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Is Polestar as good as Tesla?
Now in its second year, the 2022 Polestar 2 offers respectable range and good power….Which One is Right for Me?
2022 Polestar 2 | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | |
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Horsepower | 231 hp | 340 hp |
Torque | 243 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft |
EPA Driving Range | 265 miles (est.) | 263 miles |
What is the difference between Polestar and Tesla?
Whether you should choose the Polestar or the Tesla really comes down to how you plan to use the car. The Tesla is obviously a better road-trip car due to its long range and the Tesla Supercharger network. The Polestar is more luxurious, and arguably even opulent inside.
What is the range of Polestar 2?
2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor 19″ The 249 miles (401 km) value is the EPA Combined range value. It should be slightly lower on the highway, which we will probably test at some point in the future. The 2021 version has noted 226 miles at 70 mph (113 mph), which was a bit above its highway rating of 222 miles (357 km).
What is the top speed of the Polestar 2?
The automaker says the front-wheel-drive Polestar 2 will hit 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, 2.5 seconds slower than the dual-motor car, and its 100-mph top speed is 27 mph lower, too.
How does the Polestar 2 compare to Tesla 3?
Here we go then, Polestar 2 against Tesla 3. The 2 you see here is equipped with the £5,000 Performance Pack. Similarly the 3 is a Performance version for full-whack-in-the-back go.
Is the Tesla 2 better than the Tesla 3?
Nevertheless, dynamically the 2 is still better than the 3. The softer sprung Tesla gets a bit jiggled from side to side and doesn’t have such impressive body control, and the American car’s steering is pretty nasty – it has this initial resistance that fades as you turn, which is disconcerting, and seems to operate a heartbeat after your input.
Was rsymons really unhappy with the Polestar 2?
He also says he’s giving the Polestar 2 a closer look after its software update, and he needs to spend more time with it. RSymons makes it clear that he was never unhappy with the Polestar 2 overall, it’s a great car, but it just wasn’t dynamic enough to give the Model 3 a run for its money.
How good is Tesla’s Autopilot compared to Polestar’s pilot?
Now, within the boundaries they’re allowed to operate in, both are good. Massive central touchscreens do drag your attention away from the road and knowing the car can hold a position in its lane a set distance behind the one in front is useful. Both Tesla’s Autopilot and Polestar’s Pilot systems do that very well.