It’s impossible to introduce the polární hvězda 2 without referencing its biggest rival. You see, for years the Tesla Model 3 was the default choice for any executive car buyer who wanted to go electric. Now, though, there are several credible rivals that you’d do well to consider.
The Polestar 2 is undoubtedly one of them, and it gets off to a cracking start when you look at how many miles it can do between charges. Indeed, it’s one of very few electric cars that can officially break the 400-mile barrier.
Don’t need to go quite that far before stopping? Well, then you can either trade some range for extra firepower (the Dual Motor Performance Pack can do 0-60mph in 4.0 seconds), or just save some cash and go for the entry-level Standard Range model. It can still officially do almost 340 miles.
This isn’t the only like-for-like alternative to the Tesla, though; the BMW i4 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 cost similar money and have similar saloon-like silhouettes (although the Polestar 2 is actually a hatchback). Meanwhile, the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 offer many of the same virtues in a high-riding package.
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Keep scrolling and we’ll tell you how the Polestar 2 squares up against its key rivals in all the important areas, including costs, charging, performance and comfort.
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The Polestar 2 offers a smart interior, quick acceleration and a long range between charges. We reckon entry-level Standard Range Single Motor is the pick of the line-up, because it keeps the price respectable. However, the Tesla Model 3 remains a much better all-rounder, thanks its superior driving dynamics, more practical interior and better efficiency.
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Whichever version of the Polestar 2 you choose, you won’t have to worry about sluggish acceleration. Even the cheapest rear-wheel drive (Single Motor) variants can do 0-60mph in around six seconds. Okay, that isn’t as rapid as any Model 3, but the 2 can build speed faster than an entry-level Ioniq 6 – or the majority of petrol and diesel alternatives, for that matter.
If you want sports car-rivalling performance, you’ll need to go for the Dual Motor version of the Polestar 2. This can do 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds – or 4.0sec if you add the optional Performance Pack. Mind you, a Model 3 Performance can rocket to 60mph from a standstill in just 3.1sec.
Understandably, many buyers will be more concerned about range and, on that front, the Polestar 2 is even more impressive. Even the cheapest Standard Range Single Motor can officially do up to 339 miles on a charge, with the Long Range Single Motor capable of a massive 406 miles. That’s thanks to its huge 79kWh (usable capacity) battery.
For context, the official range of the Model 3 varies from 305-274 miles, while the Ioniq 6 can do 322-338 miles. Of course, all of those official figures are out of reach in real-world driving. We’ve yet put the Polestar 2 thought our Real Range tests but, in warmer weather, you can comfortable expect more than 300 miles from the Long Range.
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The Polestar 2 feels reasonably responsive when you turn in to a corner, although there’s noticeably more body lean than in the lighter Ioniq 6 and Model 3. The 2’s steering is also rather slow and numb whichever of the variable weight settings you choose, and the brake pedal doesn’t always respond consistently to the pressure you apply, making it tricky to come to a smooth stop.
Ride comfort isn’t very good either. You’re jostled around too much, with even small road imperfections unsettling the car, especially at town speeds. The Ioniq 6 and Model 3 are more comfortable choices, although if ride comfort is a top priority and you want to go electric, take a look at the Genesis GV60.
On top of the extra oomph, the Performance pack adds adjustable Öhlins suspension to keep the Polestar 2’s hefty weight under better control through corners. To adjust it, you need to get under the car and twist a dial on the damper at each corner of the car so, unless you know what you’re doing, we’d suggest you leave the job to your local Polestar dealer.
The Öhlins suspension does improve agility a little, but the Polestar 2 still feels relatively heavy – and ride comfort is even less impressive than in the standard car. The 2 is noisier than its direct rivals, too, with lots of road noise at a motorway cruise.
