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Skyrocketing gas prices are driving demand for all electric vehicles, but how do you know if making the switch is right for you, tech journalist Jennifer Jolly is here to answer that question.
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Let's start right here with the Polestar 2. this is the first all-electric car from this premium performance brand.
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I have been test driving this specific model for the past two weeks, to get a real insider's feel for what it's like to shift gears⁽¹⁾ from fuel-filled cars to ones that you plug in at night.
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The very first thing that you notice, is what's not here, check this out, you pop the hood, there's no engine, this is the trunk or front trunk.
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There's also no transmission no tail pipe, no gear systems, and there's no gas tank obviously.
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Take a look at the inside, the control panel is this voice activated touch screen, it is absolutely gorgeous, loaded with google's infotainment system very futuristic.
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What do these cars like to drive, they are fast, they are fun, you go from zero to speeding ticket, check that out, you can actually see my hair fly back when I step on the accelerator.
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They go from 0 to 65 or so in about four seconds, it feels a little bit like taking off in a rocket. it is smooth as still quicker quieter cleaner absolutely amazing.
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Charging it's easier than most people think, most people charge these from their regular outlets at home which is what I was doing, cost about seven dollars to go from zero to one hundred percent.
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It is very slow in your regular outlet, but you can upgrade to faster charging or charge at work and store top it off whenever you can.
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They are better for the environment, they are more accessible than they've ever been, and EVs(electric vehicle) in general, they are reaching a real tipping point here in the United states.
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Be sure to check out Polestar 2 and more information about all things EV at my website at www.techish.com.