2021 Polestar 1 Review // The Car Powered By EVERYTHING

[@ThrottleHouse]

Follow the link in the description to win a Karma Revero GT and support a great cause! Also massive thanks to Jason from Engineering Explained for letting us break into his house and then giving us a minute head start before he called the po po.

[@dsher503]

Great video as always guys! Other than the rear, it's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Especially in that white color. Do you guys know how much HP and torque it has when in electric only mode? I couldn't seem to find that number anywhere.

[@BenLA5]

My girlfriend used to be a Pole Star so technically I've been inside of one before.

[@fuse_stxr4582]

And what would that great cause be? Because it could be funding terrorism, and in their mind it’s a great cause.

[@dash-ryan]

Vehicle that's too late to the party imparting too little for too a high a price but looks absolutely great, making it appealing for about only 500 people out of thousands as opposed to appealing to thousands but accessible to only 500 (the former will result in massive depreciation while the latter will result in massive appreciation). I'll wait around for 3 years and get one at 1/3 the price ... assuming it still works.

[@screenPhiles]

@@BenLA5 Cheeky bastard.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Just trying to enjoy some coffee in my tinkerbell mug without James' dirty exhaust in my face. 😘

[@lathah8160]

Hey EE! Live your vids. Could you make a vid on how this car works? How the all the engines connect etc?

[@apathyzen9730]

Jason, was it your house? I don't see any whiteboards!

[@apathyzen9730]

And now it would be extremely pleasing if you visit Mr. Goose.

[@Name-kd5jj]

Hey what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be teaching Algebra to squirrels or something?

[@YounesLayachi]

This car is an engineer's toy and a mechanic's nightmare xD

[@fourtraxx3921]

My ex turned out to be a pole star too 😭

[@JulezWinnfield]

A male stripper, right?

[@mj-np9sy]

ya we know

[@Baddie_xP]

Omg I'm dead. 😂

[@lukasvillar9328]

OMG WTF MAN

[@geetarguy777]

lucky you, pre-show pass bitchs 😂

[@Jay-eb5mh]

Kylie jenner comment too savage

[@SinSGone]

Could have been about Caitlyn...

[@eQuASiANXane]

lawsuit incoming...

[@scottstewart5784]

@@SinSGone nope - they're Canadian, that would have been beyond the pale. it's truer, but no way they would say it.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

@@scottstewart5784 I'm "Canadian" and I would defenitely say it

[@scottstewart5784]

@@lecoureurdesbois86 I should have been specific - non-franco-canadians wouldn't say it.

[@CaseyHurd111]

Volvo is currently making the most tastefully styled cars.

[@ThatColtGuy]

Casey Hurd just not reliable, and totally over priced 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CirocObama.94]

@@ThatColtGuy you just mentioned almost every single Ford that has rolled off the assembly line for the past 5 years

[@b.fernandesh]

Jaguar

[@ThatColtGuy]

Roth Henderson still proves my point though, the corvette has way more power and costs way less

[@devan271]

Colton carroll lol corvette cant compare

[@kingofascension2026]

I didn't know this car existed until Need for Speed Heat was released. Turns out it's a beautiful car

[@bodes_26]

Now we gotta see a irl polestar 1 customer get the same crazy wide body as in nfs heat.

[@mikuelable]

Bro have u been living under a rock

[@juliereutelhuber7017]

same lmao

[@CrusardModding]

@@bodes_26 The NFS Heat cover car has been built actually. You can find the owner on Instagram.

[@ibraaulia9908]

@@CrusardModding whats the ig ?

[@StevenJabbori]

Looks like what Ford should have unveiled when they dropped the Mach E

[@guiltyspark659]

*Mach-RE Say it fast... you'll get it...

[@asit6947]

@@guiltyspark659 mockery 😂

[@StevenJabbori]

@@guiltyspark659 HAHAHAHA

[@Mulder-jg7ze]

Yep , Ford missed a huge opportunity by not making it a hybrid

[@jaydenmckenzie1259]

Hahahahahahahahaha LoL that’s so funny

[@warmup1705]

The effort put into these intros are getting out of hand

[@04tsxpower]

Bigtime

[@DoctorChange106]

I disagree - short creative entertainment is a differentiator and is very good.

[@spacekii]

I've only seen this one and it puts me off. Video should've just started at 1:08

[@VertigoGTI]

And yet... "THORTLE HORSE"

[@caribbeangtr8077]

A little humor is great; its what made Top Gear with Corbin, May, and Hammond such a great show!

[@cuteshadow]

"The electric moter kicks in, and is askng for reinforcments" e-motor: "Power?!" 4cyl: "Power?" e-motor: "Power." 4cyl: "POOOOOWEER!"

[@Emppu_T.]

That's a long way of saying it doesn't have enough Powerr! 😂

[@ryanpham3308]

Clarkson would be proud...except...

[@allthingstoallmen8912]

James pumphrey: MoPowa Baby

[@kevinsada8598]

CANT TAKE MY EYES OF THE FRONT DESIGN

[@gabrielflores1149]

Kevin Sada rear is ugly

[@kevinsada8598]

@@gabrielflores1149 gimme your paypal. I'll donate you so you can buy a new pair of glasses

[@workservice918]

@@gabrielflores1149 GET REKT!

[@workservice918]

14:16

[@ArKeTiCt]

@@gabrielflores1149 i agree with you tbh ... couldve had a better brake light design.

[@servant_of_merciful]

Should we turbocharge it or supercharger it or make it a electric vehicle Polestar = YES

[@cartmanshome]

Sounds like a car I wouldn't want to own out of warranty.

[@skylarking5297]

cartmanshome what can go wrong will go wrong

[@Vinlyth]

Skylar King thats called murphys law

[@BeesonsCars]

Hybrids just scare me on the second hand market. Most luxury branded hybrids depreciate like crazy compared to gas only models. Cayenne E-Hybrid, S400 Hybrid, BMW I8, etc.

[@remissiveslave]

Or even during. Who wants to borrow loaners every 30k miles

[@dncviorel]

@@BeesonsCars Hybrid = 2 motors = 2 major things to watch out for = mechanics hates them and will charge accordingly = endless money pits.

[@idkwuisp7626]

Volvo is one of the only car brands who still know how to make a beautiful design

[@bananaguy7891]

idkwuisp 76 except for the tail end. Looks terrible. Beautiful interiors and great front end.

[@willemkanon4020]

@@bananaguy7891 The tail on the station looks pretty good though.

[@ALittleBitOfGay]

Willem kanon so it's settled, they should just forget sedans and forever more make the coolest style (that isn't a sports car) wagons. :) Wagons are cool man :)

[@j.redbeard99]

A beautiful machine, that should only be leased.

[@LeBozzx8]

J. Redbeard leased? Wtf? Why

[@j.redbeard99]

LeBozzx8 Yes. The verb to lease a car. The polestar is so mechanically and electronically complicated that it would be unwise to buy and own one for 5+ years.

[@skylarking5297]

All my mind is screaming hearing about that drivetrain i don’t know why Honda hasn’t made this F1-Esk streetcar

[@karstenpedersen7749]

They won't sell them last heard anyway, they want to rent em out instead

[@LeBozzx8]

J. Redbeard how is it more complicated than any other Electric car

[@walterivanfairview]

That might be the most beautiful car I've ever seen.

[@simonpumera8498]

It is

[@basithph8958]

The Polestar 1 has to be one of the coolest cars ever made!

[@prince_sach50]

Top 10

[@s.i2898]

BASITH PH im blown away that they used so much carbon fibre. Overall great car

[@iSOBigD]

@@s.i2898 I'm amazed that despite that and a tiny engine, it weights as much as an electric car and has way less trunk space. Outside of the looks, I don't see its appeal at all, especially at such a crazy price. I think having that limited production will help sell all of them though.

[@bravofighter]

Sure, sure...but in all seriousness, would you buy one considering your own (completely unknown to me) household finances and family circumstances? In other words, as cool as it may be, does this car fit into your household? I love it too, but it really doesn’t fit into mine...and we own now 2 gorgeously well-equipped plug in hybrids, a vintage Porsche that never leaves the garage these days, a Mercedes that never leaves the driveway, and a 2008 Honda Pilot that has more dents and scrapes than I’m comfortable with, but the whole family adores. If ever there was a family for this car, one would think it to be mine, and yet it doesn’t excite me enough to spend this amount of money on a car.

[@Sean-Govaerts]

For the price i would still have a tesla with 2,8 0-60 but dont get me wrong its still a realy good car

[@haditaljeh5414]

You guys are doing an amazing job with your reviews! One of the best car channels out there... keep it up

[@danriv66]

They have the best chemistry with each other. Sometimes corny but mostly clever and thorough reviews. I'm a fan.

[@regularviewz8592]

The check engine light is on already

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[@Emppu_T.]

Looks like it's a short trip to the servicer for $1000 so someone can plug a laptop into it.

[@LeGiitlegion47]

Engine light is on when the engine is not actually engaged same thing happens in my BMW.

[@michaelhoffman9573]

Why did i see this immediately after seeing that

[@z-army481]

"Hence the Volvo styling cues" bruh no, it’s literally a Volvo

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Volvo literally changed the game && their name

[@xNYCMarc]

@@connoisseuroftigolbitts Volvo didn't change their name. They simply started a new brand just like Honda did with Acura and Nissan did with Infiniti and Hyundai did with Genesis.

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

xNYCMarc oh so polestar is there luxury line up

[@xNYCMarc]

Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties Except it’s built in China in cooperation with a Chinese company. So it’s a little different than how other manufacturers do their luxury brand, but yeah.

[@joakimjansson3013]

@@xNYCMarc not really their luxury brand either since volvo still do their own luxury cars. Like s90 executive and royal. 🤔

[@SimonKidd24]

“Why’s it still spinning?!” 😂😂😂😂

[@TheShootingBrake]

I laughed out loud when I heard that. so funny

[@joshuathomas512]

What was he trying to reference there, what was still spinning lmao

[@Emppu_T.]

Meatspin gif, amirite

[@joshuathomas512]

@@Emppu_T. Lmao

[@diegoanchaya3760]

😂😂😂😂 still laughing!

[@9nineofdiamonds]

10:54 *looks at screen* *looks at the temperature for the air conditioner or something* 69 F ...Nice

[@mykaeldp]

Sliced and diced more than Kylie Jenner lol

[@E46325mod]

That was just uncalled for

[@samuelolee5989]

James has a sock with an eerie likeness of Kylie Jenner that lives under his bed, albeit a tad more sallow and wrinkled

[@lifeofmike556]

He's right 😂

[@badasshuh69]

Why is everyone commenting kylie?

[@samuelolee5989]

@@badasshuh69 Probably because she's young and famous and already a billionaire

[@Outsider378]

This is one of the most beautiful video you guys have ever done. Beautiful and somewhat magical cinematography and editing.

[@davidlegkodukh6969]

Good job on getting one of the first reviews on this car.💯🔥

[@samueljankey4436]

I would much rather have this than a Tesla

[@asit6947]

Of course ,the build quality is miles ahead of that cheap ass interiors of Tesla's

[@durtnasty]

Model S interiors are actually very nice

[@souravmmishra]

@@durtnasty Exactly. Hating on Tesla, it just like being on a bandwagon of patriotism.

[@TheJPHarvey]

@@souravmmishra Model S interior is almost as good as a fiesta tbf

[@freshklinki93]

@@durtnasty The design is nice but the build quality is very bad, esp on older models. The new Model 3 is much better, tho it's still not quite on the level of a Volvo, C-Class or 3 series (it has other pro's for sure)

[@glovedcop69]

It sounds like a mechanical insurances claims repair nightmare! 😂

[@samuelolee5989]

You would need another 150K just for service & parts

[@somevideos2870]

@@samuelolee5989 well ptobably not? Many parts are shared with the regular volvos

[@youngroosevelt38]

@@somevideos2870 lol

[@MLProductions.1]

@@somevideos2870 I wouldn't want to own a turbo and supercharged Volvo either. Shit I wouldn't want to own a N/A volvo

[@dncviorel]

Absolutely, just posted something similar. Mechanics hate this hybrids. And since nobody knows this car you're going to end up paying top $$$ to auto-services. Endless money pit, forget it.

[@sneezindoggo6528]

I never thought I would ever fall in love with a car

[@joeykitty2892]

These guys really put the 'fun' in car reviews. Keep 'em coming!

[@brandonthiessen4729]

"it's been sliced and diced and reworked more than kylie jenner" killed me

[@AkarZaephyr]

Jason from Engineering Explained again? You guys work wonders together, please do more xD

[@pong2287]

6:25 check engine light on already 😂

[@Alehomshabas]

pong2287 Its an prototype car man its due to change I work at Volvo I build the machine that make there cars

[@bananaguy7891]

Akar Fitness so it’s your fault? Lol

[@basithph8958]

The Polestar 1 is an amazing car One of the coolest hybrids ever made!

[@TheFrankybody]

Koenigsegg regera? Porsche 918? Laferrari? Mclaren p1? Porsche panamera turbo s e-hybrid? Porsche cayenne turbo s e-hybrid? Are we a joke to you?

[@basithph8958]

TheFrankybody I said one of

[@recon_ron7746]

@@TheFrankybody the first 4 from your list cost millions, this is literally like 1/6 of their price and the porsches really aren't all that special

[@TheFrankybody]

@@recon_ron7746 But the Volvo with a 4 cyl and price of a turbo s is? :) one of the worst hybrids would be a more accorect description not one of the coolest.

[@recon_ron7746]

@@TheFrankybody I mean it kinda is considering this 4 cyl makes over 600 hp...

[@killerhaus2012]

That is one of the best looking cars ever made top five all time beautiful!

[@TheHomeExpert5]

The overall shape and some of the details reminds me of the 1990's BMW 8 series. Which is a huge compliment.

[@TassieLorenzo]

I think it is supposed to look like a Volvo P1600. :)

[@XxXGutierrez]

Man you make videos with so much attention to details. it gets better and better

[@aceofspades6667]

throttle horse releases a video... be still my beating heart.

[@rebeltvr6046]

4-cyl engine Turbo charged, Supercharged, alternator charged, and electric charged. Imagine when it's time for repairs on this car? Wow......there are probably 5 mechanics who can fix this thing in the world.

[@Emppu_T.]

Good to see that old Volvo Concept go to use! *Actually, would've loved to have Volvo make a last 5 cylinder rwd sports car as the last hurrah for that great engine.

[@justinpmartin6460]

exterior design of this car is pretty much flawless

[@ridgefrost]

if this started at like 50grand it would be insanely appealing but its triple that so

[@ideadlift20kg83]

They are only building 1500 units of this car. It's not meant to be a daily car.

[@onethirdmayo8556]

This is one of the few new cars that already looks beautiful at the first glance.

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

Loving the yellow seatbelts. You guys ain't bad either 😘

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Out of place in that interior.

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt disagree - matches the blake calipers

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

@@WhiteGoldSynesthesia But the brake calipers aren't in the interior.

[@tariqv]

Looking back at this car it is an absolute gem of a machine, so unique and one of the prettiest cars ever built. I would LOVE to own one someday day

[@ConsciousRobot]

Gorgeous! That wheel design might be my favorite

[@theheadshotstudio9254]

What a stunning car and thank you for concentrating on the interior so much, most car channels don't, but it's so important.

[@93455Driver]

That intro was hilarious! More episodes of Thortle Horse please!

[@PedroDelgado724]

Saw this car in person and it's AMAZING fell in love immediately and the craftsman ship is top notch

[@millenniumzeek]

Lovely car and great technical review. I can't imagine manual shock adjustment on a car like this, but hey I like it

[@Vermiliontea]

The lines are reminiscent of the classic Volvo P1800 . The car of the Saint.

[@_Bendito]

4:04 "asks for reinforcement", nfs heat reference. I'd love to turn this into the Hero Edition

[@encino78]

The car is gorgeous and will become a collectors item eventually

[@abinashd29]

Damn 😍😍😍..this car looks beautiful in every angle..one of the best looking gt after Bentley cgt

[@in10minutes79]

Something about this cars design is just mesmerizing

[@npne1253]

F A T A R S E

[@CFRTim]

Chunky

[@__-fm5qv]

T H I C C

[@hectorandem2944]

🅱️ *U M P E R* 😤

[@Kraz3e987]

Damn, dayum boy He thicc!

[@huynhc35]

DAT ASS! 😎🤣😂

[@rudyavila327]

The one main reason for me to be interested on this electronic vehicle, is the fact the it's equipped with paddle shifters..👏👏👏

[@ryanrose4519]

"Sliced and diced more than Kylie Jenner" lmao wooow

[@ajaychoudhary9817]

the crossover we all needed

[@jesse1radio]

I love the content you guys put out. If you did a couple more track tests and went to 2 videos a week, throttle house would be at million subs in a hurry.

[@ThrottleHouse]

But we’d also be dead :)

[@damonlee226]

wow, what a gorgeous car...a sweet elegant sporty 2 door. OMG, i did not know it had so many different engine options..and it is heavy, so why do testers complain if it goes to 60 in 5 seconds...that used to be super fast. But having an EV that has changed sprinting expectations. They could use a more minimal modern interior. The Polestar 2 is way cool too.

[@JBoulter11]

Way too expensive for what you're getting. I also expected the car to be fully electric given the hype.

[@lailailai1215154]

Perfect car. Different driving modes are great. Perfect car for daily driving...120 km on pure electric... perfect for daily driving. Love to have one , if money is not an issue.

[@mnemonicabyss]

Looks like a Mustang and a Mercedes AMG GT banged and this was their baby... And one of them had some Swedish Volvo eyes and booty in their background. xD

[@wilsonramirez5956]

This PoleStar is clean. I am digging it.

[@billyhughes9776]

That price is fooking outrageous -- and,...aaaaah, taking this to the Volvo dealer for maintenance -- that will be fun times!

[@AresWasTaken]

I like this car because it is exactly like the Volvo Coupe Concept from 2013, which laid the foundations for every new volvo since. I do wish they added more of the design touches from the concept car to make it feel a bit more special than a standard volvo.

[@Osmosis909]

Now that IS a good looking car, shame I won’t be able to afford it!!

[@bananaguy7891]

Yes you can. You just have to look at your life, find the road blocks, improve yourself and do something more rewarding. Remember, you work for economic benefits. So.. change we’re you work. Or something like that. Good luck!

[@andreasl4507]

What a beautiful car. Can’t find them anywhere. The ones that have them will not sell. Best car!

[@mianfazlerazik3636]

Seems more like a quirky Eldorado from the future.

[@newacel9670]

God I always have love Thomas saying “hohoho hey” when he first takes off in a new car 😂😂

[@marekkoky6542]

The price is a little bit to much for dressed up Volvo

[@hectorandem2944]

Audi A3s pretending not to be Golfs with a fancier badge: **

[@tomraymond9795]

@@hectorandem2944 😂

[@DaveThaBossDTB]

@@hectorandem2944 yea but my stage 2 s3 is faster than this volvo off the line though lol.

[@somevideos2870]

@@DaveThaBossDTB yeah but you don't get it do you? Im sure the volvo will drive more comfortable. Its just really much more than such audi. Plus is eco friendly and future proof c: its not only about the 0-60 but comfort really too. Everybody can say oh! My 700hp honda can beat this (insert new luxury car)! Its not the same. Not the same experience. An S3 and a Polestar are way different.My celica also keeps up with new 3 series but is it a new 3 series? no it's really not 😉

[@jay_mp4]

If I had the money, I would 100% buy this

[@wrzl1675]

It doesn’t compete with 911’s. This is clearly in the luxury sport coupe class such as Lexus LC 500 etc.

[@MegaFregel]

Who said it would compete with a 911? It’s slow and heavy AF quite the opposite of a 911. Okay apparently the interior gets compared to Porsche’s but they also mentioned it doesn’t compare to the 911.

[@nelsonmcnamara]

Love your reviews. That friendship and chemistry (no homo, but ok if you are) is just pure gold.

[@karlsandin4515]

Oh lord , this will be a maintenance nightmare

[@sv2677]

Karl Sandin lease only 👌🏼

[@boltmix7294]

@Jack Jonas What is who wants to buy a fucking Volvo supposed to mean? Volvo is one of the most reliable car brands and it has been the safest car brand for litteral DECADES. Why would you not buy a Volvo? Reliable, safe, Classy, good looking and preety good to drive

[@davidrerak4935]

@Jack Jonas Volvo is a great company that makes great cars. What are you goin on about

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

Hands down the best looking new car

[@cjbclone]

Beautiful car... but can’t imagine EVER spending $150k for this

[@lotsofcurveslover]

Yep...half price in 3 years.

[@vomErsten]

@@lotsofcurveslover Considering it's a limited-run car, good luck finding one at all in 3 years.

[@kf6857]

Sold out for 3 year...no worries

[@lotsofcurveslover]

P.T. Barnum was right.

[@effa114]

My god you guys just keep getting better and better. What a joy to watch.

[@Bobishawsm]

"I did a poo" ... ded.

[@xOvernight]

Thortle Horse News is my favorite news provider

[@SavageListener]

Resale would be 20k after warranty is done and one of the parts needs fixing.

[@samuelolee5989]

The Polestar 1 will take it's rightful place in the automotive graveyard beside that low-mileage BMW 850i and Porsche 928 S4 and Mercedes AMG with the hand-built motor. Buy 3, Get 1 free!

[@partychamp2]

How do these guys not even have 500k subscribers

[@mohammeda9805]

The shifter looks like a crystal b*tt plug 😲

[@craigmain248]

Thortle Horse is my favorite new KZbin channel.

[@TheYBGOON]

6:00 defo not cornering like a race car 😂😂

[@ChadWilson]

I like the fact that it looks like a normal car, that even though it has a hybrid system, they stayed with a traditional design -- in a way -- and made a beautiful CAR.

[@viktorjjakobsson9710]

Its beautiful but considering its performance and price there is just no reason to buy this.

[@EmetYAHU]

100 % AGREED . 0-60 MPH in 4.2 sec @ $155K ?? PASS : (

[@StoweGarage]

Unfortunately you’re right. Cool, great car but very very expensive

[@Mr0supra0]

It's just somewhat of an Halo car, I think only 500 will be made, and it's just there to place the new brand of Polestar on the market and get people talking, I am sure there will be normal models coming out rather soon, and if they keep the design language, we are in for a treat, cause this desing rivals some Zagatos in my opinion.

[@viktorjjakobsson9710]

Ibrahim Strika Most likely the case, they realsed the Polestar 2 EV which seems like a decent and Interesting car.

[@MTNorville]

Engineering Explained is taking over KZbin. I love it.

[@StgVirus1]

You're telling me this weights more than a Model S and is slower and less practical and cost more? Logic??

[@trenchtownurbex5906]

As an Akebono employee I agree on that most of those types of calipers are CarbonCeramics but those are 10piston aluminium alloy brake calipers

[@YoungBlaze]

wait isn't there a Porn-star dude named "Polestar" ? i mean i wouldn't know , a friend brought this to my attention

[@zyonrjohnson]

😭 the kylie jenner slug was hilarious

[@NaiFxz]

3:24 I thought my phone glitch out

[@Soul_Younes]

Your intros are so good that I don't need to watch the whole video to decide whether I like the content, I'm smashing the like button now. I still am gonna watch it though.

[@KarmaticEvolution]

3:08 That’s not how the joke goes but nice attempt and fun review!

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

Would it be: Technician - "Supercharger or turbocharger" Finance - "Yes" ?

[@KarmaticEvolution]

DS3 basically you are right. “what should we do to this? Super charge, turbo charge, electrically charge?” “Yes!”

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

I see, I see

[@DrEpic123]

such a beautiful car

[@planbenterprise]

That’s a LOT of expensive carbon fiber for what equates to a 10% reduction of weight.....

[@flyguy2617]

planbenterprise I don’t know...500lbs is a decent weight reduction. How many people are putting $2000 carbon fiber hoods on to save 15lbs...??

[@PRISMA_Music_Official]

The Engineering Explained cameo was brilliant 😂

[@Bugumir]

I miss the days when a fun car was a solid chassis, four wheels and a steering wheel.

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

No engine?!

[@v8_sami]

What people don't get is... this has a hybrid system... a turbo charger and a supercharger. When things go wrong, good luck spending all that money on it. Those simple days of cars are far gone. Only a handful are actually left.

[@rynomuncher]

The boot having the HV lines exposed is SO COOL!!