LAST MINUTE TRIP IN POLESTAR 2 - TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE CHARGE CURVE

EV Channels Review

The reviewer embarks on an unplanned 400-mile solo road trip in their 2022 Polestar 2 with the Pilot Pack, aiming to test charging curve optimization. The journey highlights the challenges of finding reliable charging infrastructure between Charlotte and Charleston, necessitating stops at Circle K and Electrify America. The reviewer notes inconsistent charging speeds, particularly at Electrify America, and experiments with unplugging and replugging to achieve better rates, finding the Polestar 2's charging behavior less predictable than other EVs. Despite the charging quirks, the reviewer praises the Polestar 2's comfort and the utility of the Pilot Pack's adaptive cruise control and lane keeping for long-distance driving, especially given the lack of standard adaptive cruise control on many comparable vehicles. The trip successfully concludes with the reviewer arriving home with a usable state of charge, having completed their Global Entry interview.