Polestar 2 78kWh 2021, Patrick – EV Owner Review

Polestar 2 78kWh 2021, Patrick - EV Owner Review

What first name would you like to appear in the review? 
Patrick

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Polestar 2 78kWh

 

What year was your EV registered?
2021

 

How long have you owned your EV?
From new

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
5,000 – 10,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
220

 

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Why did you choose this car?
Zero BIK, great performance & not a Tesla.

 

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

  • Serenity of driving experience
  • Being one of the very first owners of the car
  • Performance
  • Styling
  • Build quality
  • Equipment levels.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?
Charging is less convenient than refuelling an ICE car and it’s not as engaging to drive as a good ICE car.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
I’ve just learnt that I can program buttons in the car to open my garage door.

 

What EV are you interested in next and why?
Polestar, as I’d happily have another one. Mustang Mach-E, may be more practical for a young family.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
3-pin plug – I don’t recommend it.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Power NI – I don’t think there’s a tariff choice.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
ESB – very poor network but it’s all we have.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Company car insurance.

 

Polestar 2 78kWh 2021, Patrick - EV Owner Review

 

Polestar 2 78kWh 2021, Patrick - EV Owner Review

 

Polestar 2 78kWh 2021, Patrick - EV Owner Review

 

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