Long Range Dual Motor Performance 4dr All-Wheel Drive Fastback
2023 Polestar 2

Pros: Nimble handling; strong power with dual-motor model; cool styling; spacious interior Cons: Single-motor is hard to recommend; interior has some cheap materials; manually adjustable suspension The current premium electric cars all have many features in common. They're fairly stylish, have fancy technology, and have powerful electric motors. The Polestar 2 has all this, too, but it goes beyond those basic features by having ride and handling characteristics of some of the best sport sedans on the market, with or without electric powertrains. And it does so while being a decent value compared to other premium electric cars. Yes, driving the Polestar 2 is what will sell you on the car. It's eager to corner, and simply feels lighter than its specifications say. With the dual-motor powertrain, it's darn quick, too. It's also still very spacious and quiet inside, and it has a high-tech Google-sourced infotainment system. And with pricing in the low-to-mid-$50,000 price range, it can offer more power for the money than the BMW i4 or Genesis GV60. The Tesla Model 3 is about the only thing that offers a better on-paper value, but we prefer the Polestar’s styling, hatchback and interior controls. Things to keep in mind with the Polestar, though, are that the base, single-motor car, while the cheapest, barely offers more range than the dual-motor and has vastly less power. It also isn't that much cheaper. So, it's likely worth skipping. And every Polestar 2 has an interior that’s not quite up to snuff for a luxury car, especially compared to the i4 and GV60 (not to mention the cars made by Polestar’s sister company, Volvo). But on the whole, the Polestar 2 is a value-packed and very fun electric car worth checking out. Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Range What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? The Polestar 2 no longer qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit. The MSRP is also a bit more expensive. New colors are available. An upgraded heat pump is available on the Plus Pack, and the Performance Pack includes the high-output motor calibration. Apple CarPlay is also now included as standard. What are the Polestar 2 interior and in-car technology like? Despite the Polestar 2's tall, almost SUV-like exterior, the interior feels relatively car-like. A big part of this is seating. The front seats can be lifted up fairly high for that highly desired SUV position, but with the batteries placed in the center of the car, there's room to drop the seats down low. It's very much in keeping with Polestar’s sporting vibe. That battery arrangement also means there's more room for feet and legs in the back seat. While spacious, the rest of the Polestar 2's interior does feel a little underwhelming for a car starting around the $50,000 mark. Some of the plastics feel scratchy and cheap. And it's a very monochrome place. The central battery …
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