Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: comparison review & real-world range test!
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Date: 2022-04-11
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Stephan
I have have owned both cars, M3 for 2 years, now drive a P2. So here is my view:
Polestar 2:
Likes:
- Looks fab especially with -Thunder- colour choice.
- Lovely, quality interior.
- Solid, -cocoon- like driving experience (see below.
- Strong regen -braking- allowing single pedal drive.
- Comfortable for rear passengers
- Dash screen with map
- Frameless door mirrors
- 360 camera view
Dislikes:
- Lacks Tesla overall -Fun factor-.
- Despite it-s power, lack of engaged driving experience. Odd accelerator pedal feel: harder to press and not smooth responsive increase in power like the Tesla. The feel of speed is less, the steering is not so crisp, and you are more remote from the outside. P2 is just, well like driving a car.
- Need more driver adjustment in Semi-auto drive mode ie. pointless so adaptive cruise only useful option.
- No ability to watch movies/tv and if there was, the screen is too small for it anyway. Without having watched a movie in a Tesla you would likely think, why would you want to do that!
- Downloadable game completely rubbish compared to Tesla driving car game.
- No Fireplace mode. Perfect after a chilly Open Water swim!
- No satellite google maps view.
- No graphical display of anticipated energy use when navigating to a destination.
- No in-car ability to set charging times.
- Old fashioned non-flush exterior door handles, cheap old style interior handles and air vents.
- No ability to remotely move car forward or back with the key or phone. Useful to gain access to boot if parked close to garage door or in a tight parking space.
- Poor rear view.
So to sum up: The Polestar is a gorgeous car inside & out, It looks and feels the business!
But it-s just a car. In contrast, the Tesla transforms driving from an otherwise mundane A-B necessity into a fun, engaging experience. It made me actually look forward to my daily commute, something which just can-t be overstated.
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I have have owned both cars, M3 for 2 years, now drive a P2. So here is my view:
Polestar 2:
Likes:
- Looks fab especially with -Thunder- colour choice.
- Lovely, quality interior.
- Solid, -cocoon- like driving experience (see below.
- Strong regen -braking- allowing single pedal drive.
- Comfortable for rear passengers
- Dash screen with map
- Frameless door mirrors
- 360 camera view
Dislikes:
- Lacks Tesla overall -Fun factor-.
- Despite it-s power, lack of engaged driving experience. Odd accelerator pedal feel: harder to press and not smooth responsive increase in power like the Tesla. The feel of speed is less, the steering is not so crisp, and you are more remote from the outside. P2 is just, well like driving a car.
- Need more driver adjustment in Semi-auto drive mode ie. pointless so adaptive cruise only useful option.
- No ability to watch movies/tv and if there was, the screen is too small for it anyway. Without having watched a movie in a Tesla you would likely think, why would you want to do that!
- Downloadable game completely rubbish compared to Tesla driving car game.
- No Fireplace mode. Perfect after a chilly Open Water swim!
- No satellite google maps view.
- No graphical display of anticipated energy use when navigating to a destination.
- No in-car ability to set charging times.
- Old fashioned non-flush exterior door handles, cheap old style interior handles and air vents.
- No ability to remotely move car forward or back with the key or phone. Useful to gain access to boot if parked close to garage door or in a tight parking space.
- Poor rear view.
So to sum up: The Polestar is a gorgeous car inside & out, It looks and feels the business!
But it-s just a car. In contrast, the Tesla transforms driving from an otherwise mundane A-B necessity into a fun, engaging experience. It made me actually look forward to my daily commute, something which just can-t be overstated.
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Cofal
So this was before the update.
Also if Polestar could cheese it like Tesla does it, it will run longer.
What does i mean with cheesing it? Tesla run their AWDs mostly on the rear motor, and the front motor on demand. That's why it have slightly higher energy consumption as SR+.
Polestar 2 runs its both motors constantly, making it have a higher consumption than actually needed.
And how does I know its using mostly its rear motor, well it have been tested on slippery Norwegian roads, where the tail slips out before the front grabs in and steer it strait again. Its noticeable that front is inactive on normal driving in these conditions. Also an inactive motor also slightly regen. So front motor is on demand not permantly on like Polestar 2.
Also Polestar 2 dont have heat pump until recently. The same goes for Model 3, as Musk was against heat pump in the start.
So If Polestar/Volvo did the same it will increase range major. But then again it will be as nervous as the Model 3 is on slippery roads, commonly known on RWD cars. Just going 20/80 would increase range alot on the Polestar/Volvo and 50/50 on demand.
Compared to Tesla 0/100 and 50/50 on demand.
But then again we can pull the Tesla argument.
Polestar is a newer company than Tesla so give them some slack, like the 10 years Tesla been making cars and still are considered new company.
But i rather take the Polestar 2 before picking any Tesla, and I just ordered the XC40 because its a better car than Tesla overall. Also I dont want to give money to Musk! I rather give it to the chinese!
And wisphers is that EU gonna force Tesla to open up their charger network
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So this was before the update.
Also if Polestar could cheese it like Tesla does it, it will run longer.
What does i mean with cheesing it? Tesla run their AWDs mostly on the rear motor, and the front motor on demand. That's why it have slightly higher energy consumption as SR+.
Polestar 2 runs its both motors constantly, making it have a higher consumption than actually needed.
And how does I know its using mostly its rear motor, well it have been tested on slippery Norwegian roads, where the tail slips out before the front grabs in and steer it strait again. Its noticeable that front is inactive on normal driving in these conditions. Also an inactive motor also slightly regen. So front motor is on demand not permantly on like Polestar 2.
Also Polestar 2 dont have heat pump until recently. The same goes for Model 3, as Musk was against heat pump in the start.
So If Polestar/Volvo did the same it will increase range major. But then again it will be as nervous as the Model 3 is on slippery roads, commonly known on RWD cars. Just going 20/80 would increase range alot on the Polestar/Volvo and 50/50 on demand.
Compared to Tesla 0/100 and 50/50 on demand.
But then again we can pull the Tesla argument.
Polestar is a newer company than Tesla so give them some slack, like the 10 years Tesla been making cars and still are considered new company.
But i rather take the Polestar 2 before picking any Tesla, and I just ordered the XC40 because its a better car than Tesla overall. Also I dont want to give money to Musk! I rather give it to the chinese!
And wisphers is that EU gonna force Tesla to open up their charger network
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Gene
I have the Model 3 Long Range. It has almost the power of the M3P, but a little better range (353 miles. I can tell you from experience that if you use cruise control whenever possible you can get pretty close to the advertised range on the highway. I calculated how much I should deplete the battery on a trip out to a friend's farm and back, 54%; my actual use was 56%. The trip included some high-speed overtakes, but mostly auto-pilot matching traffic around me. Stop and go city driving uses a lot of energy, mitigated somewhat by the strong regenerative braking, which is is a joy once you get used to it. I'm so impressed that my next car will most likely be a Tesla Model S
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I have the Model 3 Long Range. It has almost the power of the M3P, but a little better range (353 miles. I can tell you from experience that if you use cruise control whenever possible you can get pretty close to the advertised range on the highway. I calculated how much I should deplete the battery on a trip out to a friend's farm and back, 54%; my actual use was 56%. The trip included some high-speed overtakes, but mostly auto-pilot matching traffic around me. Stop and go city driving uses a lot of energy, mitigated somewhat by the strong regenerative braking, which is is a joy once you get used to it. I'm so impressed that my next car will most likely be a Tesla Model S
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Steve
Who cares, genie point 42 p per kwhr
Instavolt 40 p per kwhr, electric highway 35 p per kwhr and going up. All of which are dearer than my 51. 4 mph diesel car on a motorway long run, where an electric car typically gets 3 miles per kwhr. It is cheaper to use the short range electric car in your family locally at 5p per kwhr on octopus go and get the no hassle or anxiety 600 mile plus range, cheaper diesel in your family out for long road trips. The other consequence of these ridiculous prices is no one will use these rapid chargers and because of this the rapid charging infrastructure will not expand and long range electric cars won't be bought. Simple economics.
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Who cares, genie point 42 p per kwhr
Instavolt 40 p per kwhr, electric highway 35 p per kwhr and going up. All of which are dearer than my 51. 4 mph diesel car on a motorway long run, where an electric car typically gets 3 miles per kwhr. It is cheaper to use the short range electric car in your family locally at 5p per kwhr on octopus go and get the no hassle or anxiety 600 mile plus range, cheaper diesel in your family out for long road trips. The other consequence of these ridiculous prices is no one will use these rapid chargers and because of this the rapid charging infrastructure will not expand and long range electric cars won't be bought. Simple economics.
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jdear97
That was nicely done. I have the Standard Range Plus Model 3 and it works very well, but I do wonder if having the bigger battery would be worth the cost and the weight. I recognize that the performance would increase, but I am always on the verge of getting into trouble the SR+ due to its acceleration and speed as it is. Since mine is the pre-heat pump early 2020 Model 3, using your 79% estimate, we would get about 198 miles; which feels pretty realistic. I tend to charge to about 85 or 90% every two to three days after driving about 120 to 140 miles.
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That was nicely done. I have the Standard Range Plus Model 3 and it works very well, but I do wonder if having the bigger battery would be worth the cost and the weight. I recognize that the performance would increase, but I am always on the verge of getting into trouble the SR+ due to its acceleration and speed as it is. Since mine is the pre-heat pump early 2020 Model 3, using your 79% estimate, we would get about 198 miles; which feels pretty realistic. I tend to charge to about 85 or 90% every two to three days after driving about 120 to 140 miles.
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Thomas
Of course the Polestar 2 in the test is stiffer in the suspension - they're driving one with the Performance Pack - different suspension, brakes - and the yellow seatbelts is a giveaway.
And a Tesla 3 is not perfect for anyone, the small impractical trunk just doesn't do it for me, much better with a hatchback. Range will be enough for many - and the design and build quality is just much better, looks like a real car to me. Hate the new VW ID designs and Audi is just underpowered for the price.
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Of course the Polestar 2 in the test is stiffer in the suspension - they're driving one with the Performance Pack - different suspension, brakes - and the yellow seatbelts is a giveaway.
And a Tesla 3 is not perfect for anyone, the small impractical trunk just doesn't do it for me, much better with a hatchback. Range will be enough for many - and the design and build quality is just much better, looks like a real car to me. Hate the new VW ID designs and Audi is just underpowered for the price.
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Philip
One major error in this video is that they give the rated range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance as 352 miles of range. The Performance only has a rated range of 315 miles since it is sporting the 20- wheels with performance tires. The regular Model 3 Long Range is rated for 352 miles because it uses the 18- aero wheels with all-season tires.
This means that the Model 3 Performance in this mostly highway test got 286 miles which is 90. 7% of its rated mixed driving range.
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One major error in this video is that they give the rated range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance as 352 miles of range. The Performance only has a rated range of 315 miles since it is sporting the 20- wheels with performance tires. The regular Model 3 Long Range is rated for 352 miles because it uses the 18- aero wheels with all-season tires.
This means that the Model 3 Performance in this mostly highway test got 286 miles which is 90. 7% of its rated mixed driving range.
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Nicky
Jeez. Tesla are just so far ahead in any metric that matters. It's frightening.
I'm guessing the bold genius of the timeless, future proof minimalist interior will still feel relevant when the comfort blanket of clinging to traditional cockpit design looks stale, silly and outdated in cars like the Polestar.
The Polestar is definitely put together fantastically well, which is where Tesla need to keep improving (and they clearly are, by all accounts.
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Jeez. Tesla are just so far ahead in any metric that matters. It's frightening.
I'm guessing the bold genius of the timeless, future proof minimalist interior will still feel relevant when the comfort blanket of clinging to traditional cockpit design looks stale, silly and outdated in cars like the Polestar.
The Polestar is definitely put together fantastically well, which is where Tesla need to keep improving (and they clearly are, by all accounts.
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Marc
Great video man.
It is incredible that the Standard Range Tesla costs 10K GBP less and delivers way more range than the Polestar. If you add on top of that the fact that the Polestar does not have an app to control the vehicle remotely from your phone, it has a way smaller frunk and trunk, no real-autopilot, no super-charger network, worse battery-charge rate, no over-the-air updates, and it-s a less safe car, how can somebody buy that car over a Tesla!
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Great video man.
It is incredible that the Standard Range Tesla costs 10K GBP less and delivers way more range than the Polestar. If you add on top of that the fact that the Polestar does not have an app to control the vehicle remotely from your phone, it has a way smaller frunk and trunk, no real-autopilot, no super-charger network, worse battery-charge rate, no over-the-air updates, and it-s a less safe car, how can somebody buy that car over a Tesla!
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Rigid
Wow carwow, I'm amused that the UK uses Miles, HP and Nm. Weight in Kilos. Then the Yanks use Miles, HP, Ft Lbs. Whereas us Canucks use Km, HP, Ft Lbs, and weight in Lbs or Kg.
Anyway, it's too bad that all of these cars advertise longer ranges than they actually do on the highway. Maybe they do better in town. I have also heard that cars like the e-niro understate their range, and many drivers get over 300 miles per charge in warm weather.
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Wow carwow, I'm amused that the UK uses Miles, HP and Nm. Weight in Kilos. Then the Yanks use Miles, HP, Ft Lbs. Whereas us Canucks use Km, HP, Ft Lbs, and weight in Lbs or Kg.
Anyway, it's too bad that all of these cars advertise longer ranges than they actually do on the highway. Maybe they do better in town. I have also heard that cars like the e-niro understate their range, and many drivers get over 300 miles per charge in warm weather.
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