No, it is not informative because there's a new version of the car that was on and about even when this video was first published. For instance, the drawback of having the front and back always engaged leading to less range efficiency in the dual motor model? It is no longer true in the 24MY.
Great comparison video. Much needed real world data. I'm on the hunt for a single motor long range. As I value efficiency over 3 points on my license. Also, insurance is significantly different between the two options. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind words! We have three SMs currently being prepared for sale - one with Pilot pack, one with Plus pack and one with both. Feel free to get in touch for more details.
I would definitely go for the single motor as for the majority of drivers the additional traction benefit is very marginal compared with the reduction in efficiency. EV’s do though lend themselves to rear wheel drive to avoid torque steer and front wheel scramble - and if designed around a EV specific platform can free up space for a frunk. It is interesting that Polestar have now changed the single motor model from fwd to rwd. Autocar testers of the similar size Tesla M3 and BMW i4 report that they have a preference for the single motor rear wheel drive models. They are less heavy and a bit sweeter to drive. Unfortunately in many cases you have to go for twin motors to get a longer range battery when in reality the extra range is only a sop to first EV adopters who still worry about range anxiety. Good therefore to see Polestar now offering the option of a longer range single motor model. IMHO paying £10k more for a twin motor M3 with just a bit more range (over the more than adequate standard SR+ model) and a few more speakers is a ridiculous amount. At current used EV prices I think the Polestar is terrific buy. For the majority of owners the interior ambience and quality is at a much higher level than the Tesla and the SatNav/Infortainment system far easier and simpler to use. Frankly with even very uninspiring EV variants of ICE models e.g. Vauxhall Astra and other Stellantis models costing over £40k buying a nearly used premium EV for less is a no brainer.
I am seriously looking to move from diesel to electric car. I have had a Volvo, which was the most comfy car we ever had so the polestar has gone number one
My target would be the cheapest car with a motor in the back, i.e. most likely a 1st gen AWD. I do not need another FWD in this life. Adaptive CC would also be a requirement.
They are excellent value for money now and the first examples sold in the UK came with both Pilot and Plus packs, making it easier to find one with all the gadgets in the colour / price range you want.
Great comparison. Thanks. I would need AWD being in Canada for winter. Question: is there a roll up shade on that glass roof for extreme hot summer days
@@wiselyauto Yes, we rented similar car in Dubai winter at 35 degrees of celsius : ), and tinted roof was very efficent reflect heat back to the universe.
This age Polestar 2s come equipped with 2 permanent magnet motors, meaning they have to be energised at all times, so no way to disengage the front axle.
@Wisely Automotive: I have a question - I can't get lower than 19-20 kWh/100 km (about 30 kWh/100 miles) whatever I do on a 2022 LR DM Polestar 2 but without the Plus pack (no glass roof, no pilot pack either). That limits me to 300 km safe range. Can the missing heat pump be the issue? Driving in the usual Irish weather, with single pedal driving, A/C set to 19 C auto (due to PS2 air condensation issue). Doesn't matter if I do motorways or cities, A/B/national roads. I managed to get 17 kWh in the mountains but that's because of lots of regen. Is the issue in the car, my driving or the heat pump, so if I switch for the new or a car with Plus pack I'd get closer to your values?
The mountains might give a clue. You will deffo use a lot more than you regen, as regen is quite lossy (only 70% efficient). Therefore I wonder if speed / driving style is the key? Polestar does have a bit of a rep for not doing its numbers as well (like many). Best test would be a return motorway trip within a few hours with cruise set. That'd give a hard figure corrected for headwind and remove driver element.
