Polestar 2 Dual Motor Road Trip to Disney World! Episode 1 Chicago to Charlotte

I rented a Polestar 2 from Hertz and loved it better driver than my Tesla model 3 except for the charging system

[@lowfuel6089]

It'll be able to use the tesla network in June or July.

[@chasxreacts155]

@@lowfuel6089of this year? And would it be for the other polestar 2 models too? Like the 2022 and the 2023 P2 version ?

[@lowfuel6089]

@@chasxreacts155 yes this year, should be for all models and years

[@MikeWeida]

Charged a bunch at Lafayette on Chicago trips. indy south seen a bunch of cool stuff there . Clarksville is a great ea stop.

[@vlad2838]

Interesting, illuminating episode, Joe. I grew tired of the CCS drama along I-75 and ended up trading in an Ioniq 5 for a Model Y. Life’s too short to deal with charging stresses. Safe travels!

[@EVMotoring]

I made the switch to an LFP model 3

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

We live in Charlotte and own a Volvo XC40 Recharge. I find the Google nav superb at SoC est. It factors in elevation changes and is better then the Mod3LR we also own. The E-GMP GoM other road trippers call out seems annoying as hell. I really feel well taken care of with the Google nav SoC estimates. I am not a big fan of EA. EVgo Renew stations are pretty common in Atlanta, Raleigh, & Charlotte. Charlotte has two. They are never swarmed like EA. I also use a lot of regional options like Duke Energy Park & Plug DCFC. I pretty rarely touch EA. That is just me though. I am now an EVgo Plus Max member. For me that seems to make the most sense. It also does Autocharge+ with my Volvo, so I only need to plug in. No RFID swipe or iPhone app needed. Thx for the vid. I really enjoyed. I will be in the "Tail of the Dragon" area in a few weeks time on an EV road trip to the Great Smoky Mtn NP Cades Cove. Good recon on your vid. ;-}

[@EVMotoring]

I’m glad you like your Volvo! I actually wanted to get a C40 instead of the P2 but local dealers in Chicagoland weren’t so friendly to deal with.

[@nancyfranz5103]

Good video you are right about cruise control much easier thanks again for video

[@Milhouse77BS]

7:08 I rented Polestar a few weeks ago, and missed not having adaptive cruise control. It had sunroof and nice speaker, but not that. Really needs to be standard to compete with Tesla on price.

[@Trades46]

Been watching you through the ID.4 days and now the Polestar 2. Definitely no shortage of great EV options nowadays so look forward to seeing what is next.

[@kthomasev]

You can add you kWh to you drivers display next to miles

[@tonys9413]

I have the ‘23 DM W/Pilot since September. I draw 100 mile circle from home charger; if my trip is beyond that, I take my ICE X1. DC charging is still not predictable or available enough for me. Besides, you don’t want to outrun a hurricane in an EV from SW Florida😢

[@EVMotoring]

That’s a great 2 car solution!

[@darrenorange2982]

I've been experienced many clippers that do 48 amps now they just power share most likely.

[@EVMotoring]

Every install is different. I’ve also installed 48 clippers but most times it’s just 32 since that’s a cheaper install (thinner wires)

[@darrenorange2982]

@@EVMotoring Fun videos btw, having just done two months a part trips from Chicago to Orlando, your videos are making me happy I picked Tesla. I had a Bolt and chose to move away from the public infrastructure. It's been so much better, also my wife is happy when chargers just work.

[@EVMotoring]

@@darrenorange2982 I’m glad you like your Tesla. They are great vehicles!

[@michaeltester6174]

I don’t think 16amps would be the difference of not receiving a full charge over night. My Tesla only adds about an hour to charging if I were to change from 32 to 48amps from 50-100 pct.

[@EVMotoring]

It’s about 3 kW per hour

[@stephanullmann1581]

Wow amazing video! I have been the owner of a 2022 Single Motor P2 for around 8 months and absolutely love the car. Only issue is 1 month into my purchase is wish I went with dual motor and the pilot package. I am curious how you think the pilot package compares to other highway assist technologies on other cars?

[@EVMotoring]

I regret not getting the pilot as well. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to test it in comparison.

[@Youtubeuseritis]

Does the base model 2022 comes with heat pump? Does the 2021 comes with heat pump (with plus package)?

[@EVMotoring]

I believe it’s in the plus package as well.

[@thomaswaltering5313]

Great video, thanks. Question: a German video blogger claims, he experiences 15% better efficiency when switching off (yes, off) one pedal driving in city traffic on the Polestar 2. Have you tried similar? Would be very interested in your experience.

[@EVMotoring]

15% seems really extreme. I would expect roughly 5% difference

[@Dave-626]

If you have a problem re-initiating a charge after the app crashes… Sign Out of the app from the Account tab (then go to very bottom of page)

[@dearbulls]

When are you passing by Savannah? I want to say hi

[@EVMotoring]

I did on this last trip. I think I’ll be down there in a couple months. (Not sure on exact dates yet)

[@mikern10]

Where is your wife? We miss seeing her!

[@coopie810]

I second that question

[@SOLDOZER]

Stop all the yapping and just drive