Polestar 2 EV

[johnd]

It's a pretty nauseating US/Apple style product launch complete with whooping audience, but some interesting information mixed in also.

[Tall Phil]

The problem with any of these EVs is that there will be a long waiting list, generally over a year. Although, the I-Pace seems to have avoided this.

[johnd]

The problem with any of these EVs is that there will be a long waiting list, generally over a year.

But isn't that true nowadays for any new in-demand premium car with a long options list (ie typically a factory order)? And what does tend to string out the whole process is the number of stages in the availability process, ie:

1. Official launch - typically at one of the big motor shows (and ignoring any previous showings of concept versions or mdeia rumours of availability);
2. 2-3 months of road shows where a small number of preproduction examples are touted around various dealerships;
3. Press launch after which the 'first drives' appear in magazines & Youtube
4. Another 2-3 months passes before demo models appear in the dealership, the first extended reviews appear, the model appears on the maker's website configurator and dealers begin to accept firm orders;
5. 3-4 months before first factory orders are delivered to customers;

[Deleted User 1874]

I have to say this is the first non-Tesla EV that has sparked my interest. Well maybe the Taycan too, but this is something I could imagine using as a daily family wagon. Unlike Jaguar, Polestar appear to have designed the interior to compliment the EV concept rather than in spite of it! Much more forward thinking to my mind and it looks like a quality design.

Reading the marketing pitch, there are a lot of parallels with Tesla, but they have tried to claim them as firsts for Polestar. A bit cheeky, especially since a fair few of their potential customers will be currently driving Teslas. But anyway, it does all appeal to my taste. For example, they seem to have understood that you don't need anything fancy in the dash display of an EV or a load of buttons and multiple small screens in the centre console.

I look forward to seeing one of these when they eventually land.

[GMAN75]

I'm still waiting to see wtf happened to Pornstar 1!! Heard that was testing in Sweden for the past 10 years or so. That's actually what it feels like with these things. Announced, wait years, then you don't even get to own the thing because Volvo or Pornstar won't let you. Anyway, I for one won't hold my breath on this being seen on the roads any time soon.

[Deleted User 1874]

I'm still waiting to see wtf happened to Pornstar 1!! Heard that was testing in Sweden for the past 10 years or so. That's actually what it feels like with these things. Announced, wait years, then you don't even get to own the thing because Volvo or Pornstar won't let you. Anyway, I for one won't hold my breath on this being seen on the roads any time soon.

Good point, well presented!

Actually I completely lost interest in the Polestar 1 when they announced it was a hybrid. A bit odd for a company set up entirely around the concept of fully electric cars.

[Deleted User 1874]

I've just finished watching the launch video and I have to say it does look the business! I could see myself getting into one of these, but I would want to wait at least a year to see how early adopters get on with them. Love the Scandi design, really looks like they put some serious effort into the details.

Being critical I'm ever so slightly disappointed with the power and torque figures. I mean it's plenty quick enough, but considering what Tesla are offering it would be nice to see a higher performance version. Maybe that will come later?

[goron59]

The problem with any of these EVs is that there will be a long waiting list, generally over a year. Although, the I-Pace seems to have avoided this.

Don't these two sentences conflict with each other?

[Tall Phil]

Sure does. What a dreadful state we find ourselves in

[Deleted User 1874]

I've just realised how small this car actually is. For some reason I was thinking it was a fairly large SUV/crossover, but actually it's more like a compact XC40, Qashqai sized thing. Could be the answer for those looking for a smaller Crossover with serious power and a premium interior.