruppert1423]

Perhaps you overly dramatized a certain part of this car review. Just maybe..

[@stumckhall]

Ok where to start. You can buy a Tesla Model 3, demo model with only 200kms on the ODO, $46000AUD, the Polestar is almost twice that cost for comparable range, sorry Polestar you’re not twice as good by any measure.

[@rhettoracle9679]

I wouldn't consider buying a new car from a company that might go bankrupt before the warranty expires. Peace

[@ryancondie283]

I would never buy a Tesla based on the fact it's missing things like stalks and a dashboard. They're trying too hard to be different, just make a good car and stop trying to reinvent the wheel (quite literally in the case of that stupid steering yolk they switched away from).

[@barrys1694]

All my own opinion and everyone has different things they're looking for and always buy the best car for you but in my own opinion having had it for a few days, genuinely could cut the price by €15k and I still couldn't justify the price for what you get, can't feel where you see this as premium, it felt bargain basement for me. One of the most uncomfortable cars I've ever drive. Very very finicky car, doesn't handle well, badly designed interior, everything about it is very uncomfortable(seats fine but clostrofobic design) and one of the worst UI's, with a tiny screen. ), basic stuff that they can't get right.

[@sylvainlaurin1012]

P2 manufacturing in China generates twice the amount of GES generated by TM3 manufacturing in USA !!

[@garyclack3807]

It’s not made by the UAW😂

[@MrGMawson2438]

Tesla FSD is good Sam I understand you are not silly sell it

[@stevehofer3482]

Hertz or Thrifty?

[@Yippydog]

I use FSD everyday as well. No FSD. No way…unless it is like $20k

[@PeterCobb-n5j]

I drove Polestar 2 for a week while my car was being repaired and noticed a glaring design fault. When I collected the car it was raining heavy and I was driving back to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane. The rain was so heavy I could not see out of the rear view mirrors as there is no binnacle or hood over the mirror rendering them useless and dangerous in heavy rain. For this reason alone I would not purchase this car.

[@seangao6546]

For a $50000+ usd car, you only get cloth seat is unacceptable.

[@Secs-selz]

Personally I would not pay almost $70k for a polestar 2 in a market where prices are aggressively reducing. This car, along with many other EV’s will suffer significant “devaluation” But if you have money to waste/ burn…

[@MNTrader2012]

Never drive a car that is remotely controlled/accessed by a server in China that is controlled by the PLA/CCP.

[@iancassie9840]

IVE seen all those films too , its more likely to be cia mi6 ?? remotely driving bm s and merc s off parking buildings onto cars below , geo FENCING , I THINK HAS BEEN POSSIBLE FOR DECADES and the CHINESE DIDNT CREATE IT

[@asante199x]

If the EV you’re driving doesn’t have FSD it’s inferior. Fact, not an opinion.

[@TheAegisClaw]

Only in the US. In every other country you can pay for FSD... But it does nothing, because they've not released it outside the US yet.

[@Aro800]

Auto piolet yes. Don't need FSD that can't be taken advantaged of. I know how to drive a car.

[@mho0]

Opinion ... should not be too hard to make difference...

[@franklong6269]

Barely 215 miles of range??? That's a joke with this expensive of a car.

[@sergiuprofiroiu2814]

Mate I get 300 easily, the guy drove it like on a track

[@franklong6269]

@@sergiuprofiroiu2814 That would make more sense. I am glad you posted this response.

[@TB-up4xi]

Like for like, model to model vs a new model 3, slower, heavier, bad cabin ergonomics, worse economy, less luggage space, a massive legacy transmission hump down the middle, mediocre software, limited access to the best supercharging network and is significantly more expensive to boot. Putting all this together it's obvious why more PS2s are sold every few days than Model 3's sell in a year and why Polestar are still profitable in a tough car market and Tesla are effectively bankrupt.....oh wait it's the other way around 😆

[@dekard4116]

better looking, more comfortable, has a dashboard, a decent boot you can actually put large items in and your not giving your money to a fascist so there a re a few positives. On paper model 3 is certainly better but damn its ugly

[@tonyn3227]

Polestar 2 center console is horrible. Just bad design, it hits your legs on the hard plastic, this is main reason I wouldn't buy, very uncomfortable

[@TheEVGuy-rx9ju]

Sorry sam pretty poor i thought! You wouldn't buy this car because of the centre console! Seriously i have never heard anything so ridiculous in my life. Better go buy a tesla then you can have the same car as everyone else.

[@wookieecantina]

Polestar? No way. no how! Absolute junk.