Polestar is a Swedish name that means North star. In English it may sound like something else but in Sweden/Swedish, it has no such connotation. The Polestar 2 originally is the Volvo Concept 40.2. It basically is a Volvo XC40 in a sedan body and was designed by Volvo. Volvo didn't use the body so Polestar did. Polestar is a modified, rebadged Volvo but a lot sportier. Almost everyone that works at Polestar used to work for Volvo or currently works with Volvo. You can see a lot of Volvo in the car, the seats, the vents in the back, the dividers in the trunk, the Thor's hammer lights, the paint colors. In the introduced by not on sale yet Polestar 3, you can see a lot of similarities and shared parts with the Volvo EX90. It's not that they are owned by the same company that makes them so similar. It's more that they are the same company but Polestar is like a sporty division of Volvo. Same thing in terms of where they are headquartered. All design, engineering, track and road and crash testing is out of Gothenburg. They start building them in factories in China, then expand to the USA, then will start manufacturing them in Europe around 2026/2027. They use all of the safety features of Volvo and are built in the same solid manner because essentially, they are built by Volvo. The Polestar 3 thankfully excised the center console so that whole area is open now.
Polestar is also own by a Chinese company(Geely) so that its Chinese name 極星 mean the same thing. (北極星=North pole star) which the North (北) part is usually omitted because there is no South Pole star so no need to mention the "North" part. So it is simply reduced to just Polestar without the North. It is considered a "Guiding Star" hence the name. The name would have zero connection to what English speaking person would have in their mind. (Pole dancing.)
That was not only an informative, well-produced video, it was also FUN and thoroughly entertaining to watch, mainly thanks to the repartee between Andrea and Zack! You guys are the best; happy New Year to all.
The rebate/tax credit gets sucked away by the dealer in additional markup. I’ll never buy a car from a dealership that adds additional markup over MSRP Period, End of Story
I hear you but… Carmakers like Tesla raised the prices of their cars by the amount of the rebates. So, MSRP is inflated. Zack’s 100% correct. The government should not be meddling in car sales.
I own a polestar 2 now for 6 months and I love it. It is quick and agile with a great interior. I've taken it on 2 long road trips now and it is comfortable and efficient. I love the 155 KW charging speed. To top it all off, I get a lot of compliments with this car. However, I agree with the cup holder issue. It is what it is...
Perfect timing. Still waiting on our 23 Polestar 2 (LRSM, Midnight, no packages) to Vancouver. Still considering changing it to dual motor. A bonus is you can now add the software performance upgrade to the dual motor afterwards for $1200 CAD. As Andrea pointed out last P2 video, Canadian federal $5000 rebate applies to both single and dual motor. BC rebate applies to single motor only and is on a sliding scale based on income. A note for people ordering a new P2, dealers can and will charge a doc fee which is not mentioned Vancouver (GAIN) charges about $900.
Happy New Year. Today is my birthday and you guys have kept me informed and entertained all year long. I always look forward to your videos and I look forward to 2023 with you.
My thoughts exactly, Zack, when I heard they were going with the "Polestar" name! I wish these car companies would just spec down the powerful dual motor models to make them simpler. No heated steering wheel, just good heater and cooler, knobs for heater controls (even if by wire). Even a single motor model with a smaller display but cheaper by $5K would be great. Regardarding federal rebates, I would tend to agree. Whether a $5K rebate really results in a $5K savings for the consumer depends on the demand and supply elasticities for these vehicles. If demand is strong, sellers can simply raise prices and recover a good portion of that $5K rebate. One could argue that incentives are helpful for both the buyer and the seller when the market is emergent and there are risky investments to be made by car companies, but we have now passed that point. Even if there will be a transition point, there is no going back to the days where combustion engines will be the main type of propulsion system. The rebate money could be better spent on building the charging infrastructure, or seeing if alternatives like hydrogen could be better for service vehicles like delivery trucks.
New year's resolution for Zach ... half-caff!! 😄😄 Excellent video, as always. Your driving footage is some of the best and shows a lot of hard work! Love the modern, elegant design of Polestar, and price seems very reasonable compared to the competition. Really excited for Polestar, I hope the sparse dealer network doesn't hold them back. Looking forward to lots more from you guys in 2023, happy new year! 🎉👏👏👏🙏🏻💜✨️
The 5k fed and 4k prov (BC) rebate is necessary to help switch consumers over to zero emission EVs. This is what helped me make the switch. Otherwise I would still be polluting in my old ICE car. The faster we can get off fossil fuels the better. (Maybe the price levels should switch as expensive luxury should not qualify).
As Zach mentioned, and as I have said to others before, I don’t appreciate my taxes going towards ‘your’ purchase of a vehicle. I guess the only way to recoup that is to buy one myself.
@@richardmichael59 is it better to use our tax money to fund unnecessary pollution related illnesses in our healthcare system instead? Or should we help eliminate pollution all together as best we can. This isn't perfect but we gotta get off fossil fuels. There should be incentives to switch to battery electrical mowers and chainsaws as well.
@@jasonbyers2746you’re right, it’s far from perfect. If you want a car there is no free ride. Ev or Ice. There is no guarantee your huge EV battery didn’t include Cobalt from Chinese owned mines where children dug it up by hand. So Better air for us but at what cost to some far away land?
@@gs98999 sourcing cobalt can be fixed (hence latest deals with Canadian mines). Pollution in the atmosphere is a totally different animal. Change has to happen it's going to take time and there is no easy fix. It will take a global effort.
I don’t like rebates at all but if they remain, they should be capped at $50k to bring MSRPs down and only apply to North American built and sourced vehicles. I feel a lot better helping someone who can’t afford a BEV to purchase one than helping someone wealthy buy a luxury car. And one that doesn’t have materials from countries which don’t care about the environmental impact like China or Africa is even better.
I really like your programs. I ordered a Polestar 2 AWD mid October and received it in early January. 3 month wait only. A very solid car, a distinctive look and an incredible performance. I had a Volvo XC40, so I really like what this company does. It helps the $12,000 rebate in the province of Quebec. Zack, oh yes, Brandi Love 😂
My wife and I have a Polestar 2 dual motor, we got the Pilot pack instead of the Plus pack as we live in Phoenix so the heat pump/steering wheel are unnecessary and the glass roof kind of a drawback half the year. We love it! The car gets tons of looks and everyone asks first "what is that?!", then once I tell them the next thing they say is "that looks way better than any Tesla!". The cache will grow but we're rather glad we have something so unique. That center console does need updating for sure. They should do something similar to what Volvo did for the C40s center console, they have the same constraints with regards to the center tunnel anyway. However, I disagree with you guys on the software, we had no problem with it. Keep in mind that we're younger though, I forget AM radio even still exists until I come to your youtube channel ;P.
Someone asked what stands out about the Polestar. In addition to it being rather unique, at least for now, the body solidity stands our. It's a very solid automobile. I also find the handling to stand out. It has very high cornering grip and excellent dynamic qualities. It's a sporty drive even though it doesn't really look that sporty.
In Canada, there are three dealerships. I am three hours away from the closest one. Until this company can get a dealer at least an hour away it’s a no go. I would at least like communication from the company,there customer service is sad. Bummer love the car. Great review guys!
I have the ‘23 dual motor with the Pilot option; I live in Florida, so no need for the heat pump, and the open gap moon roof is a bad Idea here. The only design flow in this car is the center console (inefficient mistake). Replaced a Porsche Boxster S and I love it.
I agree if you are going to do a digital shifter, might as well move it out of the centre console. But some manufacturers have miraculously figured out how to fit a shifter, arm rest, and two cup holders in the centre console.
I own a Polestar 2, no am radio is not an issue for me. I listen to sports talk radio thru iHeart radio, nice thing about it is when you're travelling you never have to find your station again. Andriod automotive works well and is very easy to use, but I'm and andriod guy, so it all makes sense to me. Apple carplay(wired) is available now too if you prefer ios.
As a Polestar 2 performance owner, here in Toronro - I can get any AM station, in a multitude of free apps on the cebtre console. No.need to use your phone, and of course it's then digital, not analog - way better than AM, and it doesn't lose signal strength.
Thank you for the review. I have the 2023 Polestar 2. PPP. THUNDER grey leather. This is my favorite car ever. I have already had a Tesla model 3 and a Tesla model Y. This car has them beat both in looks, and fit and finish.
@@robc7563 Thanks. Sounds good. I'm a fan of Polestar and Volvo. But Polestars are much sportier and now they're getting their own style starting with the 3 onward.
Good review. I’d add that snow and ice performance of my dual motor AWD Polestar 2 is EXCEPTIONAL with Michelin Ice and Snow tires. Better than my 4WD Ram 2500 and every bit as goods as my previous Grand Cherokee. Agree with the annoying cup holder layout.
Perhaps it is because you have a press car but downloading apps will give you your AM radio option. Once you have logged in, you are able to download apps from the apps store. I have Radioplayer downloaded which gives me the AM/FM stations including AM730 so I can check traffic condition before my commute.
It definitely is inexcusable not to include AM radio when others do. It is a silly exclusion. However, I think it is also important not to mischaracterize this as it is possible to get AM radio if you need it, albeit a roundabout way with third party apps. In the review it is made to sound impossible. Great car otherwise.
the traffic radio station is on AM as well I have to agree w/ zack that no AM is stupid, I know google map have traffic alerts but sometimes they aren't accurate
AM radio is currently being debated in the US congress, there is a bill trying to help with this. the issue is the EV makers don't want to deal with reducing the interference from the motors and other supporting electronics. (I think Tesla was the among the first offenders to remove it from cars) if one lives in rural areas, AM radio is still quite popular. As for, "well just use the internet to listen to an app..." ever been in areas where there is no cellular coverage? Your TuneIn won't work there. ;)
Happy New year! I agree with Zach, governments need to stop paying rebate incentives for EV's. Since these vehicles are so great, then there's no need to pay consumers to buy these.
Nice, fun, and informative video as usual. Like othe EV manufacturers Volvo also does the same trick. In BC you have 5k incentive so Volvo wants that 5k by giving you a package that is really needed to make this car like a car. You save 5k ,but you lost it by purchasing the nessary package. ID4, ioniq 5, ev6 and like other evs, same tactics.
Wow Andrea, I like the look of the Polstar with it's very less is more look. This must be a very engaging drive and as you both say aimed at the premium segment. I wonder if they'll ever bring out a more accessible model? However this is a super package.
C'mon Polestar...redesign that centre console and give me a real 2nd cup holder and get rid of that transmission hump on floor of the back and I'd happily purchase. Those are the 2 sticking points with me.
Great review as always. Talk of comparisons in driving feel and preferences are especially useful for our “buy now drive after” time. Built in China is non starter for me though.
I like the if you know, you know aspect of Polestar. I don't care about immediate brand recognition. I would love it if they could increase the range a bit, like by an additional 150 miles. Lol.
Polestar could significantly increase its range, if they could make the car into a frog shape like a model 3, for more aerodynamic design. But the CEO of Polestar is a designer, not an engineer, so he picked looks over aerodynamics.
@@Mariobrownio1989 The car was designed by Volvo and not as a pure electric car. When Ingelath and Missoni were with Volvo they designed the Concept 40.1 and 40.2. The XC40 is the 40.1 and the Polestar 2 is the 40.2 The actual Polestar-designed cars are starting with the Polestar 3 and that's on a dedicated platform. The Polestar 2 is not.
Incentives don't mean they don't have to battle for your business. In fact, it incentivizes them to produce EVs at a certain cost. If you make your car too expensive, then you lost that competitive edge.
Not true, the higher price limit for companies to qualify has actually made these cars more expensive. Used to be $45,000, now it's $60,000, so those cars under $45k have almost disappeared....
@@Motormouth... so you just admitted that having incentives did help keep down the prices. When you increase the incentives, you will see a price increase. That part is obvious I agree that if you make the incentive too generous, then it wouldn't bring down the price all that much, but that's a different argument altogether. Even then, it still gives automakers a significant push to keep the price under a certain amount. Incentives also help make "lower tier" Evs more competitive, which gives companies a reason to build them.
AM radio - use TuneIn appI As for the single motor, it's still $3500 but I can see the value for most given the AWD and extra power benefits. I drive to Windsor and the distance is 380Km and those extra Km's made the difference to making it without stopping and topping up SOC. The dual motor and the loss of efficiency over the single is significant enough to add range anxiety. Saying that, winter use would require a stop The Polestar is the most "normal" looking EV interior - The google automotive OS is actually quite good and the simplicity is very obvious As for the SUV, both the Polestar 3 and 4 will be on different and more advanced platforms.
Eeekk Cup holder is bad!! Handsome vehicle but pricey packages! I think I will get a Porsche instead because it’s sporty while polestar is a family vehicle. 😆 what do you think Andrea? 😆 A great funny video Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻
Well you know me and Porsche, always a wonderful choice but very pricey. This is a fun option at a more affordable price point. As I said in the review, I wouldn't add all the packages just one to keep the price down.
@@andreaspencer9813 yes You are right on about not to add all the packages. 👍🏻 I am looking forward to many more your videos in 2023!, Happy New Year! 🥳🎉👍🏻 🎆 🎇
Thanks for a great video!!! I agree great value! How does the Cadillac EV compare? Polestar has always been the upgraded spec for Volvo. It’s cool their spinning off. This will become super expensive!!!
Good review. Could you possibly include some range tests. Seems to me the battery on the Polestar 2 is a little small, maybe they should have offered a bigger version.
I test drove it a year ago and while it drove very nicely (fast, comfortable), the one cup holder in the front is unacceptable. I usually carry one bottle, but very often a second one.
If there is a Wagon E-Volvo I mean Wagon Polestar it would be lovely to be chosen. Especially in Canada, I think there are not enough Wagon style vehicles in the market that can be chosen.
All the engineers putting necessary controls into an LCD screen, should be forced to spend a few days in a winter climate, and see how horrible the screen response becomes. Then maybe, just maybe, they might consider leaving a few buttons available for us in the northern climates.
Yup, everyone seems to ignore the Northern folks in Canada about the average climate in say Manitoba for example. -15 to -25°C for at least 3 months a year and I'm being conservative. The depletion of battery at those temperatures should be addressed don't you think?
I have a PS2. I preheat the cabine for 15 to 30min in the winter before leaving. The screen is responsive anytime and also the battery is preheated when plugged to my Level 2 charging station. the Polestar 2 has been designed in Sweden...and comes with the preconditioning feature of the battery. No need to get too much buttons as well, Google assistant can do almost everything you want. The key is the network infrastructure, by chance I live in QC. Perhaps I would have considered a PHEV in others Province for now.
Performance: excellent. Range and recharge speed: good. UI: excellent. Interior packaging efficiency: poor. Value: as always with a Volvo product, this depends whether in your mind it competes with mainstream or luxury products. Materials, quality, and performance are luxury class...but standard equipment levels, dealer support, and brand cachet are low. In short, value is poor compared to Chevy or VW, but arguably good compared to, say, BMW or Audi. Still, competition is heating up -- see Hyundai offering Porsche-fast 800-volt charging in the Ioniq5. It seems like Polestar aims at a narrow segment that cares a great deal about performance and quality, has plenty of money, but doesn't care at all about badge snobbery and is willing to roll the dice on a new brand without a dealer network as such.
Fair point about incentives Zack, but charging infrastructure is no more fair to taxpayers - still benefits individuals and businesses. Much better use would be mass transit and last mile decarbonisation, in freight hubs.
@Rick D I think the right wing / libertarian answer is that if you're rich enough to have a chalet you're rich enough to buy your own ev without incentives. That also sees nothing worth the public good in decarbonising / eliminating fossil pollution.
Just a small correction. Dual motors adds $5000cdn to the price, not 3500 or whatever was stated in the video. Still well worth the money tho. Love my Polestar 2 more than any ev I've owned (including Tesla model y) I'd have to disagree with you on the infotainment. I have found it to be the most intuitive and easiest to learn, not to mention the best of any car I've tried.
Checked one out at Polestar in Laval, Qc. (neighbour just received his 350Kw performance version). Was disappointed. Am a senior, 6' and 210 lbs. After sitting in the front (claustrophobic) seat I needed to twist myself into a pretzel and bang my head trying to get into the back (small door opening). How tall are you Zack? Much more impressed with the Ioniq 5 (I've put my deposit down on a AWD Preferred Ultimate...very quiet/smooth and quick, spacious, easy in and out, leather, huge panoramic roof, heads up display, heat pump, one pedal drive, etc., etc. not to mention, in my opinion, better finish and layout). Lots more car for quite a bit less $$. Can't wait to get it. Only problem is long wait period.
After current Tesla m3 price drop, no one will touch this car. They will have to drop their price by at least 5k and lower their interest rate or gtfo.
It doesn't compare. The GV70 is a luxo cruiser SUV that is only slightly sporty. The Polestar 2 is a liftback sedan with a raised ride height and is very sporty. They're two different types of vehicles.
Nice looking vehicle, ground clearance looks decent at 6” I think? I just googled Polestar 3 which has more ground clearance - like the overall appearance of Polestar 3 even more.
I don’t disagree with Zach’s stance on rebates and government involvement, having said that the rebates entice buyers which normalizes the the new tech the more EVs that are on the road. Of course as the ev sector matures we will lost the rebates and get into traditional market competition.
Very interesting report on 4WD Polestar 2. It's a bargain considering other possibilities mentioned in the video (in Quebec they get an extra 7,000$ rebate over the 5,000$ paid by....Zack !!). Andrea said that dual motor is a 3,500$ option but Polestar website talks about 5,000$ !! So where did you get the 1,500$ rebate ? Beside the design of the center console, the problem with this car is the place where they build it. In China !!! By the way did you know that fabrication of each Polestar 2 generates 25 (metric) tons of CO2 ? It's huge !!! That is equivalent to run a 8,7l/100km gas car for 125,000 km.
The quality of the car is great. If you don't like China-built for political reasons, well, a lot of stuff is made there. A lot of components in many cars are from China. And almost all of the consumer electronic products I buy, computers, stereos, televisions, you name it, are from Western companies but made in China. Polestar is a Western company owned by a Chinese company and it makes sense for now to make the cars in China. There are plans to make the next model, Polestar 3, in the USA and in a few years in Europe.
Regarding Zach's on-going issue with "no AM radio", it may be different in Canada, but here in Massachusetts on my Volvo I simply say, "Hey Google, play WBZ (or whatever) on Tune in radio" and it plays, same as any FM station. No phone connected or anything. How hard is that?
@@richardmichael59google Siddharth Kara, he’s got a book coming out on the Cobalt mining in the Congo. He was recently on the largest podcast, very, very moving and informative. There is something very sinister going on here with the whole EV push. I think this topic is as close as any in terms of attempting to get to that root.
And the extraction of oil to make fuel for ICE vehicles magically comes with no human or environmental externalities? The Oil Issue should be brought up on every ICE review.
So glad you clarified that Polestar isn't part of Volvo anymore. As I type this on my One Plus phone no more Chinese brands for me. Crappy customer service crappy batteries. The US had the right idea and we should have a similar policy. I guess Volvo is Chinese owned as well now?
@@yslee1401 Bad information. Geely is the owner but Volvo and Polestar are separate companies acquired by Geely. The engineering, design and personnel are out of Sweden, not China.
I love how the cohost complained about govt EV incentives. I agree, let’s end fossil fuel subsidies from the govt right now. No? Ok, keep the EV incentives.
Removing the armrest for a second cup of coffee. It’s a red flag right there. The moment you have a family you need more than one cup holder. Also, paying for additional package for safety like rear cross traffic alert is ridiculous.
Nice review as always but I'm still not convinced about EVs yet... still not enough range and the infrastructure is lacking for when you want to take long trips... You didn't mention how long it takes to charge the vehicle, which I think is most important for any EV review... EVs are still a long way off for the average consumer... and, I agree with Zack... scrap the rebates (taxpayer dollars) and let the market sort out the winners and losers... invest that rebate money into viable infrastructure.
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I like how Zack is just straight to the point, and Andrea is more sophisticated! You guys balance it out but also get the message through!
Polestar is a Swedish name that means North star. In English it may sound like something else but in Sweden/Swedish, it has no such connotation.
The Polestar 2 originally is the Volvo Concept 40.2. It basically is a Volvo XC40 in a sedan body and was designed by Volvo. Volvo didn't use the body so Polestar did. Polestar is a modified, rebadged Volvo but a lot sportier. Almost everyone that works at Polestar used to work for Volvo or currently works with Volvo. You can see a lot of Volvo in the car, the seats, the vents in the back, the dividers in the trunk, the Thor's hammer lights, the paint colors. In the introduced by not on sale yet Polestar 3, you can see a lot of similarities and shared parts with the Volvo EX90. It's not that they are owned by the same company that makes them so similar. It's more that they are the same company but Polestar is like a sporty division of Volvo. Same thing in terms of where they are headquartered. All design, engineering, track and road and crash testing is out of Gothenburg. They start building them in factories in China, then expand to the USA, then will start manufacturing them in Europe around 2026/2027. They use all of the safety features of Volvo and are built in the same solid manner because essentially, they are built by Volvo.
The Polestar 3 thankfully excised the center console so that whole area is open now.
Polestar is the north star in english, as well
100% owned by Geely of China
Polestar is also own by a Chinese company(Geely) so that its Chinese name 極星 mean the same thing.
(北極星=North pole star) which the North (北) part is usually omitted because there is no South Pole star so no need to mention the "North" part. So it is simply reduced to just Polestar without the North.
It is considered a "Guiding Star" hence the name. The name would have zero connection to what English speaking person would have in their mind. (Pole dancing.)
That was not only an informative, well-produced video, it was also FUN and thoroughly entertaining to watch, mainly thanks to the repartee between Andrea and Zack! You guys are the best; happy New Year to all.
The rebate/tax credit gets sucked away by the dealer in additional markup. I’ll never buy a car from a dealership that adds additional markup over MSRP Period, End of Story
No markups on Polestars. They are sold online.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Good to know Thanks
Just be aware there is still a dealer doc fee that is not mentioned when you order online. I believe it's GAIN in Vancouver who charges about $900.
You'd be stupid if you did, why would you buy anything with Mark up, screw the ones that mark up the car
I hear you but… Carmakers like Tesla raised the prices of their cars by the amount of the rebates. So, MSRP is inflated. Zack’s 100% correct. The government should not be meddling in car sales.
Yep, I agreed those Canucks, again.... nice review as always, happy 2023, cheers V!
I own a polestar 2 now for 6 months and I love it. It is quick and agile with a great interior. I've taken it on 2 long road trips now and it is comfortable and efficient. I love the 155 KW charging speed. To top it all off, I get a lot of compliments with this car. However, I agree with the cup holder issue. It is what it is...
How's the ride quality? Every critics review seem to zero in on the ride quality as being particularly bad.
You guys are truly great together; I appreciate the yin and yang balance that both of your perspectives offer. Very informative, very appealing.
"For your consideration"...real not much to consider here as they are all +$20k over the Polestar! Happy New year Guys!
Perfect timing. Still waiting on our 23 Polestar 2 (LRSM, Midnight, no packages) to Vancouver. Still considering changing it to dual motor. A bonus is you can now add the software performance upgrade to the dual motor afterwards for $1200 CAD. As Andrea pointed out last P2 video, Canadian federal $5000 rebate applies to both single and dual motor. BC rebate applies to single motor only and is on a sliding scale based on income.
A note for people ordering a new P2, dealers can and will charge a doc fee which is not mentioned Vancouver (GAIN) charges about $900.
Happy New Year. Today is my birthday and you guys have kept me informed and entertained all year long. I always look forward to your videos and I look forward to 2023 with you.
Happy Birthday and Happy New Year, have a great day, all the best to you in 2023. Thanks for the kind words.
Always love both of your reviews and i had no idea about Volvo, figured Polestar was just a new company.
My thoughts exactly, Zack, when I heard they were going with the "Polestar" name!
I wish these car companies would just spec down the powerful dual motor models to make them simpler. No heated steering wheel, just good heater and cooler, knobs for heater controls (even if by wire). Even a single motor model with a smaller display but cheaper by $5K would be great.
Regardarding federal rebates, I would tend to agree. Whether a $5K rebate really results in a $5K savings for the consumer depends on the demand and supply elasticities for these vehicles. If demand is strong, sellers can simply raise prices and recover a good portion of that $5K rebate. One could argue that incentives are helpful for both the buyer and the seller when the market is emergent and there are risky investments to be made by car companies, but we have now passed that point. Even if there will be a transition point, there is no going back to the days where combustion engines will be the main type of propulsion system. The rebate money could be better spent on building the charging infrastructure, or seeing if alternatives like hydrogen could be better for service vehicles like delivery trucks.
Now there are car customers who want a big screen. and I suspect that many customers do not want to buy an expensive car with little horse power
Then you probably have to choose something like the Kia Niro
New year's resolution for Zach ... half-caff!! 😄😄
Excellent video, as always. Your driving footage is some of the best and shows a lot of hard work!
Love the modern, elegant design of Polestar, and price seems very reasonable compared to the competition.
Really excited for Polestar, I hope the sparse dealer network doesn't hold them back.
Looking forward to lots more from you guys in 2023, happy new year! 🎉👏👏👏🙏🏻💜✨️
Thank you so much, Happy New Year to you as well.
The 5k fed and 4k prov (BC) rebate is necessary to help switch consumers over to zero emission EVs. This is what helped me make the switch. Otherwise I would still be polluting in my old ICE car.
The faster we can get off fossil fuels the better. (Maybe the price levels should switch as expensive luxury should not qualify).
As Zach mentioned, and as I have said to others before, I don’t appreciate my taxes going towards ‘your’ purchase of a vehicle.
I guess the only way to recoup that is to buy one myself.
@@richardmichael59 is it better to use our tax money to fund unnecessary pollution related illnesses in our healthcare system instead? Or should we help eliminate pollution all together as best we can. This isn't perfect but we gotta get off fossil fuels. There should be incentives to switch to battery electrical mowers and chainsaws as well.
@@jasonbyers2746you’re right, it’s far from perfect. If you want a car there is no free ride. Ev or Ice. There is no guarantee your huge EV battery didn’t include Cobalt from Chinese owned mines where children dug it up by hand. So Better air for us but at what cost to some far away land?
@@gs98999 sourcing cobalt can be fixed (hence latest deals with Canadian mines). Pollution in the atmosphere is a totally different animal. Change has to happen it's going to take time and there is no easy fix. It will take a global effort.
I don’t like rebates at all but if they remain, they should be capped at $50k to bring MSRPs down and only apply to North American built and sourced vehicles. I feel a lot better helping someone who can’t afford a BEV to purchase one than helping someone wealthy buy a luxury car. And one that doesn’t have materials from countries which don’t care about the environmental impact like China or Africa is even better.
I really like your programs. I ordered a Polestar 2 AWD mid October and received it in early January. 3 month wait only. A very solid car, a distinctive look and an incredible performance. I had a Volvo XC40, so I really like what this company does. It helps the $12,000 rebate in the province of Quebec. Zack, oh yes, Brandi Love 😂
My wife and I have a Polestar 2 dual motor, we got the Pilot pack instead of the Plus pack as we live in Phoenix so the heat pump/steering wheel are unnecessary and the glass roof kind of a drawback half the year. We love it!
The car gets tons of looks and everyone asks first "what is that?!", then once I tell them the next thing they say is "that looks way better than any Tesla!". The cache will grow but we're rather glad we have something so unique.
That center console does need updating for sure. They should do something similar to what Volvo did for the C40s center console, they have the same constraints with regards to the center tunnel anyway. However, I disagree with you guys on the software, we had no problem with it. Keep in mind that we're younger though, I forget AM radio even still exists until I come to your youtube channel ;P.
Someone asked what stands out about the Polestar. In addition to it being rather unique, at least for now, the body solidity stands our. It's a very solid automobile. I also find the handling to stand out. It has very high cornering grip and excellent dynamic qualities. It's a sporty drive even though it doesn't really look that sporty.
Nice looking car. Did not get a chance yet to watch this review. Have a safe and Happy New Year to all of you
Happy New Year to you as well, all the best in 2023!
Best wishes to both of you and your families for the New Year.
Happy New Year to you as well, looking forward to sharing more reviews in 2023.
Happy new year motormouths ! 🎉😊
Happy New Year to you as well!
In Canada, there are three dealerships. I am three hours away from the closest one. Until this company can get a dealer at least an hour away it’s a no go. I would at least like communication from the company,there customer service is sad. Bummer love the car. Great review guys!
“You have to download an app…”
Get with the times you two. This has been a way of life for decades now.
You guys are my absolute favorite! Very informative and detailed review.❤ 👌🏾
I have the ‘23 dual motor with the Pilot option; I live in Florida, so no need for the heat pump, and the open gap moon roof is a bad Idea here. The only design flow in this car is the center console (inefficient mistake). Replaced a Porsche Boxster S and I love it.
I prefer the shifter to be away from the center console - then you have room for useful things, like cup holders
I agree if you are going to do a digital shifter, might as well move it out of the centre console. But some manufacturers have miraculously figured out how to fit a shifter, arm rest, and two cup holders in the centre console.
@@marclangman4836 lol, true
Ah, I see Zack is a true 604 man of culture. Who doesn't enjoy a sip of Brandi(s)? 😁
I will pass all day long on a sip of a pole dancer. Perhaps you misinterpreted the pun from Zach?
I own a Polestar 2, no am radio is not an issue for me. I listen to sports talk radio thru iHeart radio, nice thing about it is when you're travelling you never have to find your station again. Andriod automotive works well and is very easy to use, but I'm and andriod guy, so it all makes sense to me. Apple carplay(wired) is available now too if you prefer ios.
The cup holder situation is a deal breaker. If they can’t get something that simple right…
That's a bold Designed Sedan 🥳😍; a great review from you guys as usual, Happy New Year 🥳🥳🥳
As a Polestar 2 performance owner, here in Toronro - I can get any AM station, in a multitude of free apps on the cebtre console. No.need to use your phone, and of course it's then digital, not analog - way better than AM, and it doesn't lose signal strength.
Thank you for the review. I have the 2023 Polestar 2. PPP. THUNDER grey leather. This is my favorite car ever. I have already had a Tesla model 3 and a Tesla model Y. This car has them beat both in looks, and fit and finish.
So happy to hear you are enjoying your Polestar 2, I had a lot of fun with it too.
Where do you service your Polestar?
@@benjaminsmith2287 I am near a Polestar space in Fort Lauderdale. They actually picked it up and brought it back. I am really loving this car.
@@robc7563 Thanks. Sounds good. I'm a fan of Polestar and Volvo. But Polestars are much sportier and now they're getting their own style starting with the 3 onward.
That's good to hear. I have a P2 on order but I keep looking at Model 3. (I have driven model 3).
Good review. I’d add that snow and ice performance of my dual motor AWD Polestar 2 is EXCEPTIONAL with Michelin Ice and Snow tires. Better than my 4WD Ram 2500 and every bit as goods as my previous Grand Cherokee. Agree with the annoying cup holder layout.
Perhaps it is because you have a press car but downloading apps will give you your AM radio option. Once you have logged in, you are able to download apps from the apps store. I have Radioplayer downloaded which gives me the AM/FM stations including AM730 so I can check traffic condition before my commute.
All other cars come with AM, it's that they decided to not include it.....
It definitely is inexcusable not to include AM radio when others do. It is a silly exclusion. However, I think it is also important not to mischaracterize this as it is possible to get AM radio if you need it, albeit a roundabout way with third party apps. In the review it is made to sound impossible. Great car otherwise.
@@MoebiusTwo we did mention you need to use your phone and an app
the traffic radio station is on AM as well I have to agree w/ zack that no AM is stupid, I know google map have traffic alerts but sometimes they aren't accurate
AM radio is currently being debated in the US congress, there is a bill trying to help with this. the issue is the EV makers don't want to deal with reducing the interference from the motors and other supporting electronics. (I think Tesla was the among the first offenders to remove it from cars)
if one lives in rural areas, AM radio is still quite popular. As for, "well just use the internet to listen to an app..." ever been in areas where there is no cellular coverage? Your TuneIn won't work there. ;)
Happy New year! I agree with Zach, governments need to stop paying rebate incentives for EV's. Since these vehicles are so great, then there's no need to pay consumers to buy these.
Happy New Year, all the best in 2023!
Thank you Zake for pointing out the ridiculousness of the Canadian government right now. Hopefully things get better by the end of 2023.
Nice, fun, and informative video as usual. Like othe EV manufacturers Volvo also does the same trick. In BC you have 5k incentive so Volvo wants that 5k by giving you a package that is really needed to make this car like a car. You save 5k ,but you lost it by purchasing the nessary package. ID4, ioniq 5, ev6 and like other evs, same tactics.
I like the way it look.
I saw two in Victoria Vancouver Island so far.
I saw a white one in Mill Bay and a midnight in Victoria a while back. Still rare to see in Victoria. Been waiting on our order since July.
The steering wheel hub reminds me of Lincolns of yore
Wow Andrea, I like the look of the Polstar with it's very less is more look. This must be a very engaging drive and as you both say aimed at the premium segment. I wonder if they'll ever bring out a more accessible model? However this is a super package.
This is the entry level model. Polestar is an expensive brand with pricing similar to Volvo.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Sure is!
C'mon Polestar...redesign that centre console and give me a real 2nd cup holder and get rid of that transmission hump on floor of the back and I'd happily purchase. Those are the 2 sticking points with me.
Won't happen with this model. Has already happened with the Polestar 3 and more Polestars to follow. btw, there are batteries in that tunnel.
Square off the rear end and make a Volvo-esqe wagon out of it and I'm sold.
I'm with Zack on the rebates!
So am I the only one who notices that Andrea has a new outfit for every video while Zack has exactly three shirts, all plaid. 😊
Not true, I have four
Andrea is a fashionista!!
I would name it Maddie Sparkles.
One vehicle that I wanna see on sale in Romania so bad.
Great review as always. Talk of comparisons in driving feel and preferences are especially useful for our “buy now drive after” time. Built in China is non starter for me though.
I hope by 2024 they'll have a redesign.
I love the looks of this car, too!!
the new updated facelift model is out for a few months with a great lease deal. Pls do a review of that one!
I like the if you know, you know aspect of Polestar. I don't care about immediate brand recognition. I would love it if they could increase the range a bit, like by an additional 150 miles. Lol.
Polestar could significantly increase its range, if they could make the car into a frog shape like a model 3, for more aerodynamic design. But the CEO of Polestar is a designer, not an engineer, so he picked looks over aerodynamics.
@@Mariobrownio1989 The car was designed by Volvo and not as a pure electric car. When Ingelath and Missoni were with Volvo they designed the Concept 40.1 and 40.2. The XC40 is the 40.1 and the Polestar 2 is the 40.2 The actual Polestar-designed cars are starting with the Polestar 3 and that's on a dedicated platform. The Polestar 2 is not.
Range is plenty
In Sweden that handle in the ceiling he is holding on to is called Gubbhandtag. Old man’s handle.
Incentives don't mean they don't have to battle for your business. In fact, it incentivizes them to produce EVs at a certain cost. If you make your car too expensive, then you lost that competitive edge.
Not true, the higher price limit for companies to qualify has actually made these cars more expensive. Used to be $45,000, now it's $60,000, so those cars under $45k have almost disappeared....
@@Motormouth... so you just admitted that having incentives did help keep down the prices. When you increase the incentives, you will see a price increase. That part is obvious I agree that if you make the incentive too generous, then it wouldn't bring down the price all that much, but that's a different argument altogether. Even then, it still gives automakers a significant push to keep the price under a certain amount. Incentives also help make "lower tier" Evs more competitive, which gives companies a reason to build them.
@@joeisawesome540 In California the Bolt EUV may qualify for $9,500 rebate Jan-Feb 2023. That would make it very affordable
AM radio - use TuneIn appI
As for the single motor, it's still $3500 but I can see the value for most given the AWD and extra power benefits. I drive to Windsor and the distance is 380Km and those extra Km's made the difference to making it without stopping and topping up SOC. The dual motor and the loss of efficiency over the single is significant enough to add range anxiety.
Saying that, winter use would require a stop
The Polestar is the most "normal" looking EV interior - The google automotive OS is actually quite good and the simplicity is very obvious
As for the SUV, both the Polestar 3 and 4 will be on different and more advanced platforms.
I love how he holds the "Oh shit" handles, cracks em up everytime, little scared perhaps?? Wow it's as fast as a mustang gt!
I think the GV60 is a competitor also.
Yes, the GV60 is another good option.
It's not a sedan though. Great vehicle but it's a "crossover." The Ioniq 6 will be a competitor but it isn't as premium as the Polestar 2.
Semantics. Both are 4 doors with a hatch.
@Benjamin Smith The Ioniq 6 may be just as nice. We will find out in a few months .
Yeah, Koreans vs the Chinese
How much was the as tested price?
Eeekk Cup holder is bad!! Handsome vehicle but pricey packages! I think I will get a Porsche instead because it’s sporty while polestar is a family vehicle. 😆 what do you think Andrea? 😆 A great funny video Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻
It all depends on budget. This is not a Porsche budget car.
Well you know me and Porsche, always a wonderful choice but very pricey. This is a fun option at a more affordable price point. As I said in the review, I wouldn't add all the packages just one to keep the price down.
@@andreaspencer9813 yes You are right on about not to add all the packages. 👍🏻 I am looking forward to many more your videos in 2023!, Happy New Year! 🥳🎉👍🏻 🎆 🎇
@@10OF9OFBORG Thank you so much, Happy New year to you as well!
Thanks for a great video!!! I agree great value! How does the Cadillac EV compare? Polestar has always been the upgraded spec for Volvo. It’s cool their spinning off. This will become super expensive!!!
Thought Zach would play the 1972 song “Brandy, you're a fine girl
(You're a fine girl)…”
Good review. Could you possibly include some range tests. Seems to me the battery on the Polestar 2 is a little small, maybe they should have offered a bigger version.
Those wider tires in snow are “No Bueno”
As they are in any other vehicle, so buy winter tires. Problem solved.
Great review, really love this vehicle. Is the ID3 available in Canada?
I test drove it a year ago and while it drove very nicely (fast, comfortable), the one cup holder in the front is unacceptable. I usually carry one bottle, but very often a second one.
Great content- well done
Do you find the ride overly harsh on those 20” wheels?
If there is a Wagon E-Volvo I mean Wagon Polestar it would be lovely to be chosen. Especially in Canada, I think there are not enough Wagon style vehicles in the market that can be chosen.
Big brakes and Olins for 7K is not bad! Does it gets sport buckets seats?
No but you get gold seatbelts.
You have to adjust the Ohlins manually. It's a stiff suspension. Only worth it if you want hard-core handling.
All the engineers putting necessary controls into an LCD screen, should be forced to spend a few days in a winter climate, and see how horrible the screen response becomes. Then maybe, just maybe, they might consider leaving a few buttons available for us in the northern climates.
Yup, everyone seems to ignore the Northern folks in Canada about the average climate in say Manitoba for example. -15 to -25°C for at least 3 months a year and I'm being conservative. The depletion of battery at those temperatures should be addressed don't you think?
I have a PS2. I preheat the cabine for 15 to 30min in the winter before leaving. The screen is responsive anytime and also the battery is preheated when plugged to my Level 2 charging station. the Polestar 2 has been designed in Sweden...and comes with the preconditioning feature of the battery. No need to get too much buttons as well, Google assistant can do almost everything you want. The key is the network infrastructure, by chance I live in QC. Perhaps I would have considered a PHEV in others Province for now.
I’m worried about hail and the glass roof. Are they tested for that?
Love how the P2 competes with cars twice its price LOL
Performance: excellent. Range and recharge speed: good. UI: excellent. Interior packaging efficiency: poor. Value: as always with a Volvo product, this depends whether in your mind it competes with mainstream or luxury products. Materials, quality, and performance are luxury class...but standard equipment levels, dealer support, and brand cachet are low. In short, value is poor compared to Chevy or VW, but arguably good compared to, say, BMW or Audi. Still, competition is heating up -- see Hyundai offering Porsche-fast 800-volt charging in the Ioniq5. It seems like Polestar aims at a narrow segment that cares a great deal about performance and quality, has plenty of money, but doesn't care at all about badge snobbery and is willing to roll the dice on a new brand without a dealer network as such.
I always "LAUGH" that any vehicle has to have Ontario plates while driving through wealthy parts of Vancouver like "Shaughnessy"!!!
Fair point about incentives Zack, but charging infrastructure is no more fair to taxpayers - still benefits individuals and businesses. Much better use would be mass transit and last mile decarbonisation, in freight hubs.
Bus comes no where near my house and doesn’t go to the cottage either. Now what?
@Rick D I think the right wing / libertarian answer is that if you're rich enough to have a chalet you're rich enough to buy your own ev without incentives. That also sees nothing worth the public good in decarbonising / eliminating fossil pollution.
@@acchaladka
Interesting.
I wish I owned a chalet.
Just a small correction. Dual motors adds $5000cdn to the price, not 3500 or whatever was stated in the video. Still well worth the money tho. Love my Polestar 2 more than any ev I've owned (including Tesla model y)
I'd have to disagree with you on the infotainment. I have found it to be the most intuitive and easiest to learn, not to mention the best of any car I've tried.
Checked one out at Polestar in Laval, Qc. (neighbour just received his 350Kw performance version). Was disappointed. Am a senior, 6' and 210 lbs. After sitting in the front (claustrophobic) seat I needed to twist myself into a pretzel and bang my head trying to get into the back (small door opening). How tall are you Zack? Much more impressed with the Ioniq 5 (I've put my deposit down on a AWD Preferred Ultimate...very quiet/smooth and quick, spacious, easy in and out, leather, huge panoramic roof, heads up display, heat pump, one pedal drive, etc., etc. not to mention, in my opinion, better finish and layout). Lots more car for quite a bit less $$. Can't wait to get it. Only problem is long wait period.
After current Tesla m3 price drop, no one will touch this car. They will have to drop their price by at least 5k and lower their interest rate or gtfo.
I'm so over SUVs. This though is one of my favorites. I had an S90,kinda reminds me
Great video as usual! Wondering how this would compare with the GV70 electrified???
It doesn't compare. The GV70 is a luxo cruiser SUV that is only slightly sporty. The Polestar 2 is a liftback sedan with a raised ride height and is very sporty. They're two different types of vehicles.
Nice looking vehicle, ground clearance looks decent at 6” I think? I just googled Polestar 3 which has more ground clearance - like the overall appearance of Polestar 3 even more.
I don’t disagree with Zach’s stance on rebates and government involvement, having said that the rebates entice buyers which normalizes the the new tech the more EVs that are on the road. Of course as the ev sector matures we will lost the rebates and get into traditional market competition.
Very interesting report on 4WD Polestar 2. It's a bargain considering other possibilities mentioned in the video (in Quebec they get an extra 7,000$ rebate over the 5,000$ paid by....Zack !!). Andrea said that dual motor is a 3,500$ option but Polestar website talks about 5,000$ !! So where did you get the 1,500$ rebate ?
Beside the design of the center console, the problem with this car is the place where they build it. In China !!! By the way did you know that fabrication of each Polestar 2 generates 25 (metric) tons of CO2 ? It's huge !!! That is equivalent to run a 8,7l/100km gas car for 125,000 km.
@@billyrock8305 I don't know about CR but Insideev's has made 190 miles with the 4WD at the 75 mph test.
Dual motor is a $5000 option in Canada and perhaps it's $3500 USD.
@@touringteg You are right !!! It's $3,500 USD.
The quality of the car is great. If you don't like China-built for political reasons, well, a lot of stuff is made there. A lot of components in many cars are from China. And almost all of the consumer electronic products I buy, computers, stereos, televisions, you name it, are from Western companies but made in China. Polestar is a Western company owned by a Chinese company and it makes sense for now to make the cars in China. There are plans to make the next model, Polestar 3, in the USA and in a few years in Europe.
This was an awesome review but I just can’t get excited about this EV… Next…
Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks for watching!
Have you driven one? You really should try it, especially the 476hp model (which I own) it's fun, really it is!
Regarding Zach's on-going issue with "no AM radio", it may be different in Canada, but here in Massachusetts on my Volvo I simply say, "Hey Google, play WBZ (or whatever) on Tune in radio" and it plays, same as any FM station. No phone connected or anything. How hard is that?
Tune in radio app needs an expensive monthly subscription.
Yeah, I'd have to have AM. What the heck
I get that the cobalt issue is a bit outside of the scope of this channel, but it should be brought up anyway.
Please elaborate.
@@richardmichael59 main component of all these EVs is mined by kids in congo. Pretty awful.
@@richardmichael59google Siddharth Kara, he’s got a book coming out on the Cobalt mining in the Congo. He was recently on the largest podcast, very, very moving and informative. There is something very sinister going on here with the whole EV push. I think this topic is as close as any in terms of attempting to get to that root.
And the extraction of oil to make fuel for ICE vehicles magically comes with no human or environmental externalities? The Oil Issue should be brought up on every ICE review.
@@bassandtrebleclef 🙀 the cat is just about out of the bag and the zealots are getting triggered!!!
Finally 😎😄😄😄 Love the P2!!!!
Get rid of the shifter and put it in a coffee holder and move the armrest back to the normal position
What!! No AM radio!?
I'm confused, I thought it is not a " rebate" at all, it's a tax credit, there is a difference. I could be mistaken.
Canada=rebate USA=tax credit
I do know and like the Polestar brand. Why not dare to be different like the owners of the BITTER SC? It too had beautiful square rear design.❤
So glad you clarified that Polestar isn't part of Volvo anymore. As I type this on my One Plus phone no more Chinese brands for me. Crappy customer service crappy batteries. The US had the right idea and we should have a similar policy. I guess Volvo is Chinese owned as well now?
@@billyrock8305 Who owns Volvo now?
@@billyrock8305 Exactly
Polestar is very much connected with Volvo.
Its 100% Geely, the Chinese car company
@@yslee1401 Bad information. Geely is the owner but Volvo and Polestar are separate companies acquired by Geely. The engineering, design and personnel are out of Sweden, not China.
I love how the cohost complained about govt EV incentives. I agree, let’s end fossil fuel subsidies from the govt right now. No? Ok, keep the EV incentives.
Removing the armrest for a second cup of coffee. It’s a red flag right there. The moment you have a family you need more than one cup holder. Also, paying for additional package for safety like rear cross traffic alert is ridiculous.
Problem this car has limited spaces in USA, I live in Chicago they have nothing close within 150 that they can bring the car or test driving,,
Canadian ballet reference, eh?
Nice review as always but I'm still not convinced about EVs yet... still not enough range and the infrastructure is lacking for when you want to take long trips... You didn't mention how long it takes to charge the vehicle, which I think is most important for any EV review... EVs are still a long way off for the average consumer... and, I agree with Zack... scrap the rebates (taxpayer dollars) and let the market sort out the winners and losers... invest that rebate money into viable infrastructure.
Actually they did mention the time it takes to charge. Pay attention…lol.
Level 3 was about 35 minutes from 10-80% and level 2 was about 8 hrs.
Quit regurgitating the same tired anti-EV talking points.
@@llaughridge Why don't you learn the actual facts?
@@pooh4519 I am quite well learned in the actual facts.
@@llaughridge Obviously quite well is not enough.
Boy was Zach right on about the stupid tax credit. My taxes helping out manufactures overprice theses EV's.
14:03 car makers are basically forcing the government to invest, and offer incentives.