Polestar 3

[TheDeuce]

Cupid-stunt said:

TheDeuce said:

Cupid-stunt said:

How many times do you get to utilise the 0-60 before you get bored?
Sure if you are racing at every set of lights.... but for the most, I guess it is the 30-50 and 50-70 that I would use most.

What I was most impressed about was the comparison of WLTP to 'real life' driving (as much as that is the case in a warm Madrid) ... 85%.
So assuming there is 107 usable kW, that brings it near enough 310 range. Whilst you will undoubtably stop before emptying the battery, I could feasibly do the 490 mile trip from my place to my folks with one stop. That works for me!

I'm sue mine in Sept, just in time for the colder weather in Scotland so reckon 220 - 250 mile range.....

I think 490 miles with a one stop would suit anyone in the UK! I know some folk come up with truly bizarre weekly journeys that make an EV 'impossible', but when you get north of 300 miles real world range then you have enough to get anywhere in the UK provided you can take a 10-15 stop along the route. If you went any further, in any direction, you'll end up driving into the sea.. I think that's the point at which people need to give up the 'more range' demands!

Yes agree entirely about the 30-50/50-70 ranges, they're what I actually use - but the 0-60 is a standard point of reference test and if a car is fast 0-60, that tells you plenty about how it'll do 30-50 etc too.

I used to say overtaking was stupidly easy in my iPace with 400hp. Do I need the extra 150hp the i4 offers to overtake..? No, I do not. But it does make overtaking even easier, and by extension safer - so long as you remain sensible and thoughtful. I would miss the level of power and pace I have today, even if I can't claim it's a 'need' or even particularly important.

My wife, who will be doing the daily commute (17 miles each way) will be delighted that it has heated seats.
I think it has a heated steering wheel as well .... but I'm not telling her just yet.

As for charging, range &keeping it clean, her participation is close to zero.

483bhp will be plenty enough for the school run. I didn't spend extra for the performance pack as I prefer the added range.
The kids will love the 25 speaker B&W setup.

Definitely can't argue with that. If I was told as a kid that my mum's new school run and supermarket shopping car had nearly 500hp I'd have considered it reasonable

As it was, we had scum-spec polo, circa 1987

Agree totally about the sound systems in decent modern cars too. The car is the most responsible and least embarrassing place to really crank up the volume and enjoy great music!