The twitching leg graphic during the "Exclusive Trunk Comfort Index" ( 11:33 ) absolutely cracks me up...

Very happy with mine. Soon 14.000 km driven, and it gets better and better

The outside design reminds me of the last Saab 9-5. I like it!

I saw one of these parked on the street here in Portland yesterday. I have to say, it’s probably my favorite looking EV available right now. Super clean!

You dont have to double click on the gearshifter to go from P to D or D to R. Just pull all the way back and you go into D, all the way forward to go into R.

The most informative reviews on you tube ! Keep up the great work !!!

I don’t understand not liking one pedal drive. It’s wonderful.

Nice thorough review...good job!

Excellent review as always Alex!

Why not? They already build a Toyota with BMW parts.

Trunk comfort animation is fantastic. The P*2 is my pick for my long term EV myself. I don't need "the most range possible" (since that's not what I've ever bought any car I've ever owned over) nor do I need "the fastest car on the track" (since I never am drag racing while I commute to work or the grocery store) and this is fairly understated while still attractive and feels like CAR. And that's enough for me. Your reviews are excellent, honest and I've been loving the other channel as well! One of the better detailed and focused reviewers around. No need for crazy gimmicks or unrealistic driving tests where you floor it uphill in the snow while drifting sideways. Just smart, organically funny, honest and unbiased without doing the "this is a worse " scheme. I'm just glad the EV market is increasing and giving people options that may feel drastically different. No one is losing out to this being available.

Very knowledgeable review. Thanks.

I like how the map icon is over Gothenburg, although Marieholmstunneln is not added yet (opened in December)

So many cool EVs are coming out. What an exciting time to be a car enthusiast! Looking forward to the Ioniq 5 and Volvo C40 especially!

Great music choice in the center infotainment

Great info as always, Alex. I think it's worth adding the technical details about the electric motors just as you would for a gas engine (turbo, Atkinson cycle, etc.). There are significant tech differences among the current EVs with distinct pros, cons and capabilities.

Just scheduled a test drive with the 2022 model for September. Very anxious to drive and explore this handsome looking EV.

Gotta give some credit to the music selection there. What a classic.

I experienced regen paddles on the Hyundai Kona and it was great!

Gotta give thumbs up for Teresa Teng! nice taste in music Alex

The shifter is no longer double tap, btw Alex.

Man this look is real nice. Feeling this a lot.

This is such a good all-electric effort from Volvo. I really like the Polestar 2.

This looks good !

I love the style of this Polsta because of no slopping roof 👍

I ordered one of these as soon as they debuted way back in the day, but wound up canceling my order because of the service model. You can only get the car serviced at one of the "Polestar spaces"...they are not using the Volvo dealer network, and Spaces are only a few in the country and only a few more coming in the next year or two. If you live within 150 miles they will come and get the vehicle for any service or maintenance (Reps confirmed if they come get it they will be towing it), which in theory is nice but I live 120 miles from the closest space, which meant that every time it needed any kind of maintenance or service they would have to come and flatbed tow it 240 mi round trip and have my car for who knows how long, even for the most minor issue because they don't have roving support. I just imagined myself getting into arguments with Polestar about needing some minor adjustment or squeak or broken something but them not wanting to come and get the car because it's not worth towing all that way just for a minor issue. I envisioned them saying "You'll have to wait until we're in that area for another vehicle and we'll tow them together" or some nonsense, which when I spoke to reps said "We'll work with each customer to find a convenient time to come get the vehicle" and I kept asking "Convenient for whom?" and they were pretty cagey about confirming they'd come pick up my car for any issue regardless of size. And then I would just be stuck with a series of small problems until they were enough to warrant towing the car all that way. I just bought a Mach-E and the trunk made a weird sound when it opened due to the insulation liner rubbing the wrong way, and I just ran over to my Ford dealer and they fixed it in 20 minutes. if I had this issue on the Polestar I feel like I would wind up having to fix it myself. Plus they could not guarantee I would get a loaner for any given service, and this would be my only car so could be left without a vehicle more often than normal. Also if you are more than 150 miles from a space, reps confirmed to me that they will charge you per mile to bring it back and forth for service for every mile over 150, and that price "may vary on region" but they couldn't give me a price. So it really doesn't make any sense to buy this unless you are within reasonable driving distance to one of the Spaces. Also the cup holder thing was a total deal breaker, and this vehicle still has NO SiriusXM radio or CarPlay. Reps told me sometime in "late 2021" was their "goal" 🙄 but if there is one thing I have learned, you always have to buy a product for the features that it has at the time of purchase, not for what is being promised in the future, because those could always be delayed or may never come.

The side profile is giving me Scion TC vibes.

Very thorough review. Getting ready to purchase my next car (replacing my 2013 C-Max Energi). The Ford Mach-E currently has the edge simply because I live in Southern Oregon. No Tesla or Volvo dealers or service for hundreds of miles in any direction, but a great Ford dealer in town. However, the Tesla charging network would switch my thinking as they are plentiful on the West Coast. Not the same for the other competitors.

Great review once again. FYI - in the latest software update, DC charging was increased to 155kW.

Thumbs up for 1 pedal off! Love the coasting

Love this car. Had one for a few months now. After last OTA you can charge up to 155 KWh now. The adaptive lights are amazing!

Love my Polestar 2. Great car

Had one of these as a rental for the holidays. Great car. I want to buy one. I think I will buy the mini SE. 😊

As a 3x Volvo owner (currently V60 CC), am interested in Polestar however....in a "chat" with Polestar today, they confirmed that Volvo dealers WILL NOT be able to service Polestar vehicles. Unless that changes or a lot more Polestar spaces appear, Polestar is "out" for us as we're currently 250 miles from nearest Polestar Space ( and fortunately 4 miles from a Volvo dealer so the XV40 ReCharge or perhpas C40 may be alternatives for us). Good comprehensive review Alex...I do see now however that the Polestar 2 with the appropriate "pack" does include a heat pump.

Yeah that front seat cup holder configuration isn't going to fly in the U.S..

I love the Polestar emblem

I will get mine in 2 weeks!

Single tap for drive or reverse unlike the Volvo’s. Great review.

Did you see Polestar 2 just released OTA power upgrade? This video definitely deserves a "part 2" with the power upgraded!

I would definitely get this Polestar 2 over the Mache. Definitely would do a different spec I interior though. I also appreciate the direct ish sales method Polestar allows you.

I like your reviews, very informative, i would like more information on cost of ev charging. Also I am so up in the air as to which ev I would buy as an entry level vehicle without spending a lot of money.

Reminds me of an ad from the movie Crazy People. "Volvo: Boxy but Good."

It is interesting you get the 4.05 number as well! Carwow gets around this figure with performance pack but the consensus seems to be that performance pack slows this car down probably coming from the Bjorn figure.

"We do however have a power hatch." That face. Lol

i saw this car the other day wondered what it is and find the model by its registration plate, pretty cool car

Why ìs there a footwell in the rear? Great review, thanks.

I see that crosstrek back there, trying to get some camera time.

Teresa Teng in your playlist! Alex, you like Mandarin music? She is All-time Classic!

I got hooked on e-pedal about two hours after picking up my 2018 Nissan Leaf SL. Your comment about e-pedal being too aggressive makes me wonder if you are always just taking your foot off the throttle, or if you "modulate" the pressure to give you whatever mix of acceleration or braking you desire. I put whatever pressure I need on the throttle to get the speed/acceleration/braking I want. Once in a while I actually use the brake if I need "fast' braking. In that regard I prefer maximum regen all the time; I can add a little throttle for less regen. No thumb paddles needed. BTW in driving gasoline vehicles, I've always modulated the throttle to use engine braking although that's usually not nearly as effective as regen:-)

小城故事 Damn a man of culture

What can this car do in the quarter mile? Can it hit the 12s?

If Alex can test Xpeng or NIO EVs, it would be spectacular

If you are an EV driver for a year you understand that you don't need to change regen modes as often as you need turn indicators (so flaps are nonsense) but you need something to push/pull to engage maximum regen.

The buying and especially the service situation are why I choose the Mach-E over the Polestar 2, even though I live near NYC. In the UK, Volvo dealers can service the Polestar 2, but not in the U.S.

He is so right when he says that the performance model is not what most people buy. I see that as a trend on this channel. He reviews cars with the average user in mind, not just for the 0 to 60s crowd.

I've never understood those formed plastic cargo covers. Yes, they are cheap; but they're just too awkward to store. The roller-style are nicer; but I kinda liked the elasticized fabric one found in the first generation Chevy Volt, or even the twist-and-fold one found in the Bolt. They hide stuff, but have some give and they become really small when you want to store them.

Weird is the pricing, polestar is the cheapest option of Mach e model 3 and p2. The p2 Dual motor is priced as a model 3 standard range.

Teresa Teng was an amazing talent.

You can't get one in Chicago?

It has no battery preheating yet - which would increase the range for cold starts and lower mileage journeys, plus delays the braking regen, and also charging speed. Perhaps a retro-fit heater attached to outside of battery 'coolant' system, or a thermal link from the A/C cabin heating system, might work ? Or do we wait 2 or 4 years for a model upgrade with this, and a heat pump ?

The rear portions of this car just really remind me of a Dodge Avenger especially from the side view.

So, if I'm correct, both the Polestar 2 and the Mach-e have a giant sunroof with no cover. It's just hard to imagine getting into my parked car in Phoenix. It gives new meaning to 'Sizzle'.

Still need to bump that range up. Over 300 and I won’t have range anxiety.

Nice review. The Google Android Automotive OS is buggy and incomplete. Understand its use int he Polestar 2, but the XC40 Recharge should have stuck with Sensus for now.

Why no Polestar in midwest, like in Chicago? 150 mile range or less in winter maybe?

@alex on autos, what do you think of the upholstery? Is the non-leather premium feeling enough to compete?

Really underrated. It's not comparable to tesla as they had such a huge head start. With over the air updates this car will improve over time!

I'm starting to warm up to this car. Yes the range could be greater, but I like the fact Volvo is heavily involved in the design instead of just being another startup. The Android Automotive is a great system as a fan of Android devices. I dig the fact all the safety systems & features you expect out of Volvo to be found here as well, without some frankly absurd false advertising like a "not full self driving" going on with you-know-who. The whole "if BMW built a Tesla using Volvo parts" is actually pretty attractive for me as well. I always admired BMW engineering philosophy, Volvo's sturdiness and for all of its shortcomings, Tesla's ideas. The use of wider tires and aggressive performance rubber definitely hurts the EV range the Polestar 2 has, but it trades this fo better performance. Honestly speaking 230mi or 360km is FAR more than enough for 90% of daily needs, and I much rather get some better handling characteristics over being able to boast about an EV range figure I would only really explore every 2~3 times per year on a long road trip, where the availability of the ever growing availability of CCS public chargers makes this a moot point. My only real reservation is how well the Polestar 2 holds up to reliability over the long term. Newer Volvos are having a lot of issues with electronics which I hope Polestar can fix via OTA updates, but even then I much rather they go the full Toyota and just release a trouble free version of the software from the get go instead of trying to put band-aids on top of band-aids like Tesla have been doing since the beginning. Also, I never knew you listen to Teresa Teng Alex.

But does it come with a cassette player?

Hey Alex. Can you let me know what finish this is? I've seen different videos, and it seems that one of the finishes looks a little different in each of them. Probably just due to the lighting/white balance of videos. I absolutely love this finish though, whichever it is.

What about the Subaru Crosstrek in the back?

Some are wondering about Alex’s past here is his back story. Alex you can pin this comment if you would like. :) He used to work for ttac (the truth about cars) he and the online blog/review company got into a big row over his videos competing with the website . They parted ways it was somewhat a bad divorce but his channel has taken off. Normally long videos do terrible on KZfaq but he has a nice little niche without much competition.

So this is faster than the performance pack ??

Does the pause/play button have a volume dial around it? A hard volume dial is a nice thing to have.

I also found the back seats very uncomfortable they were very upright and even when you reclined it slightly it was still too upright for my taste. Otherwise I agree with pretty much everything you said in the review

I'm surprised you listen to Teresa Tang Alex lol

My next EV has to have a 10/10 trunk comfort index. I can't say why.

How is the driver leg and foot room? The XC40 is too constricted for my left foot and forces it into an awkward angle. So not comfortable. Also, how is right knee space? The center console looks restrictive much like the Toyota Venza.

Polestar for me here in the uk. PCP method of payment has poor residuals on the Mach e so expensive monthly payments. Tesla has 10000 minimum miles each year so again expensive monthly payments. Also it’s £3000 to insure my mrs on. Polestar is a superb Tesla alternative. Not as efficient, no supercharger network, but holds the road really well and is quick. Arguably better looking and better quality inside. Waiting for the configurator to come back online April 11 to place my order. I’m also a Tesla shareholder.

No heat pump? That’s kinda strange because the old Nissan Leaf had a heat pump.

Polestar can 100% stop itself when you step on brake, but a Tesla can NOT guarantee that!

What I don't like about the infotainment screen is those thick bezels. Screens/monitors have been moving towards smaller bezels and it seems automakers are keeping costs down by using outdated styling. I do like that we are seeing the Android Automotive OS being used. This is leveraging Google's Assistant which detects and understands your voice very well compared to other in-house ones made by automakers. What I also especially like is the integration with the car. You can do things such as turning on the A/c or adjusting it and other functions. I am hoping this AA OS gets more popular with other automakers as it seems like a better choice than spending the money to create an in-house solution.

I wonder which GM vehicle will be the first to integrate android automotive. I remember a report a few years ago about them announcing they would implement android automotive in 2021

Plug&Charge on Polestar 2?

Technically every car with air conditioning has a heat pump. It's just very rare for them to be reversible to pump heat IN to the passenger compartment instead of the standard OUT of the passenger compartment. I am dismayed by how long it is taking for that almost trivial addition.

Breaking down from what you said yesterday

I really hope the Polestar SUV has an adjustable height air suspension for comfort and ground clearance. The XC40 doesn't have that option and I really, REALLY don't want to have to manually adjust dampers on a $50,000 or more vehicle.

Why google tho? Idk how I feel about giving them even more access to my information

OMG Alex with the classic bops Teressa Teng!

Does the polestar 2 have driver profiles?

10:14 Wrong. The glass roof is not standard.

Will this offer Surround Vision ( Birds Eye View ). I have gotten so I can't live without it along with cross traffic braking. rear braking.

Personally, I like the Mach-E, but I really wish all these options had an option to either dim that glass roof or have a shade of some sort that would block it. Heck, I have Volvo S60 and it has that option. In a lot of places in US and the World, that glass roof is going to be something else in the Summer.

Is it possible to fit an 18 '' wheel in the Polestar 2 ? THanks :)

Thought the fog light was broken, but no...

polestar's slow recharge time will be the limiting factor for the early adopters

It’s hard to imagine buying one of these with so few dealers selling them. The only dealer remotely near me has poor online reviews. Polestar has a beautiful car but lacks a geographically available and high quality dealer support network in the USA. Too bad.

A high quality car, solidly built, cool shape and low road noise - just gives 40 miles less per charge than a Tesla 3 - for now.

Like most things bout this car but the price and color options.

Love that he keeps saying "modern Teslas" - as opposed to those 1970s Teslas.