This is my magnesium Polestar 2 which I purchased on the 22nd of April this year and have driven 15,000 kilometers.

My original choice was to order from the factory with Napa leather seats and all the extras. When the war started in Ukraine and microprocessors started to become scarce, I cancelled that order and claimed an available pre-delivered model in Australia.

That has turned out to be a good decision, as some Polestar 2 buyers are still waiting for their specific choice. My car has the dual motor, long range battery, and 3 additional packs – Performance, Pilot, and Plus (often referred to as “PPP” amongst owners).

The Performance Pack adds Brembo brakes, a stiffer chassis, adjustable Ohlins dampers, 20” forged alloy wheels and special-edition seat belts.

The Pilot Pack has features such as 360° camera; driver assistance with Pilot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Emergency Stop Assist; Driver awareness with Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with steering assist, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, and Rear Collision Warning & Mitigation; Automatically dimmed exterior mirrors, and Park Assist side. Some of these features are not available on newer models due to the microprocessor shortage. This pack is currently being offered as “Pilot Lite.”

The Plus Pack adds full-length panoramic roof with projected Polestar symbol, full power seats including 4-way power lumbar support (memory on driver seat), mechanical extension and backrest storage…