Polestar 2

I thought it came with adjustable shocks?

Not a terribly expensive option. I think on balance I'd prefer the ground clearance. Came out of a steep downhill entrance yesterday and the front skirt brushed the road. 20mm lower and that would have been a tad crunchier.

Would love if you could get the performance brakes on the standard version. I know you'd not need them, but I love the look of big calipers.

May have to change the discs too.

So, for me at least, it really seems to be down to where I press on the brake. Centre puts the symbol on every time, edges do not, or at least only a small % of the time.

So I looked for it the other day, pressing the centre of the pedal and lo and behold, there it was. And now that I have seen it, I know I've seen it before. Because it's in the same position as the parking brake light, I just ignored it. 🤣

But here's the thing. I tested just braking without the indicator light on and it still holds. Even did it on a steep hill last night and it holds. So I'm thinking the light is a bit redundant.

Think it has some kind of anti rear end collision system

So, had my baby for just over 2 weeks now.

Loving:

• Build quality, everything feels so rock solid and well put together
• Android automotive, slick, reactive and accurate on voice control
• Cabin pre-conditioning, I know it's not just Polestar, but it's fab
• Immense power, ridiculous that something so big and heavy moves so fast
• The throttle tuning is fantastic, OPD brilliant and the brakes, yup they really work as good as they look
• Boot kick opener, who knew it could be so handy
• Headlights, even though not the Pixel ones, are really good
• Looks. To my eye, it's a handsome beast
• I really like the interior. Not a fan of the minimalist Tesla approach.
• The maps in the driver console is a great idea.
• Generally it's a car that does nearly everything really, really well, without excelling. But as a balance, I love it.

Not so great:

• Everyone knows the cupholder situation! There are certain things that I wonder how the designer sat back when done, put their hands behind their head, and thought "Now that's a job well done". Yes, Fiat Multipla designer, I mean you too.
• The App. Works ok, but again, seriously people, think about how it will be used. Why can't I set the cabin temp for preconditioning? Just touching off the charge tile sets it to 100% (the not recommended one) as I have it set at 90%, should be on the inside menu.
• Piano black on the centre console, come on guys
• Rear visibility, it's pretty shocking to be fair. I knew that and I can live with it. 360 camera does help, the weak reversing light doesn't

Had 2 slight niggles with the infotainment system. Once it just seemed to randomly reboot, didn't cause any issue, just did it as I was driving home. Then one other day I had no sound, even from the indicators, didn't realise they went through the speakers. Rebooted it and all ok.

Good idea, thanks. How did you find taking off the console? Seen a few videos about, it doesn't 'seem' too bad.

After trying a wrap I'd be inclined to go with one of the MY25 trim pieces instead. They're just a better finish. About 90 quid for the one below, I think 170 for the wood variants which is admittedly saucy.

Black Ash: 32396624

Light Ash: 32396626

Textured plastic: 32396628

Ordered from the local Volvo dealer.

Haven't done it, won't be doing it until it's in for a service either way.

polestar 2 all the way. You’ll have something fairly unique on the road with a bit of character and won’t be putting money in the pocket of that clown

Went to go on the Polestar website and have a look at some details about the 2 as I'm narrowing down to a list of 2-3 EVs to look at buying in the new year:

No details on finance rates, and all the links to details on finance for the various Polestar 2 models generates a website error.
You can't configure a Polestar 2, it just directs you to visit the physical Polestar showroom.

There's not even a PDF brochure available

There are delivery mileage MY2025 models available (242 reg) but they don't offer finance on them.

Meanwhile the UK Polestar website has the configurator, full finance details, and a PDF brochure of MY2025.

Perhaps they are not letting any new self configured ones come to Ireland until they get rid of the stock? No idea just speculating

Polestar don't offer financing, it's done through finance Ireland if I remember correctly