ELECTRIC FEELS

POLESTAR 2

Cruise the streets in a Polestar 2 and passers-by will scratch their heads, generally look perplexed and then blurt out: “Is it a Tesla?” It turns out a large chunk of the general public haven’t heard of Polestar yet – and that’s a shame, because the electric subsidiary of Volvo launched its Polestar 1 last year and it was a stunning (if limited in number) £140,000 hybrid that revealed a beautiful new design direction, punchy performance and innovative tech.

Despite rave reviews, Polestar always planned to ditch the fossil-fuel engine completely – and its difficult second album is aimed squarely at those who consider the Tesla Model 3 the last word in (sort of) affordable electric motoring.

Prices start at £46,900 for this five-door all-electric fastback, which has a slightly raised ride height, boxier proportions and plenty of room for five people and their luggage. It might sound unconventional, but it blends elements of a futuristic saloon with bits of an SUV and totally gets away with