2024 Polestar 2 | MotorWeek Road Test 

Geez I can't believe i used to watch him in the 80's as a kid! I had always dreamed of doing a job like his! LOL

Was meant to be a Volvo s40 sedan, the sister sedan to the XC40. Volvo didn't use the body so Volvo's sports division, Polestar, spun off into its own company, used it. It's an old chassis but Polestar has done a good job of it. For the age of the chassis and that it isn't a ground-up BEV, it doesn't pretty well. I just find people don't know what Polestar is. There have been Polestar tuned Volvos for 15 plus years in the form of the s60 Polestar and XC60 Polestar. They had the same adjustable Ohlins shocks, Brembo brakes and even gold seatbelts and brake calipers that the Polestar 2 performance version has. Polestar builds fine cars because they're Volvos. They're not some "Chinese startup" created by "Geely" like some people think. First, ZGH (Geely Holding) owns most of Volvo and Polestar, not Geely Auto. Second, Volvo spun off Polestar so the development of the car and lots of its sourcing is pure Volvo. All but the Polestar 4 are Volvo based. The Polestar 3 is a Polestar engineered and designed Volvo and the 5 and 6 will have even more tuning from ex-Lotus engineers but Polestar has developed an aluminum bonded platform for it. The Polestar 4 is based on the Zeekr001 and that's a joint Swedish-Chinese venture. So whoever calls this Polestar 2 "Chinese" is mistaken. Yes, it is built there in a Chinese plant but it is Swedish engineered, crash tested, tuned, designed, and spec'd and the development of it comes out of Gothenburg, Sweden. Polestar is a Swedish company with a Chinese parent company. This is a European car.

Small tweaks but feels like a big improvement. Pretty incredible that with EV architecture they can easily turn a FWD car into a RWD one! And the kind of odd proportions of the sedan-on-stilts look may have been ahead of its time, looks good now sharing the road with Toyota Crowns etc. Always great to see you, Mr Davis - a decades long fan.

Have had my Polestar 2 for 3 years. I’m 5’8” so the cockpit is not an issue. Wonderful not having to use and spend tons on gasoline from big oil. I charge with Level 2 at home. The build quality matches my 2014 Lexus GS 450h. The car has been trouble free, minimal moving parts. It’s our daily driver up to a 300 mile radius. Definitely sold on EV.

This guy is a legend imo

I love the polestar 2, and since its essentially a volvo i would feel much safer and confident in the overall longevity of the car

Looks good 😊

I have an EV an Ariya (plus a Toyota Tundra) I looked at the Polestar 2 performance and really liked it. I didn’t like that my local Volvo dealer wouldn’t touch it and I would have to take it 130 miles away to have it serviced or repaired.

How the heck does it look like this video was made in 1993?

I test drove a 2024 the other day...I really wanted to like it but I had ergonomic issues. My right knee hurt when resting upon the center console...is was mostly due to the design having a sharp indent. My left knee rested against the mesh on the door insert and felt like sandpaper. I couldn't pull the armrest up far enough (with a drink in the single cupholder) to comfortably rest my shoulder. I'm 6'0 and 185lbs. I just couldn't get comfortable. The test car also had a busted armrest - I understand it's an abused test car but that really shouldn't be the case on a brand new car.

My S60 Recharge, best of both worlds. 101 mpg since Nov, ‘22, ~$35/mo to 110V “trickle charge” overnight, av 99 g of grnhse gases per mile vs 319 from the av 2024 ICE.

The P2 handles very well and the tuning for power is intense! Best build quality I’ve owned by a mile and way better than any of the Teslas I‘ve been in. I will say though that the depreciation is high for EVs so make sure to buy a CPO or lease new instead.

In your EV vehicles, can you include the cost of the national average cost to charge the vehicle? Both home charge and at a station from near empty to full charge ? With the time it takes for that full charge?

Love these!

😂 It’s hilarious how some people seem offended that a car review channel is reviewing a car just because it’s an EV.

Looks like the 2nd gen Scion Tc

Where is it made..???

I'll stay with my 2024 tesla

Looks like a modern redesigned Ford Taurus

Can the Polestar 2 charge at a Tesla charging station?

The range on the AWD sport version: 👎

Much better looking than a Tesla!

The 2024 Polestar 2 is an all-electric vehicle that boasts impressive performance and sleek styling. With a range of up to 265 miles on a single charge, this car is perfect for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing power or style. The Polestar 2 features a dual-motor setup that delivers 408 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. The interior is modern and minimalist, with a large touchscreen display that controls many of the car's functions. Overall, the 2024 Polestar 2 is a great option for anyone in the market for an electric car that doesn't compromise on performance or style.

A touch screen interior is a no go for me. Period. That crap would drive me insane.

PlaySkool has better build quality than Tesla. I dont understand range anxiety.. Most ICE vehicle get around 300 miles per tank (since very few are sedans) some more some less. Unless youre planning a road trip 240-300 miles should be fine. most BEVs come with nav that tells you where charge stations are (if they work) so plan your route accordingly. We have a 20 T8 Polestar S60 pHEV which I still think is better than a full BEV.. opinion only, at least until battery tech (range charging cold operation etc) and infrastructure (charging stations and NOT BURNING COAL for electricity) can catch up to car tech... Nice vehicle though.

I figure EVs are inevitable. You’ll still be able to drive gas cars in the future but they’ll become more and more expensive to fuel and maintain as gas stations and repair shops go out of business. As an EV driver myself, driving around town seems superior the the 4cyl vehicle I had previously. It’s smooth, quiet and powerful. Charging is a breeze at home. The only pain points I see is that road tripping is slightly more difficult but that will change with charging stations being added. Rental properties will have to add more chargers than present or they’ll be forced to accept lower rent. My 2 cents.

my favorite electric car!!, including Rivian and Lucid lol

Why not just call it a Volvo?

Checked it out and found interior cramped. Getting into the back, if you’re taller than 5’6” and weigh more than 150lbs.was a chore. Settled for an AWD Ioniq 5. Less expensive, very quick, much more spacious, many more features, with pretty well equal build quality and more reliable.

Remember when Volvo was some of the most reliable, dependable, durable, and practical turbo and n/a bricks around? Oh, the good old days. Now their sister company is one of the most unreliable cars on the world.

power dies at 80??? hard pass

Man you really came up short on range.

I don’t love the iron cross wheels

Ev demand is pretty low. I wonder how long until this company goes under.

wow I can’t believe they managed to review a car from 2024 all the way back in 2007

I drove the Polestar as a rental in Jan of 2024. The interface was slow and buggy, several warning lights came on and the high center console made finding a comfortable driving position difficult. I’m not sure who tested these, but everyone I let sit in the car said the same things. For a review to leave these obvious observations out is an injustice. My partner listened to this review and said, “this is too much praise. The car felt cheap.”

Take 2 For The 2

New Tesla Model S long range has 400+ mile range. EPA certified range.

This looks like a Lego car

Under 200 miles for 52k, hard pass.

Volvo recently reduced their position so this thing is really a Geely. Those that think they’re superior because they have a European EV should realize they just ordered from panda express.

No ev for me.. hybrid only.

I understand the draw to mainstream cars and really like odd/unique ones. The Polestar is neither and just seems pointless as far as a manufacturer. Seeing a few in person, they just looked so drab and boring. Literally no effort to make them special or unique and they didn't even bother faking it with bold colors or fun interiors. As a long time lover of Volvos, I was hopeful when the Polestar came out but it feels all politburo and no Swede!

Tesla is the best car company ever! No gas stations, No oil changes, No smog check, No corrupt dealership, No catalytic converter and as fast as a $550,000 Lamborghini.

A bricked paperweight soon

this is not too bad, but someone just need to invent a plug-in hybrid version of this car with a 4 cylinder.

Made in China. What could go wrong?

Volvo transitioning to all EV will be the end of them. Their ICE customers (such as myself) are walking away from Volvo as they have made no material updates on the ICE cars since 2017/2018. We just turned in our 2nd XC60 and we chose to walk away due to their lack of investment in the ICE lineup. The Volvo EV lineup is not strong and the EV movement in the US is no-go for a quick transition. Volvo needs to pivot quick if they are to remain relevant as a US automotive player.

The Polestar is theoretically nice but not on the road. Sure they can compare to the older Tesla's, maybe better than the old Tesla's, but I see Tesla's not Polestar's. Polestar is too late to the EV party. China is the EV's that will compete with Tesla.

All i can think about is the batteries from samsung/Hyundai having a thermal run away event & burning down the house

I thought Volvo was about safety, but with these electric oddballs, it just ain’t so.

If You paid me I still wouldn’t drive an EV!!!

Chinese made. Do not walk, run! Run away as fast as you can.

I will not buy a Chinese car .

Piece of junk. If you want a decently priced ev get a model 3 and that's coming from a tsla bear.

Stop with the ev nonsense. Range is crap with any ev outside of PERFECT weather conditions....and even then. I drove from Germany to the Netherlands for vacation last summer, over 300 miles (500KM) with the ac and wipers (DRL on)....running. Ten min stop for gas before the trip home and off we went. No, I'm not wasting 30 min just to go less then 200 miles.

This car is crap. It's a pile of garbage. Stop this ev testing. It's bes/range is 200 miles

I can't listen to this American bullshit. Like from 1960s commercials.

In china ,this car only $30,000！second hand $20,000