Review
It wasn't long before EV started to dominate the car market and more EVs were being introduced with Singapore driving a cleaner road by 2040. The roadblock was not only due to the charged waiting time, the unconventional design and simplistic philosophy of controls gave many drivers a second thought towards EV.

Polestar 2 has stood out for me as non- EV driver, with the design being packaged like a normal petrol car. The front grills of Polestar 2 captures the attention, being a much taller EV with 20' wheels and it does gave a elegance and clean white muscle car on the road. The resemblance of Volvo XC40 is a fair comparison on the exterior with that hammered lighting configurations being the most noticeable one, but it wasn't hard to notice this EV does have a colored calipers among its white black design to standout from Volvo.

The driver seat was nothing lack of simple yet packed with features which must be controlled from the tablet instead of button pressing. The instrument panel was useful as it display the navigation route on the go without the need to glance to the tablet located at the side.

Cornering might not be a wow factor in this as it is still stable, but the 2 electric motors would surprised an instantaneous torque of pickup up speed and overtaking to make up for it.

What I like
1) A EV with front grilles, which gave drivers some consideration to brush away the conventional EV look

2) Well designed boot space, which give a deep layer of bottom compartments for extra storage space.

3) Elegance design with simplicity and bringing out the luxurious feel on the interior

4) Speed is a no brainer and this speed(4.7) is comparable to Porsche Turismo. Definitely, the electric motors are the ones to give this power

What I do not like
1) Tablet looks flimsy and interface doesn't contrast with vehicle

2) Cup holder/ Side pocket storage seem out of place and difficult for driver to reach out. And left arm resting, maybe not.

3) Mileage of 480km for a full charge as advertised seem to be slightly lesser during my 1 week drive.

4) Common EV problem: A moonroof with no shade cover, especially for a hot weather in Singapore

Review
The power was just addictive and I need not fear amber lights with this. Driving the Polestar was a very exciting experience.

What I like
-Safety features absolutely top notch. Well done Volvo!
-Incredibly luxurious and premium feel to the car. Panoramic sunroof (my favourite), driver assistance, ambient lighting, cornering lights, and other premium features. Materials used in the dashboard are nice to touch.
-Interior and exterior light design is well thought out.
-Lots of customizability! Almost everything can be adjusted in the settings menu from steering wheel heaviness, one pedal drive mode, ventilation modes.
-Amazing power and response even for the standard DC motor variant.

What I do not like
-Transmission tunnel in a fully electric car due to the chassis being shared with the Volvo XC40/60.
-No ventilated seats in a car this price? It does however come with heated seats and steering wheel but in this climate, I can't live without ventilated seats anymore.
-Auto hold function needs the brake to be depressed FULLY and I did not press hard enough multiple times. The car did creep forward but creep can be turned off in the settings!

Review
I recently gotten myself Polestar 2 single motor and I must say, comparing to Tesla Model 3, a few things comes clear to me. This car, is very friendly to someone who just moved on from combustion engine to electric. What I love the most is the fact that whatever familiar to you in a petrol car is there but now more modern. The map is built into the dashboard. Speed is clear and right in front of you unlike in Tesla where you need to peek to the left of that big screen.

The UI of the big display is exquisite and friendly to your eyes and it doesn't disturb you from what you need to do : DRIVING! In Tesla, you seems to need to meddle with so many things as you drive. And worse, to my horror, the new model 3 even lose more sensible things like how you set your gear, turning left and right, but perhaps Tesla has other plans in mind... Which is not having you drive at all! But I'm not ready for those things.

What I like
- The single motor packs a real punch when you need it.
- As long as you drive sensibly, while the spec says 478 Km range WLTP, I've calculated that I can cover 400 Km easily.
- Seat is very very comfortable. Better than my previous GLA
- Charging from 50-100% just took 19 mins. flat. using DC charging and that's really handy when you need to just have a quick charge. the last 10% was long. at 90% I think it only took 10 mins...

What I do not like
- There's only a single cup holder... unless you open up the middle console to unveil the 2nd one... but that just don't make sense...
- The physical key looks cheap... come on Polestar... you can make better keys!
- Some interior is a bit plasticky... maybe because of recyclable material?

Review
The facelifted Polestar 2 now comes with a closed-off grille, adding to its already sleek exterior. But not everybody is left without a doubt that you're in an electric car.

What I like
Other than the looks? The interior is also a real marvel. Intuitive controls meet a cocooning design that just feels right. Build quality here is high.

And the car is frightening fast, whether you get the dual-motor or single-motor variants.

What I do not like
The accelerator pedal in the example we drove was weighty while the brake pedal offered practically no resistance.

Ride will be quite far into the firm side for many.

Review
I've owned the Polestar 2 for almost a year now and it doesn't disappoint. Handsome outlook, sleek and simple interior, gives you power when you need it, all practical things in our city environment.

The polestar 2 is not meant to be driven like a sports car but more like a refined gentleman. Slow and steady if you are like me, a family man trying to be safe, and powerful speed up if you need to overtake. At slow/cruising speeds the Polestar is like a knife cutting through the wind, you don't really feel the bumps and all, and quiet almost like a Bose noise cancelling headphone, but if you speed up, boy oh boy, this little gentleman sure turns into a bull. You will feel the push, but speed wise, although the speedo says 90km/hr but you probably feel like it's at 70 instead. Speaks volumes about stability

Charging wise, I charge at 4-5 days interval, usually at about 30% And charge till 90%. I do about 80-90km in mileage per day, so the intervals are actually comfortable for me. But it really depends on you driving the polestar smoothly. It manages about 13-15kwh/100km if you do so.

The only gripe I have would be the seats and trims. Coming from a CLA180 previously, the seats are lacking in comfort and the trims... Well... It's fabric, prone to getting stained, and having to fork out more for nappa leather just did not make sense at this price point. But then again, Polestar is all about sustainability so I can't gripe much. Stock tyres can be better, I had michelin Primacy 4 as stock and it slipped too much on wet surfaces. Had to change.

All in all, the Polestar has been the most stable and quiet car I've driven, perfect for small families. Also it stands out among the EVs in Singapore as everyone else is either drving the B or T brands, makes me feel very unique. Looking forward to the Polestar 4 as my family gets bigger

What I like
-Quiet Drive
-Stable
-Handsome Outlook
-Gives you power when you need it

What I do not like
-Seats are not as comfortable as you wished it to be at this price point
-Trims are fabric

Review
Great promo package making it one of the cheapest EV in it's class. Dun like the clumsy feel and the regen mode. Interior is minimal and not fancy. Advertisement made me bought it. Dated technology.

Review
It's honestly hard to tell that this Polestar 2 is sits on the same platform as the Volvo XC40. It's so much more competent and so much more handsome.

What I like
The looks. It's not only futuristic and sharp looking, but outright distinctive. Nobody is going to mistake you for anything else when you're powering along at night, not with that square light signature at the rear.

The Polestar is also great to pilot. There's a nicely weighted steering, although you will need to dig into the accelerator pedal to get the maximum power from the car. Do so and acceleration is strong. Very strong. But the car always feels well controlled so there's no need to hesitate deploying all that power.

Drive over bad roads and the suspension will send thumps into the cabin. And the ride will be quite stiff for most.

What I do not like
Opt for the variant without the Ohlins dampers.

Review
On the road presence front, the Polestar 2 outshines the Tesla with a He-Man like musculature, leaving the Model 3 to take a "Skeletorious" Exit. The one thing that intrigued me most in the EV space is that EVs were supposed to match supercar performance figures... Quietly. While most mass market EVs inched like serving robots at Din Tai Fung, only Tesla and Polestar had respectable performance.

I love seeing the Polestar 2 on the roads. It commands massive respect, it closes gaps instantaneously. It turns even the most hoonish of BMW 3s into defeated male lions. If you see a Polestar 2 in your mirror, just give way. In one moment you see it, and next moment it is ahead. Tesla people on the other hand, while extremely common on the roads, drive ever so slowly that you could overtake them in a Kia.

I have no idea why Teslas are so reluctant to hoon. The Polestar 2 however is the best cutting machine I have ever driven. Given its size and effortless acceleration, its the closest thing to replicating the experience of others giving way when driving a blaring ambulance in traffic.

While overall it has a much better build than the Tesla, the interiors are more familiar of the vehicles we are used to. Swedish minimalism? Nope, Tesla is way more minimalist.

What I like
Massive Size and Punchy design.
T Lights and coupe-stance.
Very high ride height... love that top of the road feeling.
Quality interiors, fit and finish.

What I do not like
Overly linear acceleration (can't tell when i'm at full speed).
No EV noise (could have used Hans Zimmer or Kygo)
Road tax due to high performance figures... sigh
Real world range isn't as fantastic as Tesla Model 3 but that's ok

Review
Overall a nicely built car. Better built than T brand but the drive is incredibly boring. It is not bad but just feels far from the showroom video. Its a boring family compact crossover. Acceleration is linear, not jerky. The one pedal drive is among the worst ive driven against other EVs, guarantee passenger will vomit. Only driveable if switch off the one pedal totally. The range is mediocre considering competition and actual useable range puts it firmly as a city driving car. Rear sitting is very small, anyone above 1.72 will have a hard time getting in or out. The seats are firm but not comfy. Outlook is handsome.

Review
Driven the car for a month now. At 200k (after overtrade), this car is really the best value luxury EV in the market currently. It is well-built like a Volvo, good equipment level incl premium sound system, memory seats, auto tailgate, sunroof and GPS on the dashboard.
For those who are considering the T brand, I think if you are not a tech junkie and still prefer to drive a conventional car, then the Polestar will work better for you

Review
Polestar's showroom is still under construction but you can already head down to 45 Leng Kee to ask for test drives. And you should.

What I like
Just look at it. Many say the car has an unusually tall stance but I think it looks great. It's clean, sleek, yet adorned with lovely touches like those little segments used to make up the grille, or the sharp headlights alongside the bracket-shaped taillights.

On the inside, there's nice-to-touch materials throughout, and the car's tall shoulder or beltline means you really sit cocooned within.

And oh, my is there's power available in this thing. 406hp combined with the instant torque of the electric motors really makes it seem like you can carve up any road effortlessly.

What I do not like
None whatsoever. If you like your electric car to have that touch of clean, Nordic design, the Polestar is the way to go. There's going to be a lower powered version coming soon so you don't even have to sweat about that road tax.

Review
The Polestar 2 merges strong SUV design with the sleek shape of a fastback. It sports a clean, elegant design that is rather pleasing on the eyes. Only complain is that it could sit a little lower on the road.

What I like
There's plenty of power available if you keep the pedal down, but overall the Polestar is still very easy to simply just get in and drive. The controls are well weighted, it is less jumpy than other electric cars, and the infotainment is also sensibly laid out.

What I do not like
Shorter drivers will feel as if the car is swallowing you thanks to the tall centre console and short windows. There's also unfortunately no sport mode if you're wanting more responsiveness from less pedal application.