Polestar electric car

[deepsix]

Originally Posted by chudbond007

Looks great - likely to be my next car. How did you get onto that test drive event? Can't see anything on the website.

I had subscribed to updates from Polestar and registered an interest. They emailed me a week ago with news of the events and invitation to test. It was mainly for those that had paid a deposit I think but many hadn't (including myself)
The next venues are in Banbury and Salford but are fully booked, all slots went very quickly.
I seem to have subscribed on two different email addresses and got an invite on both. They have contacted me on the address that I hadn't taken up the offer on saying there will be more events planned around the country.
Good luck, it is interesting.

[squirrelz]

I must be getting old, the beige one looks best to me

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by chudbond007

Looks great - likely to be my next car. How did you get onto that test drive event? Can't see anything on the website.

I had an email from Polestar direct newsletter@info.polestar.com asking me to register for a test drive per below - I had pre-registered some time ago......but within 3 hrs another email arrived telling me it had already sold out!

You’ve read the reviews, seen the images and now it’s time for you to experience the Polestar 2 up close and personal.

We would like to invite you to book a Polestar 2 test drive and experience the exciting world of electric performance and innovative technology for yourself.

What to expect

The test drive experience is 90 minutes and will include:
Check-in and refreshments
Static vehicle tour: key features overview
One-to-one in-depth car demonstration with your own test drive specialist
30-minute test drive experience
Post drive Q&A

Booking slots are available on a first come, first served basis.

Rest assured that when you visit us for your test drive, we have put in place a number of health and safety measures in-line with current UK government guidance, to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Book your test drive

[Clan]

The polestar 2 is the best electric car in the world at present , It's the new benchmark ...

[finnster]

Honestly bar the Porsche Taycan (which is way beyond my means) its the only electric car I like - will certainly be on my shortlist for my next car.

[Whiterdesign]

Totally agree with the comments. The Polestar 2 is based on the XC 40 chassis yet if you spec the Xc40 recharge up to the polestar it is about 12K dearer. Where the hell-does that come from. I would rather have an SUV I must agree as getting older I need a vehicle that is higher off the ground., but the polestar does tick a lot of boxes. When they release a 2 wheel drive, which is in the pipeline it’s going to be even cheaper.

[isleaiw]

Originally Posted by Clan

The polestar 2 is the best electric car in the world at present , It's the new benchmark ...

Best is a bold word and not defined in your statement. Best car that is electric or best electric car? I would say a Tesla Model 3 wins on the electrific front due to the range, performance, and supercharger network that really does give them an advantage.

But whilst I hear rave reviews from those that have them, I also hear about poor build quality and I cannot stand the interior.

So would I buy the best electric car, or a better car that happens to be electric? Probably the latter but would always wish that I could use the supercharger network and had the range of the Model 3...

[weemark]

And here's my problem - range!

As an example, I head over to Norfolk a number of times thru the winter with the cameras for 3 or 4 days bird photography, staying in the tent - the campsite has no charging points. N Norfolk Council I believe are in the process of installing such points in a number of public car parks, none of which are anywhere near where I go - plus do I want to sit in a car park for however long it takes the car to recharge? I normally have one of those days driving round various bird sites, so low mileage and lot of stop start through the day.

And here's the rub - it's around 220 miles from my front door to the N Norfolk coast. I can do the full return journey, with the day tatting around plus visits to the shops etc, on a single tank of fuel. Until such time as the electric/hydrogen/whatever fuelled cars can replicate that range how can I change?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by isleaiw

Best is a bold word and not defined in your statement. Best car that is electric or best electric car? I would say a Tesla Model 3 wins on the electrific front due to the range, performance, and supercharger network that really does give them an advantage.

But whilst I hear rave reviews from those that have them, I also hear about poor build quality and I cannot stand the interior.

So would I buy the best electric car, or a better car that happens to be electric? Probably the latter but would always wish that I could use the supercharger network and had the range of the Model 3...

you forgot the poor quality brakes on the tesla too .Don't take my word for it just see Robert Llewellyn's extensive review ... Hes probably the most experienced journalist regarding Electric vehicles .

[isleaiw]

Originally Posted by Clan

you forgot the poor quality brakes on the tesla too .Don't take my word for it just see Robert Llewellyn's extensive review ... Hes probably the most experienced journalist regarding Electric vehicles .

I have a few friends with Tesla M3s I can ask them.

I have no intention of buying either until I have to / there is a great financial incentive to do so (no company car for me).....but I would stand by my point, the Polestar is a better car but the Tesla is a better implementation of electric.

But for now petrol or even diesel are my preferred choice, preferably with 6 cylinders or more...