I have an MY24 LRSM, they moved to a rear wheel drive in the single motor variant for 24 and it is lovely to drive. The Google interface is fantastic, the battery percentage calculation is normally bang on or, just a little pessimistic, which is the right side of the line to be on when looking at range in an EV. Great Video as always ;-)
Awesome, my son has the same and 12 thousand miles later is lovin it. He gets almost exactly the range of my Ioniq 6 SE AWD, though the PS2 batt is a little bigger. He finds the seats in the PS2 much more comfortable than the Ioniq's. Great car and one of the most "available" cars in Canada, next to Tesla. Everything else is backordered!
If you are buying new, the 2024 LR SM definitely seems like the pick of the range. We are hoping to get our hands on them as they start trickling onto the used market. Enjoy!
I’ve just read that quite a number of of potential Tesla customers are being put off because of Elon Musk’s troubling political views… I think, though I love my model 3, I’ll be looking to Polestar for my next car!
Please cite his “troubling” political views; at least the ones you don’t like and please be specific. Or are you just repeating the common received wisdom? If you want a worse car, you are also free to do so as you are guided by emotion. It’s amusing how buying a car from the CCP apparently has ZERO troubling political ramifications. Just ask a Uyghur!
I've tried this and the model 3 and I really like the polestar. Model 3 is nice but the polestar I just thought was the better car. Android automotive is by far the best non Tesla EV system too.
So I have been driving a 2021 Polestar 2 with the smallest configuration possible via Sixt+ subscription for one year now. Even in the old model, one pedal drive is so smooth and fun to use, the software is very sleek and clean. When you connect your iPhone, you can choose which voice control you want to use by either pressing the button shortly for the onboard Google Assistant or longer to bring up Siri. Route planning with Google maps including all charging stops is superb. Calculated charge state of arrival is calculated very precise, but with conservative driving I always get more in the end. Which certainly is better than the other way around. I have been enjoying this car so much, that I have now ordered a 2025 PS2 LRSM in color Snow, with a 82 kWh battery (instead of 64) and 200 kW single engine (instead of just 165). Acceleration in that setup was already absolutely sufficient and fun. I did not choose the dual motor or even the performance pack in favour of more range and driving comfort. I am so looking forward to the handling with the new rear engine setup, the glass roof, the leather seats, etc. and I can't wait to see, how far I can go with one fully charged battery.
I am old enough to remember having the navigation screen in the instrument cluster was such a big deal and only available for top end German cars. Even the cheapest Polestar have this feature is just unreal! This along with apple car play and android auto, I don't know what else one could ask for?
I had the chance to rent one for a day in Belgium, as a nice upgrade to the car I had reserved. It's a great car, even in the lowest speck. Very good interior, much better quality. It's a hatchback, it's very comfortable, it drives well even in the one motor version (I had the front wheel drive version, MY2023, the 2024 is RWD and more powerful). The only flaw I noticed is the 11.5 m turn diameter. Everything else is better than the Tesla3, except the price probably, although they reduced it so you would need to check if it's available in your country.
What a great review, you can see Volvo DNA running through this vehicle! I suspect it beats Tesla hands down on safety features. If we ever get tired of our i3, a Polestar, or Volvo EV, is on our next shopping list. I would be interested in a comparison video between Polestar and Volvo’s own branded EV’s?
My ideal car, and still, is but sold my dual motor after three months as couldn’t live with the ride. Reviews can say it’s firm and jittery so have a good test drive (suggest renting for a longer test) before you buy. Still heartbroken.
A few months ago I had to get a new EV. The Polestar 2 was an option, I like how it drives, but the interior quality isn't there for a €70k car. My previous cars were Volvo V60 D4 and Volvo XC60 T6 recharge. Since I like quality and ergonomics the Tesla is a definite no. BMW i4 is the better car for a driver, but more expensive. Since it is a company lease it is the monthly price I pay attention to. So in the end I got a BMW i5, it was cheaper than an i4, and only 10% more than the polestar, but it is way higher quality. And for the google OS: it's not bad, but I am not the biggest fan. I do prefer the BMW version.
I didnt like the very enclosed cockpit in the Polestar.That was the main negative for me. The rear passenger footprint hump was annoying also, i dont often take 5 people but i sometimes do.Otherwise it was decent ... oh yes at the time, this was before the refresh, it was very expensive once you added particular features you wanted you had to buy various expensive groups of options to get the one or two features ou wanted. Pity, its a good car otherwise. Maybe the next refresh will help these things. ETA FWIW was comparing with a Model Y. Model 3 is too low riding for me, this is a bit higher.
Not just me then. I hired one a few months ago. As an engineering concept it’s a fantastic vehicle. But I’m 6ft2 & I found the cockpit quite claustrophobic. The low roof & the black headliner means I could never own one. Pity because it’s a super thing to drive.
I t looks like there is no support for your thighs sitting in the back and your knees are pointing skyward. This would be really uncomfortable for passengers.
I had an LRDM performance model with plus and pilot packages from January 2021 through August 2022 and I really liked it and I did 15,000 miles in it. Very fast, comfortable and very good handling. A little smaller than you might think in the front (quite snug for the driver), but better in the rear than expected. I loved the Google Android Automotive system - everything else sucks (even Tesla’s system). Range was about 210 miles when you just drove it normally, 230 if you took it easy, 180 if you drove enthusiastically. We don’t need two cars at the moment, but if we need another car I will buy one of these again.
I love the PS2 MY23, it’s got a good mix of performance and practicality. The one pedal drive is excellent. Handling is good. Dual motor is very fast. I still like the look of it every time I see it on the driveway. Interior quality is also very high quality.
This is not the new Polestar 2. Better range, lower consumption and higher charging speed makes the new one even better and in my opinion better than most Teslas. :)
Oh yes, I'll take the Polestar all day long please: fab looks, image, tows 1500kgs vs 1000 and a proper cockpit. Totally respect all of Tesla's achievements however.
A very helpful review. I am going to get a Polestar 2 single motor long range with the glass roof and Harmon Kardon system. A lovely looking car with some fantastic features. Moving fron an i3 and an i3s for the longer range and better comfort are my reasons to change plus I have a large negative equity on my i3s so its time to change very soon! thanks for the review 😃
I love the hatchback. Polestar is not an option where I live, so we are debating between the Model 3 and the cavernous Model Y. Likely going with the 3 as we already have two SUV's
Finally a review that mentioned insurance! As a 21 year old in a small town in the UK with next to no crime and a 2 year driving license with 2 years no claims bonus. 2021 Model 3 SR+ (£18k used) - £3,300 insurance 2021 polestar 2 SR (£22k) - £1,100 2021 polestar 2 LR DM (£23k) - £1,400 Can’t even get quoted to insure the 2021 Model 3 long range or performance.
Insurance is highly individual so we always recommending doing your homework, like you clearly did, but there is no denying that Teslas are on the high end of the scale.
@@wiselyauto my 2012 BMW X1 was £2,300 my first year, £1,300 last year and will be £800 this year. Really considering a used polestar because I’ve always liked how they looked… and they’re pretty affordable 2nd hand. And cheaper than my BMW was to insure last year too lol. An MG4 is £2,900 to insure but I believe that’s due to lack of parts since it is pretty new. And these are the cheapest quotes from comparison websites that get quotes from 60+ companies
I don't like T for multiple whatever reasons. I'm Intersted in a used Polestar for my next. The appearance grew on me. Great suprise tip on the glass roof.
I have an MY24 LRSM, they moved to a rear wheel drive in the single motor variant for 24 and it is lovely to drive. The Google interface is fantastic, the battery percentage calculation is normally bang on or, just a little pessimistic, which is the right side of the line to be on when looking at range in an EV.
Great Video as always ;-)
Fantastic car you got man! Enjoy it!
Awesome, my son has the same and 12 thousand miles later is lovin it. He gets almost exactly the range of my Ioniq 6 SE AWD, though the PS2 batt is a little bigger. He finds the seats in the PS2 much more comfortable than the Ioniq's. Great car and one of the most "available" cars in Canada, next to Tesla. Everything else is backordered!
If you are buying new, the 2024 LR SM definitely seems like the pick of the range. We are hoping to get our hands on them as they start trickling onto the used market.
Enjoy!
First review I've seen that points out insurance premiums. Important for total cost of ownership costs.
I’ve just read that quite a number of of potential Tesla customers are being put off because of Elon Musk’s troubling political views… I think, though I love my model 3, I’ll be looking to Polestar for my next car!
Please cite his “troubling” political views; at least the ones you don’t like and please be specific. Or are you just repeating the common received wisdom? If you want a worse car, you are also free to do so as you are guided by emotion.
It’s amusing how buying a car from the CCP apparently has ZERO troubling political ramifications. Just ask a Uyghur!
@@KentBuchlawhat’s it like living with such a hurt butt? Need some cream for it?
@@KentBuchlaPolestar is better than Tesla. And I have a Tesla so I know.
That is exactly what I did a year ago. No looking back! Try it, the Polestar is a great car.
I've tried this and the model 3 and I really like the polestar. Model 3 is nice but the polestar I just thought was the better car. Android automotive is by far the best non Tesla EV system too.
So I have been driving a 2021 Polestar 2 with the smallest configuration possible via Sixt+ subscription for one year now. Even in the old model, one pedal drive is so smooth and fun to use, the software is very sleek and clean. When you connect your iPhone, you can choose which voice control you want to use by either pressing the button shortly for the onboard Google Assistant or longer to bring up Siri. Route planning with Google maps including all charging stops is superb. Calculated charge state of arrival is calculated very precise, but with conservative driving I always get more in the end. Which certainly is better than the other way around. I have been enjoying this car so much, that I have now ordered a 2025 PS2 LRSM in color Snow, with a 82 kWh battery (instead of 64) and 200 kW single engine (instead of just 165). Acceleration in that setup was already absolutely sufficient and fun. I did not choose the dual motor or even the performance pack in favour of more range and driving comfort. I am so looking forward to the handling with the new rear engine setup, the glass roof, the leather seats, etc. and I can't wait to see, how far I can go with one fully charged battery.
I am old enough to remember having the navigation screen in the instrument cluster was such a big deal and only available for top end German cars. Even the cheapest Polestar have this feature is just unreal! This along with apple car play and android auto, I don't know what else one could ask for?
I had the chance to rent one for a day in Belgium, as a nice upgrade to the car I had reserved. It's a great car, even in the lowest speck. Very good interior, much better quality. It's a hatchback, it's very comfortable, it drives well even in the one motor version (I had the front wheel drive version, MY2023, the 2024 is RWD and more powerful). The only flaw I noticed is the 11.5 m turn diameter. Everything else is better than the Tesla3, except the price probably, although they reduced it so you would need to check if it's available in your country.
What a great review, you can see Volvo DNA running through this vehicle! I suspect it beats Tesla hands down on safety features. If we ever get tired of our i3, a Polestar, or Volvo EV, is on our next shopping list. I would be interested in a comparison video between Polestar and Volvo’s own branded EV’s?
Great video!! Polestars are my new favourite brand to follow. Really interesting lineup and love the way they drive/feel/look/handle
A brilliant review from someone that really knows his stuff, so thank you!
I mean, he tried to convince you 182 cm is 6ft when it's 5'11. So there's that.
Excellent presentation style.
My ideal car, and still, is but sold my dual motor after three months as couldn’t live with the ride. Reviews can say it’s firm and jittery so have a good test drive (suggest renting for a longer test) before you buy. Still heartbroken.
One reason not to get this car is that it doesn’t seem to have wireless CarPlay. Is this possible with a future update?
I really want one. 3 year old. Dual motor long range plus pilot under 40k miles for £23k please 🎉 😂
When are they updating the UI? Design Principles look outdated.
A few months ago I had to get a new EV. The Polestar 2 was an option, I like how it drives, but the interior quality isn't there for a €70k car. My previous cars were Volvo V60 D4 and Volvo XC60 T6 recharge. Since I like quality and ergonomics the Tesla is a definite no. BMW i4 is the better car for a driver, but more expensive.
Since it is a company lease it is the monthly price I pay attention to.
So in the end I got a BMW i5, it was cheaper than an i4, and only 10% more than the polestar, but it is way higher quality.
And for the google OS: it's not bad, but I am not the biggest fan. I do prefer the BMW version.
I didnt like the very enclosed cockpit in the Polestar.That was the main negative for me. The rear passenger footprint hump was annoying also, i dont often take 5 people but i sometimes do.Otherwise it was decent ... oh yes at the time, this was before the refresh, it was very expensive once you added particular features you wanted you had to buy various expensive groups of options to get the one or two features ou wanted. Pity, its a good car otherwise. Maybe the next refresh will help these things. ETA FWIW was comparing with a Model Y. Model 3 is too low riding for me, this is a bit higher.
Model Y looks like an EGG to be honest.
Not just me then. I hired one a few months ago. As an engineering concept it’s a fantastic vehicle.
But I’m 6ft2 & I found the cockpit quite claustrophobic. The low roof & the black headliner means I could never own one. Pity because it’s a super thing to drive.
The android version of the tesla model 3
I t looks like there is no support for your thighs sitting in the back and your knees are pointing skyward. This would be really uncomfortable for passengers.
I had to stop watching it. Couldn’t even be bothered to clean the car.
Love the Polestar ❤
Waiting for my Polestar 3 ❤
And?? Enjoying??
Nice review. I've had a Polestar 2 for 6 months now and I very much agree. It's a great car, by far the best I've ever had.
I had an LRDM performance model with plus and pilot packages from January 2021 through August 2022 and I really liked it and I did 15,000 miles in it. Very fast, comfortable and very good handling. A little smaller than you might think in the front (quite snug for the driver), but better in the rear than expected. I loved the Google Android Automotive system - everything else sucks (even Tesla’s system). Range was about 210 miles when you just drove it normally, 230 if you took it easy, 180 if you drove enthusiastically. We don’t need two cars at the moment, but if we need another car I will buy one of these again.
I love the PS2 MY23, it’s got a good mix of performance and practicality. The one pedal drive is excellent. Handling is good. Dual motor is very fast. I still like the look of it every time I see it on the driveway. Interior quality is also very high quality.
This is not the new Polestar 2. Better range, lower consumption and higher charging speed makes the new one even better and in my opinion better than most Teslas. :)
Correct. We can't wait to get our hands on the refreshed models once they start hitting the used car market.
Finally, an electric car that looks like a car and not an iPad on 4 wheels
Oh yes, I'll take the Polestar all day long please: fab looks, image, tows 1500kgs vs 1000 and a proper cockpit. Totally respect all of Tesla's achievements however.
Polestar 2 is also a hatch, which is a lot more useful.
I have a SRSM 82 plate and love it, it is much better looking than the Tesla and less common , the Google interface is also fantastic
A very helpful review. I am going to get a Polestar 2 single motor long range with the glass roof and Harmon Kardon system. A lovely looking car with some fantastic features. Moving fron an i3 and an i3s for the longer range and better comfort are my reasons to change plus I have a large negative equity on my i3s so its time to change very soon! thanks for the review 😃
Feel free to get in touch - we both sell Polestars, and buy i3s!
Really good review. Thanks for this.
I love the hatchback. Polestar is not an option where I live, so we are debating between the Model 3 and the cavernous Model Y. Likely going with the 3 as we already have two SUV's
Great video - Thank you!
Love this channel for insight on the Polestar 2. It would be good to get a comparison with the facelift models (24MY)
Thanks! We will definitely explore the differences in detail once we get the facelifted models into stock.
Finally a review that mentioned insurance!
As a 21 year old in a small town in the UK with next to no crime and a 2 year driving license with 2 years no claims bonus.
2021 Model 3 SR+ (£18k used) - £3,300 insurance
2021 polestar 2 SR (£22k) - £1,100
2021 polestar 2 LR DM (£23k) - £1,400
Can’t even get quoted to insure the 2021 Model 3 long range or performance.
Insurance is highly individual so we always recommending doing your homework, like you clearly did, but there is no denying that Teslas are on the high end of the scale.
@@wiselyauto my 2012 BMW X1 was £2,300 my first year, £1,300 last year and will be £800 this year.
Really considering a used polestar because I’ve always liked how they looked… and they’re pretty affordable 2nd hand. And cheaper than my BMW was to insure last year too lol.
An MG4 is £2,900 to insure but I believe that’s due to lack of parts since it is pretty new.
And these are the cheapest quotes from comparison websites that get quotes from 60+ companies
This was a factor for me as well, Tesla was trying to charge me 6 grand for insurance... Polestar only 1,200
Did he show the old version of the Polestar2?
Yes thats the pre 2024 facelift model
THE ACTUAL BEST ALTERNATIVE IS NISSAN LEAF
April 1st is over now dude.
I don't like T for multiple whatever reasons.
I'm Intersted in a used Polestar for my next. The appearance grew on me.
Great suprise tip on the glass roof.