@@djblackprincecdn Carwow caters mainly to UK users. And we use a silly, bastardised system of both imperial and metric. I agree with chiempi85 that they should put both in, but they shouldn't leave imperial out.
Been in love with this car from day one. And everything I love about it is still here in the cheaper version. Good job Polstar! Now I just need to find 40 grand.
@@Professor-Scientist But to make 40.000 return i need to invest a lot of noney. By the time i receive that amount they already released a newer version
The whole point of this version is its range, not performance. So for someone who needs 540km (335miles) but do not want Tesla Model 3 (I really, really tried I just can't like that car) now there is some more choice. We have also Ford Mach-E single e-motor with extended range battery with 610km (381miles) of range , though it cost a bit more. And some other models in this price range. Things are getting more serious in EV world. It is still not quite there. We can see companies are a bit lost in their approach. Not to mention the whole situation with recharging stations. But it is getting better. While I do not plan to buy this year, I think next year will be the one, as we will have way more models to choose from (Chinese might join the game with stronger offer), the charging network will be in much better shape and hopefully the prices will stabilise a bit.
Model3 is good in any aspects except its front face, I just don't like it, and also the minimalistic interior. This looks like a good alternative so far.
@@mycomputergl0wsblu I tried one just yesterday. It’s not too bad but it is for the price range though. I would rather go for an European EV or the Match-e
@@csfynabranch4496 That being said, the minimalistic interior in the Model 3 makes for some really good storage space and legroom in the front. We are a family of 4 and there are no issues with luggage or interior storage space, thats a point the PS2 fails at. Cupholders are not good, conflict with arm rest, and also very cramped width regarding to legroom in the front. I suggest everyone to sit, try and drive before deciding what to go for.
I like this comment. I'd like sporty from an EV, but realistically in terms of my money situation, I'm aiming to buy an electric SUV by 2024. My #1 choice is the Audi Q4 E-tron 50 Quattro.
Mat, they probably opted for FWD instead of rear because Scandinavia is going to be a good chunk of the market for this car. And, as a person living in the mountains, I can assure you, it's AWD or FWD, rear week drive in winter is way more dangerous.
Get snow tires on a RWD car and you will do better than a FWD car on normal tires. Also, the FWD snow advantage evaporated in an EV because the weight distribution is no longer putting most of the weight over the front tires. That’s what helps fwd cars in snow. EVs are usually 50/50 or even slightly rearward biased. Model 3 has 53% of its weight over the rear wheels. On snow tires it’s plenty capable, probably more so than this 2.25 ton front wheel drive car.
@@CFG39 Dude, we HAVE to get winter tires for our cars. Anything else is illegal. Summer tires on any car mid-winter in Norway is a no-go suicide mission. Obviously Marius Budin is right here.
@@expertice the issue is that in an EV the weight distribution is farther back (normally closer to 50/50) than any ICE FWD car which usually has 60-70% of the weight over the front tires. With a 50/50 weight distribution , the advantage of FWD is reduced greatly as there’s not a heavy engine sitting over top of the front wheels. Model 3 for example has 47% F/53% R weight distribution. I would rather have a RWD EV with a 50/50 weight distribution and snow tires than a FWD car with 50/50 weight distribution on snow tires, especially when the FWD car weighs 350kg more than the RWD model. Just look up Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia Niro EV or Chevrolet Bolt (Opel Ampera-E) wheelspin. They’re not the greatest in snow.
I test drove the polestar with dual motor with performance pack and it's fun but the top acceleration is uncomfortably strong, and the suspension is much too firm for me. I think the single motor with pilot and plus packs is a great choice, fast and powerful enough for 99% of drivers, super comfortable and technology-wise just as good as the top of the range model. I disagree with Mat on one thing though and that is rear seat leg room. If the front seats are set for a relatively tall driver say around 185cm tall, the seat behind it will be quite tight space wise.
tbh, I just wish the single motor version is a RWD instead of a FWD. Unless they knew people would upgrade to the AWD version to avoid the FWD. I know I'm one of them.
I like that it says "I'm a car" without shouting "I'M AN EV!!" But then again, now that the "traditional" car makers are joining with EV car production many are just cars that happen to be EV's these days
Agree with you Matt. I think it’s the pick of the range. It’s just a shame you don’t get adaptive cruise as standard. I know you compared it to the ID3 but I bet this is better built inside and out. And the operating system is miles better. Good review.
I think they should have put the motor in the rear. It would just be more fun and make it a bit more appealing. But I guess that isn't the market they're going for
If you've seen the precept I'm sure they'll be around and even better. Although they really need to move that lidar sensor. Really ruins an otherwise stunning design
Matt if i remember correctly you can soften the damping on the ohlins to make them more softer so they are better than the normal suspension you get without the performance pack
Challenges to being an early adopter! My Polestar 2 EV was in the Volvo/Polestar service dept for the 2nd time in its short lease life, this time for 26 days, to try to fix software and possibly hardware issues. With the help/intervention of Polestar corporate, the car was finally returned yesterday afternoon with 45% remaining so I plugged it in and I couldn't immediately charge it. Back to the service dept today; the brutal saga continues! According to IHS Markit, forecasted expected volume for 2021 is only about 250 vehicles/month. Polestar corporate, its PS2 vehicle, the customer service team, vehicle repair services, and parts inventory are clearly not ready for prime time in the US! It is not like you can go to another dealer or repair shop; your are stuck with the one service location and team. Lesson learned?
@@ryanpowell2793 yes; it has a lot to offer but being an earlier adopter I was not prepared and quickly became impatient and frustrated but some owners are more patient and really love it; a tough call!
A colleague has one of these cars and I recently sat as a passenger on a 150-mile trip. I am a big chap - ex-rugby prop. The rear seats were an absolute impossibility. The front seats were really rather small - both width and length. Anyone 6 feet and above beware. Everything else was really impressive, ride, acceleration handling etc.
i'm prefer the polstar because the volwagen id3 is a VAN and the mustang is not a mustang! the polestar has a realy dashboard and not a vanity mirror behind the steering wheel
My dad will get the Polestar 2 dual motor and we weren't considering the Performance Pack and even the guy at the car dealer said that the brakes were rarely used as you will only use the regenerative braking and the suspension was the same unless you want to drive it around a track are much better for comfort.
The Polestar is Chinese. China (Geely) are in the process of moving Volvo to China as they slowly hollow out western industry and jobs. They cannot get traction with their own brands so they use western brands against us. This hollowing out will eventually hollow out every single sector as they move all industries in house to China. China are literally an enemy, that may sound like hyperbole but it manifestly isn't. They are a communist/totalitarian regime. Partnership is not a part of their thinking process. It is the cover they use to slowly dismember western economies. They do not want partnership they want control and ownership. This is an will increasingly bleed in to political control and eventually erosion of western freedoms. China simply cannot allow freedom of thought or speech, it is not only antithetical but an existential threat to their regime. They cannot limit restrictions of freedom to their own country as this is a constant pressure on their regime. So they need to extinguish freedom in as many places as possible. All empires spread their model. This will eventually be true for us. We are walking ourselves in to totalitarian control. If you think it seems too far fetched then you need to think deeper and harder. If you think this process will be benign, it will not be. They will slowly tighten their grip on democracy. Your government will be controlled by China, you will not be allowed to change your government and your government will impose every single decision handed down by China. You will not be able to protest or question this decision. You and your children will grow up without any freedom for the rest of your/their lives. As one example China force sterilises people, in the 80's Chinese themselves, now Uyghurs.
Honestly, I envy you guys that live in a country with rapidly growing charging station locations. I live in a developing country and the only charging stations available are either in houses or dealerships
Regarding the key, you're not supposed to use it other than a backup. Install the phone app, pair it with your car and it will automatically unlock for you as long as your phone is in your pocket. It's basically a keyless car.
Stupid idea. So you forget to charge your phone (or you lose it) and suddenly you can't start the car. Brilliant! Yes, you can lose keys too but its a lot harder as you're not constantly taking them out of your pocket or bag.
I use my phone for a lot of other stuff. I pay with it, I start the climate control with it, I Identify myself with it. If the battery ran out or I lost it, I would have a bunch of bigger problems than having to fetch the backup key to get in the car. I would never forget my phone, but occationally I pull the cars door handle in vain because the key is in another pair of trousers.
@@voltaelektrifiera3556 Might be tricky getting the backup key if you're 100 miles from home. I would suggest being stuck with a 2 ton brick that the AA/RAC have no chance of starting is a bit more of a problem than not being able to whatsapp.
@@ethanmatthews7984 Mat himself has reviewed the new one and said quality was great so shush about the quality, find something else about Tesla’s to complain about
“Easy-Peasy-Lemon-Squeezey”. Yup, I heard that on Raiti’s Ride review. I’m sure you’d like the way he reviews but have typical American humour unlike British way. But I love both of you ‘cause I’m neither British nor American, lol
We need more liftbacks - sedans with the practicality of hatchbacks, that would lower the SUV craze, since people want to have a large vehicle with a large practical trunk, but they are forced to buy either wagons which look like boring dad/handyman cars, smaller hatchbacks or large SUV's, but liftbacks like this have best of both worlds, looks and handling of a sedan, but also practical when you need to carry something larger from time to time.
Guy Martin driving new hyundai EV the other night was interesting... meant to be 300 mile range he got 200, half the chargers didn't work and it cost loads more than a diesel would... they're still at least 2 years off being practical.
I would prefer it to be rear wheel drive, but Volvo is a northern company, and front wheel drive is much better on the snow and ice. Love the android OS, like the range, hope they sell well!
I live in Norway and FWD Volvos are usually much better than most other FWD cars in snow. It feels confident moving and also easier getting out of snow.
It’s a Swedish car and rwd is terrible in snowy conditions, especially with the torque of an electrical motor. I agree that it would be more fun but it doesn’t make sense
There are 2 latches - Mat only closed on one side. So many reviewers do this mistake, but not Sandy Munro😀 - he immediately saw this construction and explained why it's good and consequently closed it properly.
I don't agree that it isn't sporty. What it is is mature. But if you want to drive it like a sports car, it's extremely responsive. At least the two-motor without the PP is. I think this is a bargain, very solid, comfortable and the more you drive it, the more you realize just how good it is.
In the uk this starts at a cheaper price than the model 3, it looks better, has a nicer interior and goes fast enough. Having driven both I prefer the system on the polestar over the Tesla,
I've been lucky and spent ample time with both aswell, it was close but I got the model 3 lr. The range and infrastructure is a big help and the fact things just work (infotainment in the polestar felt like it was missing a few patches) and the hump between the seats caused a few complaints from my eldest. I'd say either is a great car to introduce people to even though as they are so easy to live with
I'm not choosing either one because they're both too small for my taste. Also, one is American and the other is Chinese, two countries I stated I would never buy a vehicle from. I can't stand Tesla's poor build quality and I do not trust the Chinese with anything.
U should do Ram 1500 vs Ford Raptor vs Silverado vs GMC Sierra vs Hilux vs amarok vs Nissan Titan vs suzuki d max Btw all should be 2021 models drag race rolling race and brake test maybe off road test also This is the ultimate pick up race Or Caddilac Escalade vs chevy thaoe vs GMC Yukon vs land cruiser vs Nissan patrol 2021 models Pls do one or both of these
