2021 Polestar Polestar 2 review

The Polestar 2 is an electric sedan that seems to be under the impression it’s part SUV. Its blunt front end, elevated suspension, and square shape provide a quirky style, and it doesn’t look like anything else on the road. Polestar itself is a new division of Volvo’s parent company, one focused entirely on electrified vehicles.

Motivating the Polestar 2 are two electric motors, one at each axle. Punch the accelerator and hold on—the all-wheel-drive Polestar 2 accelerates rapidly, and sharp handling encourages you to have fun behind the wheel. One limitation is driving range. With an EPA-estimated 233 miles per charge, the Polestar 2 trails rivals like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model 3. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Actual mileage will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.

Inside, you’ll find an elegantly furnished cabin, though one that borders on being a little too austere. At the center of the dashboard resides a Google-based touchscreen that’s technologically impressive even if there’s a learning curve to grasp its various functions.