Went to try a Polestar 2 Performance today. Performance pack comes with Ohlins adjustable dampers, Brembo 4 pot aluminum brakes, forged wheels, 475ish HP and 500ish torques. All of that masked its 2,100kg weight really well. It felt tight and really well put together. More than quick enough to get around and surprise anyone who have left an open space for it to squirt into silently. I did expect more thrust when the price of a Model 3 Performance is cheaper. But then again a buyer of this car would probably appreciate more, excellent build quality over just plain power. The interior felt more cozy and it had an actual cockpit which feels more normal. But space was wasted because this chassis platform is based on an ICE model. I expect a second generation to have more usable space due to a transmission and driveshaft tunnel that doesn’t exist in EVs. Any Volvo diehard with the cash would feel comfy with this car.
I’m glad there is decent competition in the market to keep everyone pushing to create a compelling product. Once supply chains get way better than now, public charge infrastructure improves and pricing falls in line with the majority of people’s justification…more and more competition will be relevant.