Polestar 2 Vs Tesla Model 3: Electric Car SHOWDOWN | 4K
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Which is the best electric car on sale today? Tesla Model 3? Polestar 2? Rory Reid reviews both, back to back to see which offers the best performance, interior, range, tech and more.
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So, Polestar or Tesla? ⚡⬇️
Polestar
Tesla
Polestar! (preferably in red)
The Polestar is a car whilst the Model 3 is a toy for "geeks". I'll take the car.
polestar
All day long, no cars on the road
The deer is seeing a car: LETS CROSS THE ROAD😅
Lack of engine noise catches them out.
It's filmed at Longcross test track in Surrey - no cars at all, except journos testing! Most of Carwow's reviews are filmed there too.
It probably couldn't see it when it came out, and it sure as shit didn't hear it.
@@Ffish69 was thinking that it looks like the place carwow films at
Id love to entertain wildlife is bored as all day well fed with nothing to do but only the thrill of coming close to death as their only game. In reality being near a clearing they feel safer so they can see predators from both ways rather than in the thick of things. Grass grows better there then with little notice massive grey or white beasts suddely appear. This jacks their R complex part of the brain to react as if its coming for them directly. Results in dash off on a surface where they can get better initial speed as they react as if the beast is coming for them so changing its direction towards them gives them a split second edge to help their escape verus predators anyway. After all these years even long time 4x4 people know simple ultrasonic whistles in the front of the bumpers alerts wildlife way ahead of time to reduce such collisions but electric car manufacturers only expect city usage it seems.
2:59 this is the quality that they use for advertisement
jeez what a nice shot
So here's my not so quick Pro/Con experience after renting a 2023 Polestar 2 (Single Motor) from Hertz (Houston -IAH) over 3-days and about 100mi. as a 5-Year Tesla Model 3 owner. I was immediately impressed by the build quality (no rattles or squeaks), trim materials, low road noise and handling/body control. I enjoyed the design elements and looks, just wish it sat a bit lower from the side profile view. The onboard Google maps and dual displays were nice and I found no reason to use the available CarPlay option I would normally use in all my rentals.
Biggest Cons IMO were #1 the awkward high center console that I bashed my knee on the very first time I sat in the vehicle and several times since as a taller 6' 2" driver. Con #2 would be the lower range vs. Tesla, although to be fair, the PS2 is more accurate and realistic with its range. I often lose a few % parked or drop 2-3% at the start of a trip in my Tesla which I was not seeing in the PS2. Con #3 for me would be the poor rear visibility vs. a Model 3...nothing more than a tiny little pocket between the rear headrests. Forward visibility was fine, but again much better in the Tesla where the dash is lower and the window is much larger.
Power delivery was smooth and surprisingly sufficient given this was only the single-motor version...0-60s is slow compared to Tesla Model 3's, but at speed on the road it's more than adequate and feels better than the numbers on paper IMO. Again compared to a Model 3 It's a bit tighter interior-wise, especially in the second row. Unique features that stood out to me were the frameless side mirrors, weird turn signal tone and neutral position shifter that I wasn't all that use to coming from a stalk based system.
Overall I would recommend and/or rent one again and I'm interested to see where the new refreshed design will take this model line. Tesla overall has the Tech, Performance and Charging Infrastructure advantage, but if build quality and mostly local driving (with home charging ability) are more your ownership style I think plenty would be more than happy with the Polestar 2. Solid B/B+ EV in my book!
This is Polestar’s first true electric car, this is Tesla’s 4th. Polestar have done a brilliant job for it being a brand not many people have heard of and being built from the ground up!
also the first car with android automotive infotainment system built-in. I get mine on monday
Yeah but Polestar’s “first true electric car” is a direct copy of Tesla’s 4th, and it still comes up short.
@@Car_Tism wtf is "directly copy" by that are you saying every car in the world is direct copy of the ford's one??
Nightdown Fox You can’t say its a “direct copy”. Thats like saying every electric car around the £50K mark is a “direct copy”. That’s like saying all phones are a “direct copy” of an iPhone.
Well it isn't built from nothing.
Chinese Carmaker geely is behind polestar
whoever designed the polestar 2 should get a raise
Yes. It took a lot of effort to make it look like a Scion tC.
Nah
The designer took the design from another car
Saab 9-5 NG
He was a designer at Volvo. Polestar was once a part of Volvo. So yeah... this is hard work I guess.
Another electric car review... oh deer 🦌
I joke. Love it 👌😎
First 5 seconds at 0.25x. Thank me later
Man i didnt see that
thank you
tnhk u later
Thank you 😊
Aren't these cars both supposed to be so smart that they can avoid such an incident?
I think this is the same place where Carwow reviews their cars?!
I really appreciate the 4k quality in the rain. So beautiful!
Best comparison Rory, love that it is in 4k too, shout out to the production team.
Thanks. Especially since they shot it all in constant heavy rain 😀
Electric acceleration, whilst vicious, is also so smooth. Really a different experience to ICE. It kind of feels like gravity changes direction in my Model 3 performance. It's really quite addictive, everyone should at least try it once.
The polestar just has better quality all over, the seats are great and the Harman Kardon sound system is perfect. I guess it's all down to preference and priorities
The sound system in the M3LR and M3P is insane, trust me. The sub shakes the whole car, in a good way in my M3P.
Come on th m3p, had one for just over a week, and it put a big smile on my face.
Nice video! I have always been impressed with your videos since top gear days...
I have tried both and I drive a Model 3 Performance and I agree with basicly all things in this video.
One quick note is that the luggage space numbers are wrong.. a friend in Norway measured the Model 3, with under-cover trunk space + frunk to 545L. Would be nice to get a confirmation if it's true or not.
Polestar2 is impressive but I will be keeping my Model 3 because of 3 things:
-Supercharger network
-Track mode
-Netflix
Keep it up!
i Prefer the Polestar 2,simpler interior(ITS ANDROID)lovley materials steering wheel etc and the exterior is georgeus :D
vesus the white papsmear device anyday
The 5th door makes it more convenient too as a family car.
What the air grill for again?
@@dzerres Grill?? It's no grill. It's just to avoid the horrible looks of a Tesla.
@@hermanstokbrood well you don't avoid horrible looks everyday looking into the mirror
The drizzle in the start of the video was probably the best thing that could have happened. Created an aura that was amazing
Tip @ 5.11 : Set "creep" to off before talking about the Polestar wanting to creep.
Its good to see that other car makers are taking EV's seriously. So far we've been getting half-assed attempts like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt.
Preach 😂 it’s crazy and those car maker got more $ more resources more experiences and gives us bullshit car 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@theoneaboveall6768 Its all about volume. You may have heard that both GM and Ford have cut almost all of the sedans and hatchbacks out of their lineup. They're focusing on trucks, SUVs and crossovers because they're higher volume. EV's only make up about 2.5% of the new car market. So its only natural that they're not interested in it. Big companies only make EV's to appear to care about the environment.
Hahaha my assistant is telling me how to turn on heated steering wheel like I even own a Volvo loooool thanks for that.
I have owned both cars, M3 for 2 years and now the P2. Here is my view:
Polestar likes:
- Looks fab especially with ‘Thunder’ colour choice.
- Lovely, quality interior.
- Solid, ‘cocoon’ like driving experience (see below).
- Strong regen ‘braking’ allowing single pedal drive.
- Comfortable for rear passengers
- Dash screen with map
- Frameless door mirrors
- 360 camera view
Dislikes:
- Lacks Tesla overall ‘Fun factor’.
- Despite it’s power, lack of engaged driving experience. Odd accelerator pedal feel: harder to press and not smooth responsive increase in power like the Tesla. The feel of speed is less, the steering is not so crisp 3 and you are more remote from the outside. P2 is just, well like driving a car.
- Need more driver adjustment in Semi-auto drive mode ie. pointless so adaptive cruise only useful option.
- No ability to watch movies/tv and if there was, the screen is too small for it anyway. Without having watched a movie in a Tesla you would likely think, why would you want to do that?!
- Downloadable game completely rubbish compared to Tesla driving car game.
- No Fireplace mode. Perfect after a chilly Open Water swim!
- No satellite google maps view.
- No graphical display of anticipated energy use when navigating to a destination.
- No in-car ability to set charging times.
- Old fashioned non-flush exterior door handles, cheap old style interior handles and air vents.
- No ability to remotely move car forward or back with the key or phone. Useful to gain access to boot if parked close to garage door or in a tight parking space.
- Poor rear view.
So to sum up : The Polestar is a gorgeous car inside & out, It looks and feels the business!
But it’s just a car. In contrast, the Tesla transforms driving from an otherwise mundane A-B necessity into a fun, engaging experience. It made me actually look forward to my daily commute, something which just can’t be overstated.
Awesome comparison. I try hard to not be biased as a Tesla owner who is well aware of its features. I just checked out the market before upgrading to a Y. Nothing comes REMOTELY close.
Polestar has built 1.5% as many cars as Tesla. Tesla is about to open more gigafactories and pushing engineering and design with casting and structural batteries inc FSD. At this point catching up is not even a possibility without major exponential growth.
It seems the persistent build quality click bait articles will sway others away. But the soon to be 5 Teslas that my extended family will have owned. 3 early model 3s have not spent ONE day in a workshop. only some minor warranty work that was performed from home servicing.
Insane really. I am happy to recommend a Tesla to anyone, you might get a creaky panel but at least you don’t get engine. DPF, transmission, leaks, brake issues as most modern cars are having (and also prone to creaky panels)
The Polestar is chic, not geek. The Tesla is geek, not chic.
Geeks rule the world...
2200kg vs 1840kg. Who's chic...
Morten Krogh Tesla build cars for geeks. That’s a fact, they think they’re a computer company - they’re not. They’re a car company.
@@hugotaylor884 wrong. They build cars for everyone. If they were building cars for geeks only, they would have used Linux only, open sources where buyers could program the car itself etc. Instead they build cars that are so intuitive that even my old father can drive and enjoy the car. The people that builds the cars are maybe geeks, but not the customers.
It basically came out years after the Teslas, and underperformed in every category outside of looks, which are always debatable. I actually don't know why Volvo would even release a car that's basically not any better than older electric cars. To me it comes off as someone just wanting to jump on a trend instead of actually putting out a good product or bringing something new to the table.
The better launch is extremely impressive! Especially considering it's inferior 0-60. After all, the launch is what counts at a stop light ;)
If this isn't saver than the model 3, then am just shocked volvO.
The swedes really know their design
*Chinese
Clout designed by the Swedish though, even if it is made in China
Designed and built in china, nothing wrong with china
Martin: it’s made and designed in China, forget Volvo, has nothing to do with Polestar. Geeley let Volvo die silently, investments in new motors and cars have already stopped and within a few years they can’t sell any ICE cars anymore and than they let Volvo die. That’s the bigger plan, they bought a feeling called Volvo and named it Polestar, how clever is that!
@@martinhoogenraad4527 What are you going on about? Geely spent 2 billion USD to buy Volvo, then invested maybe another 8 billion in the company so Volvo can develop 2 completely new platforms, a new set of I-4 engine family, a new hybrid system, and now an EV platform. Now after 10 billion USD spent, they are going to let Volvo, which is EASILY the strongest brand name in their portfolio (Geely Volvo Polestar Proton Lynk) "die"? No, they have wisely started incorporating these new platforms into Geely's other brands such as Polestar and Geely, but Volvo will always be their flagship brand. Volvo is the only brand they own which has a worldwide distribution network. You think they are going to get rid of Volvo and try to switch those dealer over to selling Geelys instead?
And if you don't believe me, here are Volvo's global sales volume in the last few years as they completely revamped their entire lineup: 2016 - 534,000, 2017 - 571000, 2018 - 642,000, 2019 - 705,000. 2020 is gonna be tough due to COVID, but they are still aiming to hit 800,000 sales in 2021. Volvo has a full lineup of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full EVs being planned, as well as a new factory in the US, so I think they'll do just fine in the coming years.
The deer at the beginning made me feel like I was watching a Get Out remake
I love that finally all other car manufacturers are jumping on the electric bandwagon. I only really see the big German car companies rivalling Tesla.
VW is in the best position to rival Tesla. I don't see Polestar being a superior choice to either the Model 3 or Y. I mean it honestly gets blown out the water, its not even close from a technical standpoint. Tesla has the best engineers and they have a substantial lead in the industry from a technology stand point. Will be interesting to see what Audi and VW can bring in the next 5 years.
We'll wait and see what the new Škoda ENYAQ has for us:)
@@sjuksköterska That's imho the best looking new EV. The VW ID4 is ugly AF. The Enyaq is simply beautiful! I love it!
Have you seen lucid? The car seems to be awesome. If they have something more affordable down the line they could be an interesting alternative to tesla.
I think it'll be the Chinese manufacturers who catch up before the traditional European and US auto makers. They already have the EV stuff and reliability nailed - they sell in big volunteers in the home market. Now they just need to put the fancy dress on it so that we perceive then as equally high quality.
Alfs Awful you seen their presentation? Very promising. Already building the factory. Looks unlikely to be vaporware.
You forgot one BIG thing: Try to sit comfortable for long time in the Tesla; it does'nt work. In the Polestar: No problem.
The shot you got at 3:00 is dope!
Polestar looks like a mix between Volvo and Peugeot.
Bang on!
Both are great cars and ready for the future! Both can get much better!!!
I don't understand the reviews/comparisons.
These were never engineered with sport in mind.
That is not a good merit to judge these machines on.
They are the gateway for curious and adventurous people to fairly comfortably get into electric vehicles as they are still a big commitment to make for someone who buying one as their only vehicle they're gonna rely on. I'm not defending Polestar or taking away the achievements from Tesla but the idea behind these are very clear and positive. I'd like some changes in Polestar 2and some in Model 3 but for what they offer in their respect of vision, they deliver.
There are those of us that drive our cars with performance in mind! It's a bigger factor to us, and the obvious point of a comparison is to compare ALL aspects of the vehicle.
@@barkleychristopher88 sure, cool. if you care for it.
Nice video but the M3 longe range vs Polestar 2 was a better comparison.
The Polestar 2 price is in line with the M3 Performance, so it should be compared with the M3 Performance.
Naeem Bari the standard Polestar is the same price as the LR AWD Model 3. The Performance Polestar is in the middle between the LR AWD and Performance Model 3 as it still qualifies for the £3000 EV grant.
@@scottwills4698 Thanks for sharing. It might be a European thing. In the US the M3 Performance starts at $55K, while the Polestar 2 starts at $60K. While you do get a $7.5K federal incentive for the Polestar, you need to add $5K for the Polestar Performance package. So even after incentives it ends up costing $57.5K, a bit more than the M3 Performance.
I would even consider the MY AWD to be the closest competitor because of its higher ride height and hatch
Naeem Bari yeah, we get a sh1t deal on Tesla here in the UK. A Model 3 LR with no extras is £49990, that’s $65000! So here, the Polestar is £90/$120 cheeper. However Tesla appears to do really badly for lease rates too. I got my Polestar for £150/$200 less than the Tesla.
This is the first car video I watch that is filmed in drizzling condition. And the deer ... and your reaction ... priceless! Great head-to-head review!
The polestar is pretty. It's just the rear that looks horrible
Tesla model 3's superweapon is definitely it's supercharging network. Can't even think about buying an electric car as a daily without a proper charging network.
Curious that whilst this review addressed performance, practicality and features it did not address quality, something which Volvo are renowned for and is Tesla's Achilles Heel....
Do you mean safety. Might be the reason it weights 300kg more than Tesla.
Exactly. Build quality should be better! From what I’ve seen and read it is.
I prefer the one that is fully painted...
Not fair, Teslas all leave the factory fully painted!
It's just that... you know... they don't stay fully painted.
Let the kids decide . the polestar will be anonymous. Every kid points at the Tesla..
Not in Norway, Teslas are actually a good choice if you want to blend in here
Yeah that's not true.
Then your kids did not grow smart. Sorry to hear that.
@BananaPeal0 the Porsche taycan have it also. So what is the problem? And it defeats the tesla performance always. Plus it can take more take-offs then the tesla performance. And even the turbo s the new one defeats the electric cars.
@BananaPeal0 yes because of that it has a better overlap in the gears. And therefore it goes way faster without knowing it. Porsche haves decades of experience they know how to build great quality super car killers. That you cannot say from others.
Polestar was never a cheap brand until China bought it. That indeed a mistake. But still works and development in Sweden.
I have a heated steering wheel in my TM3... It was a ~March 2021 build though.
I'll definitely be test driving a Polestar when my lease is up on the Tesla, as the hatchback is a huge plus for me. I assume the rear seats can be lowered in the Polestar to gain even more storage when lugging stuff around?
I can also fit 3x car seats in the back of the Tesla (not that that will be of much use within the next year or two), but worth noting at least. I needed to get some seat belt extenders so I didn't crush my hands every time the kids get into them.
The extra leg room in the back of the Tesla is great
My one complain I have about the Tesla is the glove box... Why do I need to do 2 separate screen clicks when a simple plastic handle would suffice. That bugs me...
Great comparison video, I'd like to see the PS in real life and compare.
Rory being himself and blasting away!
I'm pretty sure you have the Creep mode set to off, which is why it is creeping when you are off the pedal.
Hahaha. Nice reflexes bruva! :D
I respect you for not click baiting with the deer
I love the look of the Polestar from the front, but less so from the back.
I’m happy I ordered a Tesla, because the charging infrastructure is better and cheaper. 24p/KWH is cheap!
The 0-60 test is kind of pointless, maybe a 30-70 rolling acceleration test would be better, as it mimics overtakes and acceleration between tight corners.
When you said "ok google" it set off my google nest 😂
Nice review. I'll still stick with my diesel car. Cost of these two is still unreachable in my status... insurance alone cost way to high.
Yeah, governments make EV's very cheap as a company car. In my country the best sold car in 2019 was the model 3. For the rest of us a big no go.
tesla win on battery and polestar win on everything else
@BananaPeal0 yes but that is only if you have a fith passenger, so no issues if you drive most of the time wiht less people what I geuss most people will.
Seen the crazy weight of Polestar? 😂😂😂
I guess if you don’t count autopilot, supercharger network, speed....then sure.
There is no transmission tunnel, but there are Batteries and it has no Batteries bellow your feet to be able to sit comfortable instead having the legs not laid down to the seats at all like in the M3. Similar is done in the Taycan to have better seating comfort in the second row.
Much easier in a SUV to have the Skateboard Architectur and better seating position, too
Josef V crazy that the P2 does not have flat floor :DDD
I'm already sold on the polestar, love it more than the Tesla!😍
Polestar 2 just got recalled for stopping and needing to be towed to a repair shop due to a software issue. Also, OTA updates are not only for infotainment (Spotify etc.) not for control software... Nice try..LOL
Yup.. Everyone giving tesla smack at the beginning because of defaults, but no one is talking about all the polestars just dropping dead on the roads. smh
"two baby deers" lmao. Tesla 3 is my next new car In 2023
Love the review. This guy went just deep enough and covered what matters the most.
Polestar is Volvo, and you know what that means, quality, design and being safe.
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the safest cars in the world
@@mitchellp7739 and so? I don't care about the Tesla, im talking about the Polestar 2. That doesn't mean something wrong with Tesla.
Tesla fanboys tends to be very reactive when speaking well of the competitor's product.
@MARTIN ORTIZ you just act like “being safe” is something special to Volvo cars when it definitely is not
@@mitchellp7739 he said nothing about Tesla. Such a Fanboy
@Truth Teller. This video is about Tesla
Now try the Polestar with the Performance Software Upgrade
Tesla: better Range! Tech and performance.
Polestar 2: better interior! And better looking!
I'm living above the Arctic Circle which means we have alot of darkness. Would choose the Polestar only because of the lights, cause they are among the best. But I have alot of other reasons as well.
@@salamandur actually I'd choose the Polestar myself.
Idk why but it's funny when he says he's saving the planet with an electric car
Did you see Polestar 2 just released OTA power upgrade? This video definitely deserves a "part 2" with the power upgraded!
Once again a very good review! You’re now one of my favorite car reviewers along with Chris Harris and Matt Farah.
Polestar 2 has my vote.
that hatchback and Google sold me , plenty fast enough and i think i prefer it's crossover look , and who in their right mind wants a white interior , not many i betcha.
Just discovered your channel, the production quality is stunning. Keep up the great work.
11:08 you should make "hey google" quiet, and add it as text in edit, my home assistant got realy happy repl
I liked the video and watched just because of your awsome lightning reflexes
Top gear producers why did you let this guy go? Idiots. Top man 💪👍
I think he left voluntary. But yeah, he was good.
@@ryank.6033 I think you're right, but they should have made sure he didn't - they let him go rather than persuading him to stay. Or, that's how I read it!
The Polestar 2 performance actually performs worse 0-100 than the normal version. Check TeslaBjørn for the test.
And in the real world nobody gives a shit.
Granted I haven't seen the Polestar in person yet, but the shape instantly reminded me of an old AMC Hornet...Anyone else?
Dude, don't be saying "ok Google" in full on RUclips vids 🤣🤣
It's ok actually. New mobiles nowdays only recognize owner's voice.
@@soumyadipbiswas6835 it sets the ones off in my house.
@@TrickyTree84 haha.. That would be a problem.
This comparison is so beautifully done 😍😍😍😍
Tesla is a tesla. You are buying a piece of mind.
Your typo makes this hilariously accurate
In what?
@rockn roll Its made by Geely..... What's has Volvo to do with manufacturing....
For a family the Polestar is more substantial and probably safer.
A family would probably choose a Model Y over the 3. In fact the Model Y beats both in almost every way.
"the Model Y beats both in almost every way" - especially ugliness, bulbousness, cheapness and plasticiness
It's not a Volvo; it's a rebadged Chinese car.
When people talk about the storage space, or lack thereof, how much stuff do you need to keep in your car??
Here I am on 17th October...Tesla refreshed model 3 with powered trunk gate .... increased range and updated interior design and heated external mirrors...and side note: FSD is coming beta within 5 dayss
Nice review. Well spoken and enjoyable to watch.
People saying the polestar should be better. because it’s Volvo. It’s produced 1.5% of the volume of EVs that Tesla has. 29000+ vs 2000000+. That’s a significant amount of catching up to do. Not to mention Tesla is about to open 2 more gigafactories. To deny that they haven’t learnt a shit load in 18 years would be arrogant. They are known for having the most progressive and adaptive production lines in the world. If an issue with a component is identified the production like is modified ASAP, compared to traditional automakers. So many people have succumb to Tesla build quality click bait articles when the reality is most people who have bought a Tesla, are more then happy to buy another.
Tesla is so far ahead of the competition it's not even funny anymore
Picking the polestar just for the looks.
How is the cinematography so professional 😮
How about the paint job? When I was test driving Tesla model Y, I have noticed the bad alignment on doors and stuff. Model Y had a good drive but the paint quality was very disappointing!
As any Tesla fanboy will tell you, that's a feature not a bug.
Saint Elon deliberately designed the Tesla paint to fall off, that way the weight will go down as you drive and the car will keep getting faster, it's called "over the air upgrade".
The poorly fitting panels are also a feature, in regular boring cars the doors close the same every time, but in the Teslas it's always an adventure.
This is why Tesla is so far ahead of everyone else, thinking outside the box.
Just brought the polestar and I love it. This thing is awesome. Stepped up from a Nissan Leaf classic. I’m balling now 😅
Absolutely crazy start of the video!!!!!
The Polestar is sooooo much more beautiful. Surprised that there was no safety mentioned in this video, and based on the weight, I would also assume that the Polestar is safer (coming from Volvo - no surprise there)
You could have put out an OK Google spoiler alert Rory! My Google Home mini tried to turn on heated steering wheel but there are none in my house so it had to apologise for not being able to help :)
The Polestar, I think, has a more timeless design. Interior design is a matter of taste. The 2021 Model 3 is, according to early Norwegian reviews, a step up as far as interior and exterior quality goes The Polestar (in my experience), however, has Volvo's legendary seats and equally legendary interior quality - easily in the same ballpark as the E-tron and the EQC. How reliable the Polestar is remains to be seen.
Having drived both of these cars for about a week now, we will probably go for the Tesla. It's surprisingly more comfortable. I feel more connected to the road, and more confident when driving the Tesla. And last but not least, the charging network is massive here in Norway.
I test drove the Tesla then had an extended drive on a Polestar. The whole time I had the polestar I worried about the amount of charge I had left. I did not have that feeling in the Tesla. The Polestar was like a nice hired car - it was ok but nothing exciting. In the end I arranged a second and third test drive when I had the polestar and drove to Tesla in one then took the Tesla out. This allowed me to compare them side by side, I had made up 10 criteria to mark both against along with my wife and 2 grandsons. The Tesla won hands down in every category for all 4 of us.
I've driven both of them and my personal choice would be the Polestar 2.
The model 3 might perform better but the polestar definitely looks better
Top gear with Matt, rory and that other guy was a fun show back in the day.
we visited there last Oct. & it was awesome.. i've ordered the tri motor fsd ct & i can't wait for it to get here!! I may buy the S or the Y in the meantime..i got lots of solar & back up battery system as well. i love spaceX
Build fenses to protect the wilderness and build crossing over bridges for deer. I know that might not be possible, so be careful and in case you have hurt, try to help. God bless. 😊
If you see the cars next to one another you can clearly see that the polestar is more bulky and therfore suffers from a lower gange due to areodynamics. With the weaker charging structure thats a killer.
U dont have tjat mutch energy to spare when you build an electric car so having a areodynamic sth thats aerodynamic makes a lot of sense.
You never put the polestar 2 in sports mode but it did great against the model 3
For me I think I'd go for the Polestar because : Nicer looks, I don't like Tesla's fronts, except the one from the Model S that is nice ; An actual dashboard with a cockpit behind the wheel ; more boot space, with a bigger entrance ; indeed the lack of access to Superchargers, but for everyday driving not a big deal. Also, buying from non Tesla brands create more demands for non Telsa charging stations and rapid charges !
Hate to disappoint you Rory but I prefer the Polestar by miles. Better practicality with that hatchback, looks superior, will do all that I need and more and the build quality looks to be far superior too.
Who cares about 0-60 times in rush hour traffic or charging speeds when it is sitting on the drive charging at cheap rate overnight? Nice to have features are always trumped by everyday living convenience.
Love all your videos!! high quality!
One thing that isn't mentioned here is longevity. If we're talking about the test of time. I can guarantee you that the Polestar will absolutely crush the Tesla. Volvo and thus Polestar engineering is miles ahead of Tesla. Volvo has been in the business for nearly a century whereas Tesla is a new player. If you want a car that lasts and can easily take you beyond 200k kilometers, go for the Polestar. I've heard countless stories of people with Tesla's running into all sorts of quality and endurance issues once they hit the 100k km mark. Tesla has revolutionized e vehicles and has truly pushed the entire industry forward and for that they should be praised. But I personally wouldn't buy one. Tesla is less a car and more a proof of concept. Volvo, however, now THAT is a car.
Polestar big screen UI looks like when you open an app on your iPad but the app was made for an iPhone.
Hold up, the Polestar is a hatchback/fasthback and the Tesla is a saloon, and he concluded that the Tesla is more practical? As someone who drives a saloon, doesn't matter how big your boot is in terms of volume if you can't fit what you need into the opening. Saloons will always be the less practical option.
11:09 Am I the only one whose android phone has reacted when he said "ok google" on the video?? 🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely love the video. Great job. The Polestar looks like the second best EV out there.
When you said okay Google at 11.09, my phone Google got charged up 😂😂