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Thank you for the fair and balanced review. I have had my Polestar 2 (non performance) for 3 months now, racking up 6k miles, and I love it. I have coworkers who are Tesla guys (All the way from a guy with 2 2012 Model S, up to 2021 model 3 dual motor guys.) The like the design and the interior as well. I am hoping that with the 800V system coming in the Polestar 3, they begin to catch up to Tesla in range and efficiency. Again, thank you for not personifying the rabid Tesla fanboy.
Want to point out, every Polestar 2 sold in the US carried the 25% Trump tariff. If there was no import tariff, with Federate tax rebate and some local state EV incentives, a base model long range AWD Polestar 2 will be a hair over $30000. For low-$30k you get a 250mile EPA range, 4.5sec 0-60 entry-level luxury hatchback made with Volvo parts, it will absolutely annihilate the EV market here. As an American, I am glad the Chinese tariff exist.
Alex: As a satisfied Tesla owner, it would be difficult for me to give an unbiased review of another EV brand; you did a good job! IMHO, the Tesla supercharger network, the higher charge rate and the slightly higher range still gives Tesla the edge over other products. Hope you had a chance to drive the Polestar down Colorado Blvd. (because, you know, that's just a cool thing to do) LOL!
Thanks. Good to see a Tesla owner do a fair and objective report on a competitor. A few things. Polestar's single engine car is actually FWD, not RWD. Yeah, strange but it is. The Polestar 2 is Volvo's Concept 40.2. It's a sedan version of the XC40, Volvo's Concept 40.1. Both the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2 are Volvo Concept cars brought into production. Polestar made very small tweaks to the exterior, like the light bar in the rear wasn't part of the Concept 40.2 design. There are Polestar versions of Volvos, like the s60 Polestar. It has the same gold trim where you'd find in this Polestar. I feel the PP may be too stiff for broken and rough toads. I like the dual-motor with the regular shocks. They're comfortably firm and the ride is sporty yet absorbent over moderate to big bumps with only a really bad road intruding. Since the P2 is built on a hybrid chassis, there are compromises to aerodynamics and interior storage and such. going forward, Volvo and Polestar will be built on proper dedicated EV platforms. I do find the Tesla much more airy and I wish Euro manufacturers would go back to lower beltlines and larger windows. The rear window especially is small in this P2. I feel the steering could be heavier. Even the firm setting isn't firm enough. I also think the console is just too obtrusive but it'll be gone in future Polestar. The car feels, honestly, like a Volvo with a very sporty tune because that's what it is. It's rock solid. Don't get the squeaking suspension, that's not normal and something that Polestar should be made aware of to fix in this particular sample.
Thank you for this very informative video. But you didn't mention how much this car cost in the US. I like the exterior looks and the interior controls and touch screen. I Whish the range was a little better though.
My parents chose the polestar (single engine long range). While we agree that a similar priced Tesla beats the polestar in every technical metric, my mother wouldn't be comfortable with having to use the touchscreen for everything (I'm doubtful I would but I'd give it a try). In my opinion Polestar hit the sweets pot with just enough physical buttons. A big question mark is build quality - tesla improvemened in that regard but if I'm informed correctly it's still depending on luck what kind of quality you get.
It needs to be understood that Geely simply owns Volvo. But Volvo is a far more genuinely Swedish brand now than during the Ford ownership. All design, r&d and production happens in Sweden. Ownership doesn’t necessarily have much to do with how or where a product is made. Especially when it’s hands off ownership like Geely. Ford was awful and forced their platforms on to Volvo, which is why Ford era Volvos are much less Volvo than Geely era.
There's a couple Polestar 2's in the neighborhood, but I've yet to catch the owner's outside and chat with them. Not a bad looking car by any means and if Tesla didn't have such a lead in range and charging network, this car would definitely be one to take a look at. Still don't know why you don't get 1,000s of views on your videos with how well done they always are.
I used to think the same, and heavily considered a Tesla, until the Polestar 2 dropped. Leased a 2022 recently. A lot of what you posted is null and void these days. Especially if you garage your car nightly with a level 2 charger.
As a matter of fact you have disgusting piano black in a cabin that makes you claustrophobic. There is nothing better about the build quality in this car. Heck it looks as he they forgot to install the display and junked it in the last minute.
@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 yeah like they've changed. Tesla still uses the exact same colors - they can't get away from Honda Grey, Subaru WRX blue, and Lexus pearl white.
The single motor is FWD, not RWD as you stated. Pixel headlights (think Adaptive High Beam headlights) are not active in the USA as they are technically not legal yet. Part of the Build Back Better bill approval will force US regulatory agencies to change the rules and allow more than two distinct headlamp settings. Whats nice is that once it is legal its just a SW update (I know Audi will up-charge if it happens). Lets hope Polestar provides it for free. Reviews from folks in Europe say these are some of the best headlights in the business.
Thanks for the review from a fellow columbus'er! My Tesla M3 leave is up later this year so have been investigating my next car and nice to see you still here and your channel is getting big!
Thanks Alex. The Polestar 2 is on our shortlist for our 2nd EV it looks like it is most readily available with the shortest build times. I appreciate all you do for the EV community.
The Performance pack now does include a performance improvement. There is a download included with the 2023MY vehicles that are also available to the prior model years that bumps HP from 404 to 476 and torque from 487 to 502lbft. It used to be an upgrade available for purchase, but is included moving forward.
Great video 👍 Alex. How would you rate Google OS vs Tesla's system in terms of smartness and convenience? One thing Polestar is already missing is Telstra's Sentry Mode.
Thanks for your video. With the front grille, can you explain the large gaps? It looks odd and I wonder what is the function of having large gaps? Does the Polestar 2 need extra airflow within? Will there be buildup of debris and dead insects behind the front grille?
So how much adjustment is available with the regen breaking? I love the amount of adjustment in the Kia ev6 with the pedal shifters at your fingertips but that car has other UI issues that I don't care for. So does the pollstar have more than two levels of Regen adjustment?
I do a lot of road trips and 250 miles of range is too short. That means I will need to charge up more frequently. I would highly consider Polestar if they have a 300 or more miles range on a single charge.
It isn't closed properly. I've seen a lot of people leaving one latch not closed. You just have to press firmly down on both sides of the bonnet to resolve.
In your history lesson in the beginning you "forget" one important thing, Polestar is a SWEDISH car brand. Wikipedia: "Polestar is a Swedish automotive brand established in 1996 by Volvo Cars' partner Flash/Polestar Racing and acquired in 2015 by Volvo, which itself was acquired by Geely in 2010. It is headquartered in Torslanda outside Gothenburg, Sweden with vehicle production taking place in China."
Yes, they are a Swedish brand, but now owned by Geely. Could have been more clear about that. Just wanted to give a quick blurb about the company at the beginning, so didn't dive into everything.
Looks like Polestar lowered the package prices and added performance to the Performance pack. I just specced one out for $60K ($52K after tax credit) on their site.
@@dfalcone1698 Sorry. Google is your friend. The Polestar2 is made in Luqiao CMA Super Factory in Luqiao, China. I'm not bashing the car. I have TWO of them. They're fabulous but not made in Sweden. The only thing left in Sweden is the corporate head office and some development staff.
@@gordoncahill1170 Everything is in Sweden. All the teams that create Volvos and Polestars are in Sweden. Designers, engineers, wind tunnels, crash testing, road test circuits and soon battery manufacturer for Polestar and Volvo will also be in Sweden. This car actually has very little Chinese input and I applaud Geely for keeping this product Swedish.
I love the look of the Polestar 2 (exterior and interior). The inside felt tight though and the storage is lacking. The hub in the back also feels very unnecessary. Driving it was great. But for the price I'd want more range and I ended up in the Tesla Model 3 LR because you get more bang (performance, range, features) for less bucks. But build quality felt better for sure with the Polestar 2.
With the front grille, why the large gaps? Does the Polestar 2 need extra airflow within? Will there be buildup of debris and dead insects behind the front grille?
@@benjaminsmith2287 nope. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, a Chinese company owns volvo. The designers, marketing etc is still in sweden, but its now a Chinese company.
@@1084kmp Owning a company doesn't change that Volvo is Swedish. Are you going to tell me Rolls Royce is German rather than English? That Lamborghini is also German? That Chrysler is German/Italian rather than American? The company that makes Volvo's Volvo now has Geely financial backing. But they don't really have all that much to do with China other than some basic dealings with their parent company.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Lets agree to disagree. To me if I sell my Swedish company to a Chinese company then its no longer a Swedish company. Thats how company ownership works
@@1084kmp It most definitely is a Swedish company because it still operates as one. It would have to dissolved to be a Chinese company taken over by its parent. But that didn't happen. It was actually expanded in Sweden.
Sorry guys. This added zero new information over all other reviews already posted at the time and to me looks like you are 1:1 cloning other people’s reviews.
Dang, that feedback hurts, and sorry you feel that way. I spent around 15 hours, if not more on this video, not including the travel to Pasadena to see this vehicle and many others. Certainly not a 1:1 clone. This was more of an informational and "first impressions" video - not a review, so most of the info is probably similar to other videos you may have watched since it is just information.
It’s great to have many different videos to watch even if it is similar information! You could watch two separate videos and hear something a second time but it doesn’t hit you until you hear it that second time. Some people won’t ever watch any video BUT this one either so it’s great to have it!
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I drove both tesla model s 2019 and polestar. Here is what I have noticed... 1. First the key feels like a matchbox..something like a Chinese toy 2. Very Small frunk 3. Car in-car display feels like mini Ipad, very tiny compared to tesla 4. Car UI is a joke, feels like using an HTML page. 5. Ride is much better than an ICE car closer to tesla model 3y 6. Front storage/cup holder - no space and we don't know what is in there taking all space 7. Car has maybe 20% of the smart features that Tesla has. 8. Moving from ICE to EV people might like this car. Someone who has driven tesla will never touch this car
Gold touches? That's jewelry and nothing more. In fact I flat-out hate the fact that Polestar (and many other legacy OEMs transitioning to EVs) recreates a front radiator grill appearance because of some weird ICE-related knee-jerk impulse. Failure, IMO. And Alex Sibila looses credibility giving the Polestar a pass where it doesn't deserve a pass. And spec-wise Polestar has a long way to go to be competitive in the EV space.
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Thank you for the fair and balanced review. I have had my Polestar 2 (non performance) for 3 months now, racking up 6k miles, and I love it. I have coworkers who are Tesla guys (All the way from a guy with 2 2012 Model S, up to 2021 model 3 dual motor guys.) The like the design and the interior as well. I am hoping that with the 800V system coming in the Polestar 3, they begin to catch up to Tesla in range and efficiency. Again, thank you for not personifying the rabid Tesla fanboy.
Polestar looks stunning! It looks great in White as well and that says a lot.
I drove one yesterday I am very impressed. I like it a lot! Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for watching!
I wish the Polestar 2 had a bit more range and / or a slightly lower price tag, but it’s otherwise a seriously fantastic vehicle.
Definitely!
The tax credits may help with the price
Want to point out, every Polestar 2 sold in the US carried the 25% Trump tariff. If there was no import tariff, with Federate tax rebate and some local state EV incentives, a base model long range AWD Polestar 2 will be a hair over $30000. For low-$30k you get a 250mile EPA range, 4.5sec 0-60 entry-level luxury hatchback made with Volvo parts, it will absolutely annihilate the EV market here. As an American, I am glad the Chinese tariff exist.
@@shawnlister2730 let it annihilate the market then.
Thats amazing information about Polestar: ua-cam.com/video/PdtSg7ksjpM/v-deo.html
Alex: As a satisfied Tesla owner, it would be difficult for me to give an unbiased review of another EV brand; you did a good job! IMHO, the Tesla supercharger network, the higher charge rate and the slightly higher range still gives Tesla the edge over other products. Hope you had a chance to drive the Polestar down Colorado Blvd. (because, you know, that's just a cool thing to do) LOL!
We did take it down Colorado Blvd a few times and even up Angeles Crest highway!! Wish I had some more footage of that
Couple notes:
Polestar offers a FWD option, not RWD.
Starting price is around $49,900 for AWD trim. This spec is around $64,000.
Thanks. Good to see a Tesla owner do a fair and objective report on a competitor.
A few things. Polestar's single engine car is actually FWD, not RWD. Yeah, strange but it is.
The Polestar 2 is Volvo's Concept 40.2. It's a sedan version of the XC40, Volvo's Concept 40.1. Both the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2 are Volvo Concept cars brought into production. Polestar made very small tweaks to the exterior, like the light bar in the rear wasn't part of the Concept 40.2 design.
There are Polestar versions of Volvos, like the s60 Polestar. It has the same gold trim where you'd find in this Polestar.
I feel the PP may be too stiff for broken and rough toads. I like the dual-motor with the regular shocks. They're comfortably firm and the ride is sporty yet absorbent over moderate to big bumps with only a really bad road intruding. Since the P2 is built on a hybrid chassis, there are compromises to aerodynamics and interior storage and such. going forward, Volvo and Polestar will be built on proper dedicated EV platforms. I do find the Tesla much more airy and I wish Euro manufacturers would go back to lower beltlines and larger windows. The rear window especially is small in this P2.
I feel the steering could be heavier. Even the firm setting isn't firm enough. I also think the console is just too obtrusive but it'll be gone in future Polestar. The car feels, honestly, like a Volvo with a very sporty tune because that's what it is. It's rock solid. Don't get the squeaking suspension, that's not normal and something that Polestar should be made aware of to fix in this particular sample.
Thanks for the insight!
Front wheel drive is superior and safer on snow and on icy roads. Swedish design heritage and safety thinking right there.
First deliveries of the Polestar 1 was delivered in the beginning of 2020 and Polestar 2 first deliveries were in mid 2020. not 2017 and 2019!
Volvo polestar is sick. Check out the hybrid and the Audi electric cars so nice
Love Polestar ❤️
Thank you for this very informative video. But you didn't mention how much this car cost in the US.
I like the exterior looks and the interior controls and touch screen.
I Whish the range was a little better though.
Yup, agreed on range. Starting price is around $49,900 for AWD trim. This spec is around $64,000
Polestar claims the Performance has a software upgrade that boosts HP from 408 to 476. So there is supposedly a performance upgrad.e
Yeap it is true 👍
Good review
I would really be something if it didn’t have that terrible fake grill on the front
My parents chose the polestar (single engine long range). While we agree that a similar priced Tesla beats the polestar in every technical metric, my mother wouldn't be comfortable with having to use the touchscreen for everything (I'm doubtful I would but I'd give it a try). In my opinion Polestar hit the sweets pot with just enough physical buttons.
A big question mark is build quality - tesla improvemened in that regard but if I'm informed correctly it's still depending on luck what kind of quality you get.
It needs to be understood that Geely simply owns Volvo. But Volvo is a far more genuinely Swedish brand now than during the Ford ownership. All design, r&d and production happens in Sweden.
Ownership doesn’t necessarily have much to do with how or where a product is made. Especially when it’s hands off ownership like Geely. Ford was awful and forced their platforms on to Volvo, which is why Ford era Volvos are much less Volvo than Geely era.
There's a couple Polestar 2's in the neighborhood, but I've yet to catch the owner's outside and chat with them. Not a bad looking car by any means and if Tesla didn't have such a lead in range and charging network, this car would definitely be one to take a look at. Still don't know why you don't get 1,000s of views on your videos with how well done they always are.
Thanks so much!! I think improving titles/thumbnails will help a lot, but I'm working on it :)
I used to think the same, and heavily considered a Tesla, until the Polestar 2 dropped. Leased a 2022 recently. A lot of what you posted is null and void these days. Especially if you garage your car nightly with a level 2 charger.
Heck of a lot better in terms of quality and looks than a Tesla
How dare you
@@uncleartax he's right. I went from a Model S 2018 to a Polestar and never looked back. Tesla was the thinnest car I've ever owned.
@@station2station544 you are a clown comparing a 2018 car to a 2022 car. 🤦♀️
As a matter of fact you have disgusting piano black in a cabin that makes you claustrophobic. There is nothing better about the build quality in this car. Heck it looks as he they forgot to install the display and junked it in the last minute.
@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 yeah like they've changed. Tesla still uses the exact same colors - they can't get away from Honda Grey, Subaru WRX blue, and Lexus pearl white.
The single motor is FWD, not RWD as you stated.
Pixel headlights (think Adaptive High Beam headlights) are not active in the USA as they are technically not legal yet. Part of the Build Back Better bill approval will force US regulatory agencies to change the rules and allow more than two distinct headlamp settings. Whats nice is that once it is legal its just a SW update (I know Audi will up-charge if it happens). Lets hope Polestar provides it for free. Reviews from folks in Europe say these are some of the best headlights in the business.
Ah, good to know. Missed that during my research. The pixel headlights do look neat!
Build Back Better ? That didn't age well a lot like Biden himself not that he was ever a moral human before he was senile.
If you drive a boring looking Tesla with no real style what can I say. The polestar knocks it out of the park build quality and style
The interior is definitely better than a tesla model 3!
Thanks for the review from a fellow columbus'er! My Tesla M3 leave is up later this year so have been investigating my next car and nice to see you still here and your channel is getting big!
Much appreciated!
Thanks Alex. The Polestar 2 is on our shortlist for our 2nd EV it looks like it is most readily available with the shortest build times. I appreciate all you do for the EV community.
Awesome 🙌 I appreciate it
Looks way better than tesla IMO
The Performance pack now does include a performance improvement. There is a download included with the 2023MY vehicles that are also available to the prior model years that bumps HP from 404 to 476 and torque from 487 to 502lbft. It used to be an upgrade available for purchase, but is included moving forward.
Correct 100%. They missed it in their research
Can you get the horsepower upgrade on the performance pack models?
Great video 👍 Alex.
How would you rate Google OS vs Tesla's system in terms of smartness and convenience? One thing Polestar is already missing is Telstra's Sentry Mode.
The rear hatch actually opens and closes hands free by a kick sensor under the rear bumper. It's a great feature.
Good to know!
Thanks for your video. With the front grille, can you explain the large gaps? It looks odd and I wonder what is the function of having large gaps? Does the Polestar 2 need extra airflow within? Will there be buildup of debris and dead insects behind the front grille?
As I understand it, the front grille is purely aesthetic, not for airflow. It will certainly buildup with debris over time.
That's the best youtube review of the P2 I have seen - good in a short time, very efficient Thanks !
As always, your videos are incredibly well done! Keep it up! 😁⚡️ - Brandan
Thank you 🙌
The Performance pack now does add around 60hp
The hatch opens with a foot swipe so the position of the button isn't terribly important.
10,000x the quality of Tesla.
Eh, I'd say they are on par with each other. Just depends on your preference of interior
the headlights represent Mjölnir ( thor's hammer ) and the gold is for sweden flag
Guess you need to take over the channel now 😅
@@Sibs hhhhhhhh 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Excellent video man! You chose a great time to visit too. Imo SoCal is the best during winter. Only time you can wear a hoodie 🙌🏼
Lol true!
Hi Alex. Thanks again for a great video. I was wondering how this polestar 2 felt getting in and out of compared to the model 3 ?
Mich appreciated! It felt similar but maybe a bit roomier and sit up a bit higher.
Just a thing: the single motor is FWD not RWD
Yeah, I misspoke there :/
So how much adjustment is available with the regen breaking? I love the amount of adjustment in the Kia ev6 with the pedal shifters at your fingertips but that car has other UI issues that I don't care for. So does the pollstar have more than two levels of Regen adjustment?
Love the rims
Same!!
I do a lot of road trips and 250 miles of range is too short. That means I will need to charge up more frequently. I would highly consider Polestar if they have a 300 or more miles range on a single charge.
Looks impressive! Really digging the styling and the gold touches on the brakes and seat belts
Yeah, big fan of those!!
So, when did the power-tool/Non Bobby Troup (Route 66) style pronunciation of the word route start?
Is the hood not properly closed at 2:59 or its production issue causing hood not aligned well?
It isn't closed properly. I've seen a lot of people leaving one latch not closed. You just have to press firmly down on both sides of the bonnet to resolve.
You failed to mention the most important thing price
This AWD trim starts at $49,900, but spec'd like this is around $64,000
I would say the only competition to Tesla right now in the US
And then there is China.
In your history lesson in the beginning you "forget" one important thing, Polestar is a SWEDISH car brand. Wikipedia: "Polestar is a Swedish automotive brand established in 1996 by Volvo Cars' partner Flash/Polestar Racing and acquired in 2015 by Volvo, which itself was acquired by Geely in 2010. It is headquartered in Torslanda outside Gothenburg, Sweden with vehicle production taking place in China."
Yes, they are a Swedish brand, but now owned by Geely. Could have been more clear about that. Just wanted to give a quick blurb about the company at the beginning, so didn't dive into everything.
Looks like Polestar lowered the package prices and added performance to the Performance pack. I just specced one out for $60K ($52K after tax credit) on their site.
It’s manufactured in china so wouldn’t qualify, and tax credit isn’t a reduction in price, it’s a credit on your taxable income.
Nope, the single motor version is FWD, not RWD.
Great car but not a fan of Google tracking all mis ins and outs
Which color is this? Jupiter?
This is the "moon" color, which they don't sell anymore, but the Jupiter color is similar.
Tesla is the one who start all of this, without Tesla any of these EV companies would not exists.
Oh no Tesla fan boy alert. Telsa did not invent electric cars. Joking 😉
I just saw one of these. 👀👀👀👀 beautiful 🤩
This is swedish car and not chinese
made in China. Owned by a Chinese company. Sweedish by heritage only. Still love my Polestar though.
@@gordoncahill1170 no! Made in sweden
@@dfalcone1698 Sorry. Google is your friend. The Polestar2 is made in Luqiao CMA Super Factory in Luqiao, China. I'm not bashing the car. I have TWO of them. They're fabulous but not made in Sweden. The only thing left in Sweden is the corporate head office and some development staff.
@@dfalcone1698 It's manufactured in China. But yes, this is a Swedish car.
@@gordoncahill1170 Everything is in Sweden. All the teams that create Volvos and Polestars are in Sweden. Designers, engineers, wind tunnels, crash testing, road test circuits and soon battery manufacturer for Polestar and Volvo will also be in Sweden. This car actually has very little Chinese input and I applaud Geely for keeping this product Swedish.
I love the look of the Polestar 2 (exterior and interior). The inside felt tight though and the storage is lacking. The hub in the back also feels very unnecessary. Driving it was great. But for the price I'd want more range and I ended up in the Tesla Model 3 LR because you get more bang (performance, range, features) for less bucks. But build quality felt better for sure with the Polestar 2.
Build quality is wat we look for
With the front grille, why the large gaps? Does the Polestar 2 need extra airflow within? Will there be buildup of debris and dead insects behind the front grille?
Thank you for the video. Will you be doing a video on the Volvo C 40? Very interested in that vehicle. Would love your opinion on it.
I can certainly add it to my list! I got a chance to see one while out in Pasadena, but didn't get much footage or time with it.
@@Sibs What was your first impression looks wise?
Not for me, but definitely think it's a good design for compact SUV fans!
Yes lets promote Chinese stuff!
It's really Swedish. Manufactured in a Chinese factory, yes, but it's a Swedish engineered/designed product.
@@benjaminsmith2287 nope. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, a Chinese company owns volvo. The designers, marketing etc is still in sweden, but its now a Chinese company.
@@1084kmp Owning a company doesn't change that Volvo is Swedish. Are you going to tell me Rolls Royce is German rather than English? That Lamborghini is also German? That Chrysler is German/Italian rather than American? The company that makes Volvo's Volvo now has Geely financial backing. But they don't really have all that much to do with China other than some basic dealings with their parent company.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Lets agree to disagree. To me if I sell my Swedish company to a Chinese company then its no longer a Swedish company. Thats how company ownership works
@@1084kmp It most definitely is a Swedish company because it still operates as one. It would have to dissolved to be a Chinese company taken over by its parent. But that didn't happen. It was actually expanded in Sweden.
Sorry guys. This added zero new information over all other reviews already posted at the time and to me looks like you are 1:1 cloning other people’s reviews.
Dang, that feedback hurts, and sorry you feel that way. I spent around 15 hours, if not more on this video, not including the travel to Pasadena to see this vehicle and many others. Certainly not a 1:1 clone. This was more of an informational and "first impressions" video - not a review, so most of the info is probably similar to other videos you may have watched since it is just information.
It’s great to have many different videos to watch even if it is similar information! You could watch two separate videos and hear something a second time but it doesn’t hit you until you hear it that second time.
Some people won’t ever watch any video BUT this one either so it’s great to have it!
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You never know these days. I like to be fully transparent.
I drove both tesla model s 2019 and polestar. Here is what I have noticed...
1. First the key feels like a matchbox..something like a Chinese toy
2. Very Small frunk
3. Car in-car display feels like mini Ipad, very tiny compared to tesla
4. Car UI is a joke, feels like using an HTML page.
5. Ride is much better than an ICE car closer to tesla model 3y
6. Front storage/cup holder - no space and we don't know what is in there taking all space
7. Car has maybe 20% of the smart features that Tesla has.
8. Moving from ICE to EV people might like this car. Someone who has driven tesla will never touch this car
Gold touches? That's jewelry and nothing more. In fact I flat-out hate the fact that Polestar (and many other legacy OEMs transitioning to EVs) recreates a front radiator grill appearance because of some weird ICE-related knee-jerk impulse. Failure, IMO. And Alex Sibila looses credibility giving the Polestar a pass where it doesn't deserve a pass.
And spec-wise Polestar has a long way to go to be competitive in the EV space.