Let's all take a second to appreciate this man's kindness as he takes a ladybug on his shoulder on it's first trip in a Polestar 2 :) 13:30

Great review and I should know, i've pretty much seen all on YT over the last months :) 100% agree with the conclusion, hence a PS2 Titanium PP will be in my garage come June!

Thnx Bryan for your honest review. As Peter I'm a Dutch Volvo fanboy and I'm so happy to have ordered the P2. Got it now for 2 weeks, no Performance Package, tow hook (yes of course) Drove the PP package but didn't like it, because it's my daily driver and not a track car. Got the 19" rims much more comfortable. Charging network in the NL or Europe isn't a problem, I can charging everywhere with one token. Fastned though is my preferred supplier. And what a beast this car is...........

Definitely an awesome review!! I did the test drive at Farnborough airport a good couple of months ago and I was bowled over by everything with it. Totally agree that I would purchase one over the Tesla model 3. Yes the downside is the stupid key, but think there is an phone app that is being developed that will let you unlock the car. Only negative that I said to the representatives when I test drove it was the colours available. Would love to have the bursting blue that is on the r-design Volvo's. Yes sales network is very limited but believe servicing will be done at Volvo dealerships.

Absolutely enamored with the C30, still! They really need to bring it back.

I completely agree with your view of the Performance Pack option. They should have gone with in car adjustable with 3-4 settings.

Thank you for this excellent review. What a great looking car! Love the Polestar 2

Comprehensive review Bryan-thank you! One note-you mentioned the dampers are a bit firm for your tastes, is this not adjustable with the Ohlins (albeit, not very convenient)?

Very good review! Although, I would suggest that if you are able to afford a car of this price, you could afford to take it to your local garage and have them work with you and those adjustable shocks to find a ride perfect for you...turning that potential negative into a huge plus!

Going to get one, just waiting to pay a few bills and also until the initial bugs are ironed out.

Fabulous review - as usual Bryan . Thank you if I did not already have a Tesla model 3 I would be very tempted! Perhaps time for you to do a review of travelling round the UK and charging using instavolt / polar/ Ecotricity / ionity etc to see how things are evolving in the real world ? And compare with Tesla chargers .A trip back to Scotland even?

Great review. I haven't driven either a Polestar 2 or a Tesla 3 or indeed any electric vehicle but I have a feeling that if I was in the market for an EV at this price point then the first car I would want to test drive is the Polestar 2. It looks great and the controls in the cabin seem more conventional to use than those on the Tesla so would presumably be easier to adapt to coming from driving for many years in a petrol engine car? Unfortunately I cannot afford to buy one :-(

I wish they'd offer the car in Polestar's signature blue. Also, I really want to know that ladybug's opinion of how it drives :)

I would like someone to review the polestar both with and without the sports pack, to see the difference, nearly all reviews are with, and the reviewers can never compare,

Why am I watching this when I have had my P2 for a month? Agree v solid car drives through bumps not over them . Wish the ride was less firm (I’m 65 so more Volvo comfort ambitions) but getting more and more used to it. One downside for me is sweaty back on long trips but wife has no issues. Enjoying more and more and so glad I didn’t get a Tesla (except for the v odd journey when totally envious of supercharger network).

Thanks Bryan for a super channel How does the P2 compare with the IPace? Thanks

Is this right? In the us I have 2 choices if I want to looks and test drive: New York and Los Angeles. Why aren’t they using the Volvo dealer network? Doesn’t seem like they are trying very hard.

That intro kept me on this video

The C30! Great car. Used to own one...Till the engine started to give problems. But totally agree with you about Scandinavian design. Great people with great views!! Now very happy driving around in the Bmw i3! Good review!!

Thanks for a good review. Just to point out...harsh ride - adjust the Ohlins (I should point out that I understand that Volvo will adjust them for you for free). Limited dealer network - Polestar is using Volvo to service and repair their cars. The standard car (which hasn't come out yet) will probably have a softer suspension setup. I also suspect that in the future, Polestar will be updateing the control software to allow for longer range, better recharging times and a more efficient use of power. I also think new options for the instrument binnacle will become available (analogue clocks maybe?). I took a test drive in a Polestar 2 a couple of weeks ago in Farnborough. The build quality was very high and the materials used inside was very attractive. The one pedal driving was easy to get used to and it drove really well. This car is currently at the top of my list for my next car.

Is that Magnesium?

Great car and deffo prefer it to the Tesla 3 But I’d save the £5k and enjoy the more comfortable ride of the standard car and do you really need larger brakes if you’re using the re-gen . Other option or even better , standard fit the better brakes for that renowned Swedish safety 🧐 Also , for me I’d prefer a Start Button, just my peace of mind and lovely when I tried a Jag i-Pace etc, feels more premium 💰 You didn’t mention if it had a heated steering wheel as that’s almost essential with electric cars and saving range instead of using the air heaters ? One mistake also is the use of archaic 60:40 split rear seats. Especially as it’s not a skateboard platform , with batteries in the old transmission tunnel They should’ve fitted 40:20:40 as this is much more practical in the real world . As like lots of folk, the most I’ve had in the tea is another couple That 20 middle split would then be handy for ski trips etc The key is an absolute joke, @Polestar should bite the billet and use a @Volvo key badged as their own I’m not gonna use my mobi as a key 🔑 Pity it’s not available in the classic Polestar colour of Swedish Racing Green 🇸🇪 Keep up the great work of a real person reviewing a car and not just a bored journalist etc 👍🏻 #StaySafe 🦠😷

Is this the model that catches alight?

Thank you Great review great car we drive a BMW i3 love it small size but shame BMW have not developed it much, thinking about Polestar or Tesla? Is your a Volvo C30 prototype electric that was cool😎 toxic C30 yuk all the best buzz #buzzofftoxic #ClimateChange #nonprofitleadership 😎

Hi Brian, I don't think we can go backwards from EV car comparison to now comparing with the plug in hybrids - they are on the chopping block. To me the EV will not be a vehicle you change every 3 years when the PCP comes to an end. This could be a long - life partner as the new batteries do not degrade at the rate they used to and will probably outlast the car now. The polestar is well overpriced considering its country of origin so it will be a rarity on British roads.

Question could should Elon develop carbon catching systems from the air. If yes what uses could Elon use this carbon for. Could he use it in batteries, solar cells or making stainless steel for his rockets and cyber truck etc. What other use do you know or think Elon could use this carbon that is captured from air. Let me know. Could he find a really good use for this material. Also do you think he should build these carbon plants at his factories to of set his carbon footprint. He could start a trend that large manufacturers have to do this. I bet he could get government grants for this

looks way better than tesla

The best thing its got going is the fact that its a hatchback. Other than that, its no where near as good as a model 3 even in bottom spec SR+ form even if we were just talking efficiency.... And that hump through the middle...that was a salesman excuse given here if truth be told...It just was not built as an EV from the ground up and lets just leave it at that. It is what it is.... Its not a bad EV but it does not offer anything that stands out either (sorry spectrum geeks).

This car doesnt have good range, maybe on paper but not in real world, then you said ride is firm well thats why the dampers are grate, you find the optimal firmness for you and dont have to temper with it anymore and then you said limited dealer network, are you kidding me?, there are volvo dealers everywhere, you cant say that for Tesla.

Complete silence over some of the B-roll footage is jarring, but good video other than that.

Thank you Great review great car we drive a BMW i3 love it small size but shame BMW have not developed it much, thinking about Polestar or Tesla? Is your a Volvo C30 prototype electric that was cool😎 toxic C30 yuk all the best buzz #buzzofftoxic #ClimateChange #nonprofitleadership 😎