Polestar 2

Just seen my first one of these in the wild. Very impressive looking machine. 222-WSomething.

Wouldn't go for the grey colour it was in, but that's obviously subjective.

I’m assuming you taxed the car? Afaik car has to be taxed for the log book to be posted out, if taxed by polestar make sure they registered to the correct address, failing that contact the Motor Tax office

...and that's where the problem lies. I thought the log book came first and then I tax it. Thanks, guys.

<<update>>> I tried to tax the car online using the last 6 digits of the vin and the site just crashes after selecting the renewal length. For christ sake.

Has anyone been on Aliexpress yet to change their key cover? Mine arrived during the week. I thought it included buttons so probably would have shopped around for a black cover if I'd known it was just the case. Read the small print.

Definitely the beginning of 2024. They've discounted the Long-range version of the current model in the last few weeks for similar money to the Standard Range car. You'll see this in available cars on the Polestar website. If it was me, I would get in there now as the new P2 will probably cost more in 2024 and doesn't look any different apart from the new grill.

They reduced the price of the long-range version, probably because they have lots of them hanging about and want to shift them before the facelift next year. The 69kwh battery in the standard range car is more than enough for most people and I'd say they were struggling to sell the Long-range car which if I remember was closer to 60k. Don't quote me on that. Also, car dealers appear to be struggling again. I think new car sales have started to slow down. 0% PCP is back with VAG to start.

It's a pity they are getting rid of the black grill for 2024. I think the Facelift looks even more like a Volvo now. The black grill gave the P2 a bit of edge. It looks a bit like a Mustang from the front which fits in well with it's sporty appeal.

Cheapest one (standard range single motor) is €54k according to this:

That's mental money when a Tesla Model 3 is €43k

I won't buy a model 3. 🤷

This only changed recently as they are trying to shift stock before the 2024 facelift I presume. The SR was originally 51-53k and the LR closer to 60k.

Cup holders are in the armrest so a lot of owners add a temporary one for longer trips. No biggie.

Mine was 52k if you go for the standard colour which is Magnesium. Not available there. That's a good price for a premium EV if you ask me with plenty of range in the SR version. Teslas are just very cheap at the moment.

Thats a bit rich considering Tesla is a Chinese car. Especially the model 3. Tbf.

I've no problems with Chinese cars at all. In fact most of us will be driving a Chinese car soon enough. But the Polestar pricing is at near German premium brands, that's just a bit rich. And for that reason, I can't see them sell in big numbers, the depreciation is almost certainly going to be steep.

For some very strange reason I have never owned a Volvo. Always liked them though but I have to disagree with you about them being of similar or even higher premium value / quality than BMW. I'd call them semi-premium at a push. I remember not doing myself any favours many moons ago when I explained to my boss that his brand new Volvo S40 was a Mitsubishi Carisma underneath 😂

I will immediately add to that, that a similar thing was said about the Saab 9-5 and 9-3 being based on the Opel Vectra. I did own a 9-5 and while it was the opposite of a driver's car, it was actually a very nice place to be in. Premium even. Maybe I am biased (former petrol head and I like driving) but a FWD car as a total package can never really be premium in my book...

I think sales of the Polestar 2 are about right for a new brand entering the Irish market. Certainly, Polestar Dublin has had strong and weaker sales periods. Around the time I bough mine, they were selling very well and right up there on the monthly ev sales graph. I think in general, car dealers are starting to struggle again. VW has brought back the 0% PCP which is a sure sign that sales are down. Also, nobody really knows about Polestar yet. They're starting to advertise now on TV, so it will take a few years before sales match that of its competitors. I think the new P3 and P4 will be an interesting proposition for people with a bit of cash in their pockets. Still, I get asked every day what my car is, mostly from older people. Nobody knows the brand and I think it's mostly ev-heads walking into the showroom in Sandyford. The general public doesn't know about Polestar just yet.

Polestar's sales strategy is to have stock available all the time for a quick turnaround. I got my car in 12 days because they keep every variation of the car out the back. You'll notice that the options list is actually quite short on the P2 and most things are offered as standard or part of plus pack.

The reason for all the price changing is to shift cars for the facelift in 2024. There's no way Polestar Dublin will want all those FWD versions sitting in the courtyard come January 2024.

Rented a P2 at Brussels airport to try it out.

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Claustrophobic cabin

Rear seats tiny

No power when you put the foot down

Ergo design of cabin is weird

Base model had only manual adjustment on drivers side and nothing (!) on passenger side

No access to the Tesla supercharger network meant a frustrating foray into app/id card/chargemap bolloxology

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Cruised nicely at high speed. Not better than any other brand but it was pleasant.

Felt more like a regular car than a Tesla (not sure is this a + or a - really).

Range was pretty good considering the high speed driving concerned

It's definitely not a premium cabin/package. Mid-market at absolute best, and not a patch on a real Volvo. Makes Tesla look very roomy and very smart - could not unlock any intelligence from the P2 at all - still, I suppose it has not been built as a smart car so I won't labour it.

Well down on power compared to a MY RWD - that was a huge turnoff.

FWD - no fun to drive in general, and this implementation is not one of the best. Sat back in a MY a few days later - proper EV at this price point. Everything just "works".

Price: not competitive unless facing off against VW, but VW a nicer place to be in.

Electric seats are standard on the P2. Maybe you drove an older model or the Pilot lite pack isn't standard in some parts of Europe.

Strange comment about the interior but each to their own. You do know it's a Volvo inside just with a big screen?

I feel like you might be a Model 3 owner trolling us Polestar owners a little bit. 😅

Nobody here said the interior of a Tesla Model Y or Model 3 was premium, or am I missing something here?

I didn't drive the Polestar 2 or even sit in it, but I like the model and from looking in, the cabin looked very claustrophobic, but that wouldn't be a show stopper for me. But you have to ask why they did that in a ground up BEV.

FWD was a poor choice although perhaps it won't bother most people who would buy one in the first place as it isn't aimed to be a driver's car. It would put me right off enough to simply not buy it. And it's not premium like BMW or Mercedes. Volvo simply never has been on that level. Semi premium at best and the price is just far too high for what it is. That's why I can't see too many selling over here. Which is a pity as it seems to be a decent EV.

Some defensive folks in here!

It seems you agree with my opinion in this case 😂