The BEST Tesla Competitor Yet?! | 2021 Polestar 2 Review
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- Let me state the obvious. Tesla is currently the best EV maker out there, however, there's always room for competition! This Polestar 2 may be one of the most compelling competitors yet and with an 'Android' powered infotainment system, it certainly gives a unique experience, even to a Tesla! It gets about 230 miles on a charge, has 408 horsepower, can fast-charge in about 40 minutes, and has tons of storage. The big question is; Is it worth MORE than a Tesla Model 3? Let's find out!
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If it seems like I was in a rush, I was. I only had 2 hours with the car so forgive me if I wasn't as "buttoned-up" in this review! For those wondering where the MSRP is, here it is! Sorry that I forgot to include it in the video! Hope you all enjoyed it either way! Be sure to subscribe for more!
$72,000 as tested
@Forrest's Auto Reviews A very good and in-depth review but I’m not digging that $72k MSRP.....
60+ for slightly better interior and far inferior performance and real world testing? I hope those recalled cars get resolved in less than 6 months while the engineers figure out how to actually build real evs. But if Im gonna risk buying a 60k untested low performance ev without supercharging Im just gonna save and buy a new or even second hand S or X and call it a day. Don't mind me, just a trolling Tesla fanboi.
@xLift Nrutasder I don’t mind Tesla fans. My daily driver for the past year is a Model 3 SR+ and I absolutely love it. My next purchase (in 2 or 3 years) will be the Model S....with Plaid!
The reason the back seats are raised is because of the structure of the battery pack underneath.
Nice, detailed ( for having such a short amount of time) review. You did miss the frameless side mirrors and the lift up divider in the trunk. I really like the unique design and quirky touches. Did the plug in the frunk have interchangeable heads for regular 110v and 240v?
Yes Polestar won me with adding Google assistant. And I'm feeling both the different place and time of day for this review.
When he said, “hey google”, my phone went off
Forrest is killing it. Good job man.
Nothing like volvos current design language, just beautiful
Great review! Also btw I believe those "buttons" on the door panels are Harmon Kardon logos. I think Polestar asked them to come up with a simplified logo instead of the text logo to keep with the clean interior aesthetic they have.
The high resolution color cameras really make the no parking text on the ground POP!
Good review and pretty nice car. Only problem was you launched my Spotify in the background. I was wondering why you had music playing throughout your video. 😂😂
Nice useful review especially the functions on the tablet. Thanks.
As a 6,3 tall Swede that lives just next to the Volvo factory in Torslanda, I see these cars everyday. However, the interior is tight and I feel cramped in it. As the Tesla model 3 and Y is it’s competition, I prefer the Teslas for the space and how they have designed the dash and so on. And I haven’t mentioned the charge situation but that won’t be a problem if you use it around town and not plan to go on really long trips abroad.
First time viewer, subscribed. Ps you sound just like Tony Northrup
The seats are that high, so you don't end up with your knees up your ears, like in some other evs. The tunnel is part of the shared platform, but also meaning, that you get more leg room, as in most cars without tunnel the floor raises higher, impacting your leg room (knees up your ears).
Focussing parts of the battery in the tunnel can improve your leg room, as mentioned before, so the tunnel doesn't have to be a negative point, if you consider the better leg room.
True. Also, if you want to sit comfortable in the middle seat in the back you need a separate seat there...it's not going to be more comfortable if you remove the tunnel :P
Great review!
Excellent review of my favorite vehicle. Thank you!! Is thunder your favorite color? I am between thunder and midnight
that key fob looks like a zippo lighter
It's the old 2019-2022 SPA model Volvo key. Just a more plain shell
How do you like the Polestar II compared to the e-tron?
It looks raised up because the underpinnings are from the xc40
Way too boxy for my own personal tastes but I hope the Polestar brand does well!
Nice review! I like it overall, though I'm not crazy about the exterior design
Yeah, I’m mixed on my feelings about it! It looks good from some angles but for the most part it looks awkward. 😕
You’re both nuts. Car looks very well designed.
Is that the midnight color? I’m looking to order one and love this color?
Woow the first review I've seen that don't like the backseat. This guy must be real tall and all other reviewers short lol 🤣 But great to see a review not praising everything. 😊
This won’t be a viable TV option until they add more Spaces locations throughout the country. At launch the service centers will only be in New York and LA. Doesn’t make sense to buy one if you’re in a state that doesn’t have a Spaces location but eventually once they ramp up their locations this car will be a no brainer to purchase.
I love it! It’s very nice!! I love all electric cars
Just curious how reliable are these new electric vehicles? I know they are a new company
Love this design compared to that bubbly design that Tesla implies.
Ok Forrest, you win w the Joe Satriani request. 😀
Compared to the Model 3 Performance, which would you personally prefer and why?
Why not have both haha,but jokes aside, polestar is definitely my choice because of how simple everything is to use.
I want one, I want one real bad! Time to save up🤣🤣
i went to test drive a polestar, the screen lagged so bad it turned off. the hey google wouldn't respond, they tried testing the auto brakes for getting close but ended up hitting their other demo car, the ac stopped working. It was so embarrassing for the salespeople showing me the car.
Why did you say the car has android auto support while showing the USB ports (timestamp 12:20)? It does not.
One of my favorite cars besides tesla hands down🙌
15:07 it is because of the platform. they put batteries in it
fyi you can charge the steering wheel from light to firm.
This car is my favourite EV. It's the best looking
I need one!!!
Great review! Personally, I don’t like the exterior look, but that is always in the eye of the beholder. I think the interior looks nice. More competition is a good thing for us consumers 😁
Tesla has voice commands that do everything you did in this video (and much more). The only difference is you press the right scroll wheel to activate it instead is saying “hey Google”. I’m not sure why, but it seems like Tesla’s voice commands are overlooked by pretty much every car reviewer. Anyway, I enjoyed the review. Keep up the great work!
True, I think I’m just used to google assistant? It’s also neat because I can turn on & of light at my home from the car, set reminders that will transfer to my google home, and fun things like asking what an elephant sounds like lol. Definitely not overlooking the Tesla voice commands but this does feel a tiny bit more natural. That being said, I wish all of this was a bit cheaper because Tesla is still going to be the value EV purchase, especially when it comes to their charging infrastructure. This Polestar 2 and upcoming XC40 Recharge have massive potential though!
The cars can stop working even while driving.
Drivers either get an error message or nothing at all, and their cars stop working. Nothing is able to reboot them, and the vehicles have to be towed for repair. The company will recall all 2,200 units of the Polestar 2 delivered so far.
Only affected first batch delivered before September. If you get one now it’s no longer an issue.
All those cars are being recalled.
Really?
@@mohawkpathology yea software issue, cars shut down mid drive and impossible to turn on again... safety critical
Not all delivered cars only the first batch, which is 2200 cars.
@@MyRealNameIs yea which is all of them :-)
@@redhotchilibitch That requires an update that takes about an hour on a service senter. Not that big of a recall tbh. But it would have been easier if the OTA function was present by now, but that's scheduled for later this year.
Simplistic has a negative connotation. I refers to minimizing issues that in reality are very complex. Minimalist would've been a better phrasing, as in stripped down to the essentials.
Like it, bit pricey for what you get, especially with that limited range. No Polestar/Audi/MB or other competitor should delivery anything under 300 miles REAL range (thus EPA like 320-350) at this point if they want to really sell.
The build quality, the fit and finish just surpasses Tesla! Sure Tesla has autopilot.... but come on.... it’s a giant software beta.... the polestar 2 is built with quality control
Between this and the e-tron, I wonder what marketing research group has convinced EU automakers that people want orange brake calipers on their EVs (I love painted calipers...but orange not so much)
They’re golden color actually. Some people like them, some don’t 🙂
PoleStar, Audi and Porsche EV's... Tesla better improve or they are toast within 5 years
Someone metioned that retarted dash of the model 3 (and Y)...Spot on. This PoleStar at least has a normal looking dash
Plus Tesla's arrogance towards customers. Hence the dash of the model 3
Great video again, Forrest 👍🏽
@John Edwards well, if this is the benchmark we are all going to get wet!
www.theverge.com/2020/10/5/21502379/tesla-modely-roof-flies-off-convertible-quality-issue
VW ID.4 will outsell Tesla. VW isn’t after Tesla market share, they’re after ICE market share. We’ll see in a year or so how it is 🙂
Dang and I went to go look this up... all of them are being recalled... definitely not a Tesla competitor... 😌
Remember Tesla past issues before say that hehe
Where is the ssub woofer??
I love Volvo’s but I am not digging the Polestar’s. Too much money for what it is, just my two cents.
Nice car but at 72,000 it's not exactly something the average consumer can afford. Good review. However, have they really been recalled?
To be more precise, the cheaper version is something they want to release next year. Rumors aplenty that it’ll have single motor and probably no sunroof. We‘ll see how it turns out.
The Polestar 2 in this video is the launch edition (base price $59,900) with the Thunder color (+ $1,200) and optional performance package (+ $5,000).
Other options not on this specific Polestar are the ventilated Nappa leather seats (+ $4,000) or towbar hitch (+ $1,200).
So depending on what you want it’s not 72k. Also you might have federal / state EV incentives further lowering the price.
It has 200 ish range and starting at $59K? Really
Mondo Duplantis drives a Polestar and he is actually the greatest pole star of all time.
Everyone has been saying this was better to drive and more engaging... Interesting...
Amazing what happens when an actual car company makes an EV instead of a start up.(not shitting on tesla, just saying it makes sense when you think about it)
@@over9009 and this is what happens when a tech company (tries) to make a car ... Their new convertible ! .....
www.theverge.com/2020/10/5/21502379/tesla-modely-roof-flies-off-convertible-quality-issue
me just caring how he is in the gta 5 map?
Didn’t they just recall all the Polestars?
The best Looking Polestar is Polestar 1 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The model 3 fit and finish is mediocre. This Polestar might have much higher level fit and finish. Plus I don't like how EVERYTHING is controlled by the screen in the 3 including the glove box.
At least the model 3 went through enough real world testing and iteration to not power down randomly and need a global recall. As Elon said, the results will speak for themselves. When Tesla releases a true high end car with quality materials and unmatched performance (roadster) many eyes will bleed with envy cuz Elon's competitive and a perfectionist.
xLift Nrutasder the most important word in your reply was “When”.
@@SwannBus well polestar hasnt released a reliable car as yet and we're here arent we? Plaid power train for the roadster seems pretty reliable already though and will go through a year or 2 or 3 of real world testing before one of the gigafactories start spitting them roadster out. Dont forget to equip your helmet and your parachute btw.
xLift Nrutasder that’s not a fair metric and you know it. I recall not long ago Tesla Auto Pilot being all over the news for erratic behavior and accidents, possibly deaths. I’m not trying to make Tesla look bad, but offer a counter to your idea that this new company is crap and Tesla is above reproach....
@@SwannBus I dont think the company is crap, I just think its years behind even being considered a worthy EV competitor. As Elon said everyone will catch up with technology eventually, but by that time they wouldve perfected manufacturing. This means, lower costs, better reliability and performance, best fit and finish and most importantly to them, more vehicles produced for a very long time. This matters. Calling model 3 fit and finish mediocre felt like @lakerfanjr is taking a shot at Tesla. I'll let it slide, but I'll do my fanboi service by pointing out the higher costs and significanlty lower performance you're also inheriting. Tesla has already been through production hell, while Polestar is currently going through theirs. Tesla vehicles are a solid decade ahead of the competition theyre being compared to on various metrics like performance, technology and production and are steadily increasing that lead. Something you indirectly pointed out. You'll only buy one of these polestars to support the manufacturer, to be different or because internal quality is more important than reliability and performance to you. Just like how some ICE vehicle lovers will still buy gas powered vehicles because they sound better and are "fun" to work with... Again, you'll only buy an internal combustion engine today if you dont care about increased performance, versatility, price or the environment, as EVs are as of Tesla battery day, clearly superior.
I have this car. I bought the Pilot package. The performance package is not worth the money. The brakes don't make sense for this car. Range depletes faster in this performance package too.
You're going to have a lot of 2nd person future perfect. I don't know why.
Is it true all the polestar 2 cars got recalled ?
Almost. They need a software update that takes about an hour in a service center. OTA is expected later this year, or else it would be an update hardly anyone would notice.
And probably only those delivered in the first batch before September
Bro gta players recognize where he is at
Stop triggering my Google.
Haha sorry 😅
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"Here you can see the MSRP..." Doesn't show the MSRP.
more than a Model 3 it's a Model Y competitor..
very bad camera work in this one.... zoom out ffs next time so its less shaky and less pain to watch. i had to stop watching after 8 minutes... otherwise i like the car, looks great.
i just dont like that pano sunroof without shade and no physical HVAC.
Not sure why you want physical HVAC buttons when you can just ask Google to change it, but chances are the cheaper Polestar 2 version coming next year won’t have the sunroof.
Otherwise there’s ever more EV choices available that probably offer what you want 🙂
Beer review yet
There's a lot I like about it the problem is if you can't get the tech up to the level or at least close to Tesla, where they basically have their own 15-in iPad in the car then I don't know why I would get this. Charging network is not as good the tech is not as good the price would have to be lower than a base model three for me to be interested
John Edwards It’s all personal choice. I prefer the touchscreen greatly. There is no charging system here in America more reliable and more plentiful than the Tesla network. Lucid has no product on the street and the price point is insane. Xpheng 7 is not here in America. ID4 doesn’t have the tech and charging network. We’ll see how the sales play out on how the masses feel. Price isn’t great either. I think all roads lead to Tesla for the vast majority of people.
@@MiddleMAGA
>I don't know why I would get this
>It’s all personal choice
Then why are you claiming no possible reason someone would want this?
The P2 has lots of advantages in my opinion:
1) An actual dashboard display
2) An open platform for developing apps
3) Better build quality
Some people prefer those to the advantages of Tesla (range, autopilot, superchargers, etc.). Don't assume how other people weigh their pros and cons and that your opinion is objectively right.
@@factor27 we'll look at the sales numbers and see how many people choose this over Tesla. I don't think there's a big enough market unless it's substantially less than a sr+
@@MiddleMAGA Polestar has already stated what their goals are. They don't plan or expect to beat Tesla in their first year. Just like Tesla didn't beat their competitors their first year.
Also, good job moving the goalposts. The discussion was about why anyone would choose this over Tesla. I gave reasons and then you somehow came to the conclusion that it's only a good car if more people choose it over Tesla?
In germany i see a bunch of polestars
The best Tesla competitor? The same Polestar that lost 40 miles of range from their specs after the EPA test results were returned even though they have a bigger battery pack than Tesla?
EPA test results are just an indication, they’re not real life use. Teslas are optimized for that test, but usually won’t make that in real life. The VW ID.4 or Porsche Taycan on the other hand have a ridiculously low EPA range, but easily surpass that in real life.
So yes. Depending on region it’s in a similar price range as Model 3 and the Polestar 2 offers something other than Tesla. Not everything is about hard numbers, but sure keep harping on some EPA range.
@@rikh8796 The EPA test is a standard test that ALL manufacturers go through that is supposed to use a common set of test conditions, to prevent auto manufacturers from using their own testing methodology. If Polestar or Porsche underperform on that test, that's on them, they were aware of the testing conditions ahead of time, and still underperformed.
@@cyclopsvision6370 I think they wanted to under promise over deliver to be fair.
ENOUGH WITH THE "HEY GOOGLE", BLEEP IT OUT
Side by Side Comparison:
Vehicle Polestar 2 Tesla S LR+
Price $68,900* £69,420
Battery 78kwh 100kwh
Efficiency 3.0mi/kw 4.0mi/kw
Range 233 EPA 402 EPA
0-60 4.7s 3.7s
Safety TBC 5 star NCAP
Service Annually No servicing required
Warranty 3 years 8 years battery/motor
Motor 402bhp 603bhp
Charging 150DC 200DC
Network Public only Tesla Network + Public
Safety Pilot Autopilot
Autonomous None $8,000 (software)**
*Includes $5,000 Perfomance package & $4,000 leather seats
**Hardware included in base cost, can upgrade software at any time.
Didn’t the polestar 1 just come out?? Why’s there already a second one
Polestar 1 is only 1500 units, it's not an EV and...yeah, that's about it :P
Polestar 1 is a limited edition (only 1500 built) halo car. A really cool PHEV to launch the brand and showcase what Polestar can do while they were working on their first true EV: the Polestar 2 😉
So it’s an android version of a Tesla lol
You are better than Doug demoruo
You lost me at 12:27
It doesn't have android auto, and won't. Just automotive...
Looks like a 4 door Scion TC. 😂 interior is nice though
ironic that he's using an iPhone but the car has Android Auto.
Terrible camera man...all over the place. Chill with the closeups of everything. The rear hump is where the battery is located.
You clowns don't need to dis Tesla in order to prove your point, both this and Model 3 are great and you can't go wrong with either.
You can do any funny voice and it can understand you... Proceeds to do a weird British voice 😂😂😂 are you saying British people are weird or something?! Bro 😂
They all die randomly and need to be towed away. Polestar did a great job making something that looks like an electric car but its still an unfinished product. Needs a lot of testing and solutions. Read recently that they're all being recalled.
“Tesla experienced a similar issue with the Model 3 early in its life, and the problem stemmed from the 12-volt battery. In Tesla's case, simply replacing the battery would get the car up and running again, but there's no telling if that's going to do the trick here. According to a report from InsideEVs, not all of the 2s are showing 12-volt issues. Further, some owners get warnings from their vehicles before it shut down, while others aren't.” -Roadshow
Tesla is a marvel, no questioning that.....but pretending that it had smooth sailing at it’s launch (and some would argue today) is not true. Why are all the “T” people coming out against a car being compared to their car. Is Tesla a car company or a religion or political party? All EVs Matter!!!
@@SwannBus this is precisely my point. A lot of people and manufacturers are pitting themselves against Tesla as Tesla killers when they dont even have real world experience and testing. All cars will be EVs eventually, but by that time Tesla will be best at manufacturing, meaning lower cost highest quality. We still need people to buy these type of electric vehicles to test them and give the companies money and support for their R&D, but to pretend theres a comparison between the vehicles companies like Tesla and Lucid is a joke! If Elon wants the nicest interior and materials in his vehicle, trust me he will get it done. For 60k on a model 3 Tesla will give you guys gold plated steering, interior and accessories along the finest performance!!!
@@SwannBus you can buy a maxed out model 3 and spend 15k on the interior/exterior yourself. 15k on a wrap can go a long way.
xLift Nrutasder precisely my point, I don’t think Volvo/Polestar markets itself as a direct Model 3 competitor. Journalists are pitting them against the other, when I think we should be happy that someone (anyone) is joining the EV space. To me, it just seems like Tesla is the new Cummins and you better not talk smack about it lol. When in reality, competition makes the consumer win. I’m glad the model 3 exists as a benchmark, plus it’s made in America. I’d like to see a push for all manufacturers to expand into this market. Petrol is on the way out. I don’t think you’d be happy if everyone drove a Tesla, regardless of the cost.
@@SwannBus fair say. I do not disagree.
Higher than the Model Y. This is really a CUV.
False. P2 is 58" and Model Y is 64". Model 3 is 56"
No, not one bit. This is every bit a small sedan. It has a slightly, and I mean, slightly, higher riding height than some other sedans but it isn't a CUV at all.
It’s so ugly IMO. Logo looks like an old Chrysler
It looks better irl tbh. :) And it's really nice to drive.
Interesting that the Standard Range Plus has a greater EPA range rating than the much larger battery and expensive Polestar 2.
Vehicle Polestar 2 Tesla 3 Standard Range
Price £46,900 £40,490
Battery 78kwh 50kwh
Efficiency 3.0mi/kw 5.0mi/kw
Range 233 EPA 250 EPA
0-60 4.7s 5.3s
Safety TBC 5 star NCAP
Service Annually No servicing required
Warranty 3 years 8 years battery/motor
Motor 402bhp 349bhp
Charging 150DC 250DC
Network Public only Tesla Network + Public
Safety Pilot Autopilot
Autonomous None £6,800 (software)*
*Hardware included in base cost, can upgrade software at any time.
You spam this (cherry picked) comparison to every Polestar 2 review on youtube, so I guess you're worried about your Tesla stocks, eh?
Saying autonomous “none” while Tesla supposedly has it is cherry-picking and misleading. Tesla autopilot is still Beta software that barely does more than what most adaptive cruise control + lane assist combinations offer. And yes I’ve driven with it.
Also the Polestar 2 “warranty” in the comparison is completely incorrect: www.polestar.com/us/service-and-assistance/car-warranty/
Here’s another equally unbiased comparison. Quality control: Polestar 2 EXCELLENT, Tesla NONE.
A car purchase isn’t based only on the arbitrary metrics presented in this table. Sure you go buy and enjoy your Tesla Model 3 SR+. I’ll be enjoying my Polestar 2 just fine tyvm 👌🏻
You spend more time talking than driving 😔