POLESTAR 2 EV LOSES SPACE RACE - BUT DOES ANYONE CARE?

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan delivers a scathing critique of Polestar, labeling the brand and its Polestar 2 model as 'fake.' He questions the brand's Swedish authenticity, given its Chinese ownership and manufacturing. Cadogan also criticizes the Polestar 2's design as a mere styling exercise on the Volvo XC40 platform. A significant portion of his review focuses on the environmental impact, citing Polestar's own declaration that producing a Polestar 2 generates 25 tons of CO2, primarily from materials like aluminum and steel, not the powertrain itself. He argues this contradicts the brand's 'virtuous' image. The review also mocks the opening of Polestar's 'Space' retail concept in a shopping mall, deeming it pretentious and out of touch. Cadogan concludes that Polestar, particularly the Polestar 2, is not a solution to the climate crisis and embodies a 'fake virtue.'