I have owned several Volvos in my life – a couple of old 240s, and some 850s…nothing modern. I hear horror stories of expensive repairs and maintance that scared me away from maintenance past the year 2000. Polestar, a part of Volvo, started production with the Polestar 1 plugin hybrid, then created the Polestar 2 as a purely electric vehicle. The Polestar 2 is a fantastic vehicle that is so nice that any sort of fear I once had about Volvo is now gone.
The 2021 Volvo Polestar 2 is the first full EV under the Polestar brand, which originated as a racing team in 1996 and was later acquired by Volvo Cars in 2015. Despite being a Swedish brand, the Polestar 2 is produced in China, after Volvo was purchased by Chinese company Geely in 2010.
If you are in the market for an EV, the Polestar 2 is definitely worth considering. It is priced similarly to the Tesla Model 3 and other competitors such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6. But what sets the Polestar 2 apart is its combination of simplicity, elegance, and speed.
The car’s design is simply beautiful, with clean lines and a sleek profile that make it stand out from other EVs on the market. It’s not a true SUV like many other cars in this category, but rather a regular car that feels very planted on the road. And despite its weight, you can hardly tell when you’re behind the wheel.
But what really sets the Polestar 2 apart is its speed. This 400hp AWD long range model can go from 0-60 in the mid 4 second range, thanks to the instant torque and AWD traction. The experience was “incredible” and left me feeling a little queasy. Compared to other cars they had driven, such as the 2017 Dodge Hellcat, the Polestar 2 was like nothing else they had experienced.
But the car is not just about speed. It also offers a wonderful driving experience, with smooth handling and self-driving capabilities that work quite well. And unlike some other Volvo models that have a reputation for expensive repairs, the Polestar 2 is a vehicle that would be worth considering for anyone in the market for an EV.
Overall, the 2021 Volvo Polestar 2 is a standout vehicle that offers a winning combination of simplicity, elegance, and speed. If you’re looking for an EV that can offer all of these qualities and more, the Polestar 2 is definitely worth checking out.
