Polestar 2 2021, Iain – EV Owner Review

Polestar 2 2021, Iain - EV Owner Review

What is your name?
Iain

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Polestar 2

 

How old is your EV?
Under 1 year old

 

How long have you owned your EV?
Under 1 year

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my 2nd

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
235 miles

 

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Why did you choose this car?
Build quality, features and support.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?

  • Build quality
  • Pixel lights
  • Acceleration
  • Integrated Google
  • Glass roof
  • Adaptive cruise
  • Looks.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?

  • Not as efficient as others
  • Some features still in beta
  • App very basic.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
180º front camera so no need to stick nose into traffic/pedestrians when coming out of drive/blind junction.

 

Stick or twist? If it’s twist, what are you considering and why?
Stick.

 

What home charging unit do you use and would you recommend it to others?
Rolec 16A – I have had no problems but others have a better reputation.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use and would you recommend it to others?
Pure Planet – good, 100% renewable. Very competitive 24 hour rates. I would recommend it for someone that doesn’t have a smart meter or needs cheap night rate.

 

What public charging networks do you use and would you recommend them to others?
BP Pulse – average, ChargePlace Scotland – terrible.

 

Who do you insure your EV with and would you recommend them to others?
Novo – ideal for expensive cars as it provides excellent cover, at a price!

 

 

 

 

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