Many carmakers try to glam up their EVs, but some brands prefer to keep things simple. That's the case with the Polestar 2, a complex car with a simple, elegant design. Though it might not be the best EV of the year, the latest Polestar model offers something unique.

Many sporty vehicles are beginning to include driving aids to make it a bit safer to drive in the winter. The Polestar 2 is one such option, as it comes standard with all-wheel drive. Here's what you can expect from this luxurious car.

Electric vehicles seem like a great idea. They leave a much smaller carbon footprint. They are quieter. They’re more economical. As great as electric cars are, there’s one major problem. They simply don’t have the range needed to use them for long road trips. The good news is that using an EV for road trips is steadily becoming …

Although gas-powered cars are slowly being supplanted by EVs, ICE technology will stick around for a while yet. This means that even after EVs go mainstream, we’ll still have to deal with vehicle emissions. And while they’re cleaner, electric cars and trucks carry environmental penalties of their own. However, some automakers are trying to address …

In 2017, Polestar proved it was more than a producer of prototype cars. The Polestar 1 is an exceptional performance hybrid, drawing inspiration from vehicles like the Volvo X90. Unfortunately, Polestar made it clear from the beginning that its flagship would have a limited production run. Final purchase slots for the Polestar 1 have officially …

What makes a classic vehicle? Most people look at aesthetics, handling, comfort, usability, features, and rarity. And if you consider the latest cars that excel according to those criteria, you might think of the Maserati GranTurismo, Honda Civic Type R, or Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition. MotorTrend agrees. A recent piece lists the above three among …

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 …