Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range Launch Edition 2021, Toby – EV Owner Review

Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range Launch Edition 2021, Toby - EV Owner Review

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

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Polestar 2 2021 Dual Motor Long Range Launch edition

 

What year was your EV registered?
2021

 

How long have you owned your EV?
0 – 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?
200

 

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Why did you choose this car?

  • Looks
  • Performance
  • Hatch back practicality
  • Build quality
  • Towing capability
  • Reputation.

 

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

  • Performance
  • Looks
  • Handling
  • Towing ability
  • Comfort
  • Head turning style
  • Very low company car costs.

 

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

  • Efficiency could be better
  • App needs more work
  • ‘Froot’ could be bigger.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
It will tow a full sized 1,500kg caravan 130 miles on a single charge.

 

Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range Launch Edition 2021, Toby - EV Owner Review

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
Polestar 3 or Kia EV6, as they promise more range and space than the Polestar 2 with equally good looks.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
NewMotion Advanced, pillar box red and 8m tether. Looks good, reasonable cable store but expensive for the poor feature set.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus Go – great night rate and day rate, with good customer service.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Osprey – good service and availability. IONITY – super fast and good value with the Polestar PlugSurfing discount. BP pulse membership – simple to operate 7kW posts.

 

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

 

Polestar 2 Dual Motor Long Range Launch Edition 2021, Toby - EV Owner Review

 

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