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Polestar 2 OVERALL SCORE The Polestar 2 is a tall hatchback from Volvo’s electric-vehicle sub-brand. It’s based on the XC40 SUV. Its 78-kilowatt-hour battery has an EPA-rated range of 276 miles for the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version, which is a recent improvement over the original 2. A less expensive single-motor version with an EPA-rated range of 320 miles is also available. It takes over 10 hours to charge the battery from near-empty. The Polestar 2 is quick and handles nimbly, but the ride is very stiff and choppy. The interior is drab and suffers from a cramped driving position and a tight back seat. At least the car’s hatchback layout aids cargo-carrying versatility. The Google-based infotainment system is extremely distracting, but a recent software update that finally added Apple CarPlay helps…

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Consumer Reports New Cars (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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