2021 Polestar 2

The 2021 Polestar 2


Polestar is an electrified offshoot of Volvo and their Chinese benefactor Geely.

The Polestar 1 is a super-limited production hybrid supercar thing but the Polestar 2, that’s a comparatively mainstream 5-passenger, pure-electric, all-wheel-drive raised, fastback sedan…thing. It can cover more than 200 miles (~250 miles) on a charge, though specific EPA estimates weren’t available when I made this video. And it has a base price of $59,900, plus $1,300 in destination charges, though less expensive renditions are on the horizon.

Volvo says 0-60 takes about 4.5 seconds. And the ¼ mile takes less than 13 seconds. Are there Teslas that post faster numbers? Yes. Do those numbers detract from the fun I’m having right now? No.

That thrust comes from 2 identical front and rear electric motors, delivering all-wheel-drive traction and a combined output of 408 horsepower (408hp, 487 lb-ft).
Moving to infotainment, Tesla has set the standard for big-ol screens in electric cars but the 2’s 11.15-inch screen has nothing to be ashamed of. Built using Android Automotive OS, the system is a finely arranged, intuitive interface that leverages over the air updates, Google Maps, Google natural voice recognition, and the Google Play app store.

Which electric car is best, depends on your taste and needs. But what’s certain is that competition improves the breed. And the Polestar 2 is most definitely competitive.

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