Against the backdrop of the Miami Grand Prix, the Polestar 2 fit right in.
On occasion, you drive a car that isn’t yours….and it makes you think about selling yours.
Sometimes it’s hard to become attached to a car, while only driving it for a few days, but every now and then something comes along that really gets your attention, so much so that it’s a genuine wrench to hand the keys back.
For us, that was the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor.
And in Miami during the Formula 1 race, this car was the vibe.
The Polestar 2 is the second vehicle to debut under the Polestar brand, a division of Volvo that prioritizes electrified performance. There’s a lot to like about the Polestar 2. It’s exciting and comfortable to drive, and it has a lot of personality for a fully electric vehicle. The Polestar 2 is a significant rival to the Tesla Model 3. It’s a great match both in regards to specs and the driving experience. An easy-to-use Google-backed technology interface is also part of the appeal. There was nothing extreme in the car. It was exquisitely functional.
Driving the Polestar 2 while working an F1 race, makes you want to have a car with pop. Tesla has set a high bar, but the Polestar 2 has the goods to match it. Our Polestar 2 test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. That’s impressively quick.
But it’s not just straight-line performance where the Polestar 2 shines. In fact, the Polestar 2 leads the way through corners and sets the new standard for the class. Its steering may not have quite the quick and immediate snap of the Tesla’s, but it grips and moves with natural confidence. When you just feel like cruising, the Polestar is a smooth operator, delivering the effortless acceleration we’ve come to expect from an EV. It also offers easy one-pedal driving thanks to a generous amount of regenerative braking available.
We would have loved to got the car on the track to really see how it handled.
The Polestar 2 made us definitely think about driving it consistently. It will for you too.
