The 2022 Polestar 2.
You may not have heard of Polestar before, but take a spin in one of the young electric-car brand’s newest models and you’ll understand why it deserves your attention.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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The company spun out of Volvo in 2017 and is now onto its second vehicle, the excellent Polestar 2.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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I tested the 2022 model for a few days earlier this year and left impressed by the sedan’s striking looks, intuitive touchscreen, and handsome interior.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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From its interior to its user interface, the Polestar 2 is all about minimalism and simplicity. And that no-frills mentality extends to the car’s pricing.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Read Insider’s full review of the Polestar 2 here.
There are two models to choose from for 2023. The Polestar 2 Single Motor costs $48,400 and is rated by the US government for 270 miles of driving range.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Source: Environmental Protection Agency
The Dual Motor version will run you $51,900, has 260 miles of range, and puts out 476 horsepower, more than double the base model.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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For context, the Tesla Model 3 sedan, certainly the Polestar 2’s biggest competitor, offers 267 miles of range in the base model and more than 350 in Long-Range guise.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Much like Tesla, customers configure and order Polestar cars online. Customers can take delivery at home or at a Polestar showroom.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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What’s it like to drive? I can only speak to the Single Motor model, which offered, like most electric cars, snappy acceleration that’ll impress people coming from regular gas vehicles.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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After a long drive, the Polestar 2 can replenish its battery level from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes using a 155-kilowatt fast-charger. Or it can do the same using a garage charger (Level 2) in around eight hours.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Inside, things are equally sleek.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Slip inside the Polestar 2 and you’re greeted by a simple, uncluttered cabin.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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For a shifter, you get a little hexagonal knob.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Using a touchscreen for basic vehicle functions can be frustrating, particularly when you need to tap and drive. But the Polestar 2’s elegant and amazingly crisp infotainment system makes things easy.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Its high-contrast color palette of black, white, and orange makes things legible at a glance. And Polestar never piles too many buttons onto one screen.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Another handy touch: The Range Assistant feature shows how factors like driving style, climate control usage, and speed impact estimated driving range.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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There’s also a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster behind the steering wheel. Like the main screen, it displays a remarkably detailed graphic of the Polestar 2, which is neat.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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The 2’s hatch opens to reveal a 14.3-cubic-foot cargo area behind the seats, a bit smaller than that of the Model 3.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Folding the seats down expands the usable area to around 39 cubic feet.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Plus Polestar offers the added bonus of a front trunk, which you won’t find in every electric vehicle.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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Bottom line: The Polestar 2 delivers healthy range, attractive styling, and impressive software, making it a great option for people interested in a sporty electric sedan but not a Tesla.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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And it seems that a lot of people agree, despite Polestar’s relative anonymity. The company sold more than 20,000 vehicles in the first half of 2022 and aims to ship 50,000 before year’s end.The 2022 Polestar 2.
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