Polestar 2 2023 electric car owner review

Polestar 2 2023 electric car owner review

Andy M drives a Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor 78kWh  2023.

This is Andy’s fourth electric car, he’s owned the Polestar 2 from new and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 0-500 miles and he achieves 290 miles from a full charge.

 

Why did you choose the Polestar 2?

I chose the Polestar 2 as I wanted something a bit sportier and a bigger car than my previous EVs. The Polestar 2 fitted all our needs and had the required range.

 

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

  • Range
  • tech
  • build quality.

 

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

  • Could be quicker to charge
  • Google AAOS Apps could have more variety.

 

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

None

 

What are the standout technological features of the car?

Google AAOS system is excellent and the majority of actions can be controlled by voice commands. Also, the dash is brilliant with navigation in the console.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car 

The light bar at the back is what my wife calls the ‘Robocop Lights’.

 

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

None, as this is my car for the next 3 years.

 

Do you charge your electric car from home?

No

 

Do you use public charging networks?

Yes

 

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

InstaVolt, GRIDSERVE and IONITY.

 

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running your Polestar 2

Salary Sacrifice saves me £300+ on a normal lease even with pure public charging.

 

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