Watch an epic Tesla Model 3 vs. Polestar 2 drag race battle

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Since the launch of the Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3 has a somewhat brighter contender in the electric car space. But with only 233 miles of EPA estimated range, it has failed to give a major blow to the champ of the ring.

However, AutoTrader UK gave Polestar 2 a chance to prove itself against the Model 3 Performance on the dragstrip. Despite the difference of 0-60 mph between the two (see table below for specs comparison) — the Polestar 2 has a plausible launch. In two out of two attempts, the instant acceleration of the Polestar 2 was slightly better than the Tesla Model 3.

The $5,000 Polestar 2 performance package does not help the car improve any of its performance figures. It mostly adds cosmetic stuff like gold-colored seatbelts, better wheels, gold color valve caps — but Brembo brakes and optimized braking system are the only options things geared toward performance.

On the other hand, Tesla Model 3 Performance is significantly better from its non-Performance version when it comes to numbers and the Track Mode.

Let’s look at a brief comparison of the performance specs of both these electric cars in the table below:

 Tesla Model 3 PerformancePolestar 2
Price (MSRP)$54,990$59,900 + $5000 Performance Package
Range 315 miles (506 km)233 miles (375 km)
DrivetrainAll Wheel Drive (AWD)Dual-Motor AWD
Power365 kW (490 hp)300 kW (408 hp)
Torque486 lb-ft487 lb-ft
Curb Weight1,847 kg (4,702 lbs)No info
Acceleration (060 mph)3.1 secs4.7 secs
Top Speed162 mph (261 km/h)130 mph (210 km/h)
CO 2 EmissionsZero (Tesla Sustainability Report 2019)Zero
Full Self-Driving (optional)YesWhat?
Over-the-air software updatesYesWhat?
Track ModeYesCome on, that’s too much.
Table: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Polestar 2 performance specs comparison. Data Sources: Tesla Inc. / Polestar USA.
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Tesla Model 3 Performance won both the forward drag races, only lost the reverse drag race. The above race video clip is actually from AutoTrader’s Model 3 vs. Polestar 2 review video (below) which proved that Tesla Model 3 is better in almost every way be it design, range, OTA updates, acceleration, etc.

In a short period of its lifespan, all of the Polestar 2 EVs are recalled by the automaker for a software glitch that will be fixed at the company’s dealerships/service centers. The severity of the glitch is so much that it can shut down the car unexpectedly.

In a 21st century car, this should’ve been fixed via over-the-air software updates, just like Tesla, however.

Earlier this month, my co-author Ian Pavelko got a chance for an exclusive look at the Polestar 2 at his office with the help of a friend. He also gave a fantastic first-look review of the car in comparison to his Tesla Model 3 Performance.

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Video: Tesla Model 3 vs. Polestar – Electric Car Showdown

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Iqtidar Ali
Iqtidar Alihttp://www.teslaoracle.com
Author of more than 1500 articles on Tesla, SpaceX, and EVs. His work has been liked and tweeted by Elon Musk and other prominent influencers. You can reach him on Twitter @IqtidarAlii

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