Really it would be logical to compare the CMA platform vehicles since Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 recharge are designed by the same team built in the same factories from the same components:
www.greencarreports.com
The article does not point out that the China built models both have CATL battery packs.
Polestar does have different shareholding, only relevant since Volve just became a public company although still controlled by Geely.
I own an XC40 Recharge and find it adequate for Rio de Janeiro. Frankly I would have bought the Polestar in preference because of body style. However, as my signature shows I will replace mine with a Tesla the moment they become officially sold in Brazil.
The Geely group use of Google Maps may be the best thing about them, once getting beyond the plush interiors and 360 cameras. They do a quite decent job of the BEV functions, and seem to have good BMS too. Had I the choice I would have taken China-built for CATL, mostly.
Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge: R&D chief on two EVs from the same braintrust
The Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 electric cars are very closely related, and yet there are many differences that mean they'll appeal to very different customers.
Polestar does have different shareholding, only relevant since Volve just became a public company although still controlled by Geely.
I own an XC40 Recharge and find it adequate for Rio de Janeiro. Frankly I would have bought the Polestar in preference because of body style. However, as my signature shows I will replace mine with a Tesla the moment they become officially sold in Brazil.
The Geely group use of Google Maps may be the best thing about them, once getting beyond the plush interiors and 360 cameras. They do a quite decent job of the BEV functions, and seem to have good BMS too. Had I the choice I would have taken China-built for CATL, mostly.
