David K drives a Polestar 2 Performance AWD 79kWh 2025.
This is David’s third electric car, he’s owned the Polestar 2 less than a year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 180 miles from an 80% charge. David added a leather interior, climate control & pixel headlights.
Why did you choose the Polestar 2?
- Suits me the best
- very much like an ICE car
- well -built
- Google interface.
Positives
- Smart
- holds the road well
- lots of features
- easy to drive
- hatchback.
Negatives
- No manual speed limiter
- no rear wiper.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes, no noticeable loss of range or drop in charge speed.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No faults
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Google interface
- auto headlights
- auto wipers
- electric mirrors
- power tailgate
- Apple CarPlay
- adaptive cruise control
- blind spot monitoring
- lane assist
- pixel led headlights
- AWD.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Polestar 2
- Öhlins dampers are excellent
- Brembro brakes are amazing
- 476 BHP is more than I will ever need.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
Batteries don’t last or EVs catch fire.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Next Polestar that replaces the 2.
Home charging unit
Pod Point 3 – great app but doesn’t work with Intelligent Octopus.
Electricity supplier & tariff
E.ON Next Drive – 7 hours at cheap rate but that’s dropping to 6 hours in a months time.
(published in September 2025).
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Tesla, Be.EV, Evolt & Arnold Clark are the best and fairest prices. I avoid GRIDSERVE, InstaVolt and Osprey in the daytime. IONITY are OK but too busy.
Insurance
Admiral – no negatives.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Polestar 2
‘Fuel’ costs minimal vs diesel.
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