The conversation about electric vehicles is incomplete without mentioning the Tesla Model 3. Now that Volvo’s Polestar 2 is gaining traction in the electric vehicle market, the conversation gets even more interesting. But what makes these electric cars comparable? Without much ado, below is a glimpse into the two, and why the Model 3 still comes out on …
The Polestar 2 might be the perfect example of what happens when development teams suffer an “agile failure,” a term used among development teams when cooperation is absent. Sino-Swedish automotive brand, Polestar, has been forced to recall its Polestar 2 twice this year, and all within a month of one another. And if that wasn’t …
The 2020 Polestar 2 is being touted as the first electric car to have an Android Automotive operating system that is exclusively powered by Google. As the battle for the best electric car rages on, major auto manufacturers are finding ways to make their vehicles unique and more appealing to consumers. The race is on to …
First impressions are incredibly important for new automakers. Although Polestar has a connection to Volvo, the EV maker is actively trying to stand on its own two feet. The last month has been quite rough for Polestar, with two separate recalls issued for its Tesla Model 3 competitor, the Polestar 2. The first recall saw …
As the electric car market continues to grow, the Tesla Model 3 remains the model to beat. Motor Trend calls it one of the best sub-$50,000 EVs. But it now has a stylish new rival courtesy of Swedish brand Polestar: the Polestar 2. And as YouTube team Throttle House explains in its recent video, comparing …
After its limited-production hybrid GT, Swedish brand Polestar has fully pivoted to EVs. And its first fully-electric car, the Polestar 2, is a genuine rival to the Tesla Model 3. However, despite its strengths, Polestar’s first production EV now faces a production-wide recall. That’s because it’s leaving some of its owners stranded. The 2021 Polestar …
Tesla leads the electric car market by a wide margin. Try as they might, its competitors can’t quite catch the massively popular Tesla. A new contender in the electric car market is desperately trying to outperform Tesla – the Polestar 2. The Swedish company has produced a sleek, speedy sports sedan in the Polestar 2 …
When it comes to high-performance EVs, Tesla is usually the first automaker most people think of. However, Volvo is bringing its own line of electric cars to consumers, under the new brand name Polestar. The Polestar 2 is one of the latest cars built to compete with the Tesla Model 3. Other cars have tried …
Nowadays, you don’t have to spend Rolls-Royce money to get luxury features. True, options like champagne flutes and scent diffusers aren’t exactly run-of-the-mill. However, it’s possible to find heated and massaging seats on more everyday vehicles, even on pickup trucks. And another such feature is leather upholstery. But while leather car seats may symbolize luxury …
Polestar used to be Volvo’s racing division before it refocused on hybrids and EVs. However, in keeping with the Swedish automaker’s oft-hidden performance streak, Volvo didn’t abandon racing completely. Part of Polestar remained invested in racing and became Cyan Racing. And now, it’s created a road-going restomod based on one of the automaker’s early stylish …
EVs are often an amazing choice, but road-tripping hasn’t always been one of their strong suits — at least, not until now. The 2021 Polestar 2 combines gorgeous design, comfortable seating, and high-powered tech to create an EV that can definitely handle all your road trip adventures. Here’s what you can expect from the Polestar …
In the days before Polestar spiced things up a bit, Volvo wasn’t exactly a performance brand. It was mostly known for making sensible and durable luxury cars like the 240. However, even before it offered cars like the C30 hot hatch, the Swedish brand had a subdued speedy side. One that came into the limelight …
When it comes to reasonably-affordable EVs, the Tesla Model 3 sets the segment standard. But the competition, such as the Chevy Bolt, Mini Cooper SE, and the Mustang Mach-E crossover, is catching up. And now, the Model 3 has another competitor, courtesy of Volvo’s electric (and former performance) division: the Polestar 2. 2021 Polestar 2: …
Initially, Polestar was the performance division at Volvo, rather like BMW’s M. A few years ago, though, it became a proper stand-alone brand, focusing on EVs. However, before releasing the Polestar 2 electric sedan, the company unveiled the Polestar 1, a plug-in hybrid coupe. But the powertrain isn’t the only surprising thing about it. 2020 …
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Although it now specializes in EVs, Volvo originally purchased Polestar with the intent of making it a performance division. Think BMW’s M, or Mercedes-AMG, only Swedish. And just like those German brands, Polestar didn’t limit itself to just tuning sedans. After all, while Volvo makes luxurious cars and SUVs, it’s perhaps best-known for wagons. That’s …
There is a new player in the all-electric vehicle market, but Elon Musk doesn’t have to move over just yet. Production on the new Polestar 2 began in China in March 2020, right before the coronavirus pandemic forced automotive plants around the world to shut their doors. Polestar has plans to enter the North American …
If there’s one car that perhaps best symbolizes the rise of the EV, it’s the Tesla Model 3. The electric sedan has won a lot of consumers over for its daily usability and surprising performance. However, it’s also become a poster-child for Tesla’s continuing quality-control issues. And the Tesla Model 3 now faces a growing …
There’s no avoiding it, the car revolution is being electrified. It seems like everywhere we turn, there’s a new electric sedan here or new electric SUV there. Even pickup trucks are being electrified. The good news is that with all this electric commotion, you’re bound to find an electric vehicle that you like. With the …
The Volvo Car Group is unveiling the 2021 Polestar 2 electric vehicle, and eco-conscious consumers around the world will be thrilled with what they have done with the interior of this automobile. Going head to head with Tesla Motors, the Polestar 2 promises to be the ultimate vegan ride. Major car manufacturers offering animal-free interior …
