Journalist rented a Polestar 2 to compare it to his Tesla Model 3 and there was a clear winner
- Driver compares his Tesla Model 3 to the Polestar 2
- The Polestar 2 EV is a sporty liftback
- It is also fast and can go from zero to 60 in about 4.5 seconds
Published on Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This North Carolina man rented a 2023 Polestar 2 EV car to compare it to his 2021 Tesla Model 3.
It was only last summer that he bought his used Model 3, a 2021 Long Range AWD for $20,000.
But after owning the car for a little while he wanted to find out if there were more attractive options out there.
One of those options was the Polestar 2.
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Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3
Andrew Lambrecht rented a 2023 Polestar 2 EV, a four-door sporty liftback to see how it compared to his used Tesla Model 3.
The EV car featured a clean and muscular design with a range of 336 miles (540km).
It is made by a Swedish automotive upstart founded by Volvo and China-based Geely Holding Group in 2017.
Other than the liftback, the automaker also manufactures the Polestar 3 SUV and the Polestar 4 crossover.
When Lambrecht picked up the Polestar 2, he instantly noticed its Scandinavian vibe.
It had a sporty, mature, and premium feel with its muscle car-esque proportions.
Pros and cons
The EV car was certainly well-built with the blinker stocks, drive selector, and steering wheel all giving a high-end feel.
However, the car was almost 600 pounds heavier than the Model 3, which can be felt when taking corners.
But, unlike the Model 3, the Polestar 2 can be launched by pressing the brake and the accelerator, then letting the brake go.
It is quite a fast vehicle with 402 horsepower that can go from zero to 60 in about 4.5 seconds.
With six inches of ground clearance, it can also do light off-roading.
However, according to Lambrecht, his 2021 Tesla Model 3 had a better range than the Polestar 2.
It needed more energy to travel the same distance.
Plus, it had no adaptive cruise control, lane centering assist, or even a blind spot monitor.
However, the automaker is planning to launch more cars like the Polestar 6 Roadster, which might give the Tesla Roadster a run for its money.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
