2024 Polestar 2 review: a good EV that’s falling behind
2024 Polestar 2 EV
MSRP $51,300.00
“The updated Polestar 2 is a nice EV, but not nice enough to justify its premium price.”
Pros
Distinctive design
Well-tuned...
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