Who is Polestar, you may well ask? Polestar use to be Volvo’s strong arm in the racing rounds. Geely, Volvo’s big daddy, decided Polestar deserved its own sign above the door.

This has brought with it, a few teensy little difficulties, namely, there are no showrooms, and nowhere to get a test drive. Here is where it gets interesting: Polestar is negotiating with Volvo to use some of their gear. You might even see a Polestar on a Volvo forecourt, but is currently a secret club known only to a few.

There is only 1 model, the Polestar 2. It is an EV in regular and long range, with long-range having a dual motor option. There are option packs costing many shekels, some containing absolute essentials like smart cruise, and blind spot monitor.

See the Polestar site for car and pack details

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Sydney and Melbs will have bespoke facilities, eventually, with Brisvegas to follow. In truth, anyone, anywhere, can have a Polestar 2 but you’ll have to be patient. Test drives can be arranged depending on where you live, and handovers to will be done in hired spaces, much like a PR event. This is a completely new way of thinking and I reckon they’re on to something. Likewise servicing, which will likely be some kind of concierge service with the work being done art participating Volvo dealers.

The real surprise is the price. Volvo is a Premium car maker much like BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, but being Swedish, is understated and stylish. Polestar follows suit, yet commands a presence that is damned near irresistible. For a starting price of $59,990, Polestar 2 is practically entry level considering the very few electric cars that can be had for less. For the record, those costing less than 60 grand look like a bargain bin at the Reject Shoppe

Polestar 2 is an angular liftback/fastback/hatchback that is stupidly fast (4.7 0-100), runs on whisps of wind and sunlight, and is deliciously comfortable.

It has “Thor’s hammer” smart headlights that sparkle and glint, forming reforming the beam, to make light as bright as possible without blinding anyone. The rear C shaped lights are joined by a thin bar, that together, form an intricate dance as a welcome.

Once inside, a bum on the driver’s seat readies the big Swede for the full on “Thor’s hammer” experience. You just pull gently on the work-of-art gear lever to select direction, and gently press your loafer, but not too hard. Polestar 2 speaks softly and carries a big stick.

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There is no noise, not surprising for an electric car, and many EVs are known for their titillating promises of instant facelifts. Polestar 2 will glue the back of your head to the seat with the merest prompt, but is a thorough gentlemen about it. 4.7 seconds to the ton is more than enough to be going on with.

As you’re whizzing down the highway, you’ll be thinking about your charging. The map shows you when and where you need to top up, and there is a charging calculator HERE.

20-80% charging at the max rate of 150kw, will take about 35 minutes, but that’s more than enough time for a quick cuppa at the truck stop. For those who still are trying to find reasons to object to the EV invasion and cite rare metals being mined by slaves and children as a reason, there is a blockchain tracker for transparency of this, and all other materials to ensure ethical sourcing and CO­2 tracking.

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A reader tells us that the salesman told him the Phone App is in Beta, and not to leave home without the physical key.

In short, we loved Polestar 2. It is vastly more attractive than Tesla’s Model 3, with instruments more akin to a regular car, and a killer sound system.

NOTE* Some of what we talk about in the film are options, and the details of those packs can be found here. It seems to the pixel headlights hit a semiconductor problem and have been swapped out for different LED headlights meanwhile.

  • Polestar: $59,990 to $69,990
  • Add Pilot Pack LITE $3,400, Plus Pack $6,000, Performance Pack $8,000(Dual motor LR model only)
  • Power: 300kw/660Nm (dual Motor long range)
  • Battery: 78kwh (long range models)
  • Range: 480km (dual motor long range)
  • Warranty: 5 yr/unlimited km