Never had to wait for one, this morning they were all empty. I've used them 9 times so far, 144 kWh of charge. BTW EA also has Tesla chargers, I see Tesla's all the time at the one near my house. They usually place them in Safeway or Walmart, or other mall and shopping center parking lots, so they are very convenient and easy to access

 

If its Tesla branded chargers, those aren't EA. If its EA branded, then the Teslas are using CHADEMO adaptors to access them. Tesla doesn't offer CCS adapters in the US because...they are being Tesla but in other parts of the world, they are available. I assume they will at some point if CCS becomes just as big but Elon is being stubborn right now.

Teslas charge faster at their own Supercharger network though and the cost is noticeably cheaper. I'm looking into options for the wife and its between a Model Y, EV6, and Ioniq 5. Polestar 2 is too small for our needs too. Its more of a Model 3 competitor.

 

They are not Tesla branded, but I don't think an adapter is required for Tesla's, as they are a different color. The ones I use are "Blue", the ones the Tesla's use are Green, and won't fit in my charge port. I only see the Tesla's using the ones that are "green". I'll snap a photo next time I'm charging

 

See this article:

Charging Tesla Model S Via CSS at EA is fast, cheap

https://insideevs.com/news/557776/te...g-ea-chargers/

I'm pretty sure what the Tesla's are using at the EA near my house is not CSS, but I could be wrong

 

In the article you linked, the guy uses a CCS adapter. They sell them everyone but the US. The Model 3/Y actually come with CCS in Europe (no proprietary connectors allowed).

 

Yes, I saw that but I think the EA chargers I've gone to have different connectors, the ones I see Tesla's using won't fit in my charge port. I said blue for mine, but they are actually "white" and I believe what I've seen the Teslas using are green. Next time I'm there I will take a closer look, but I'm sure they are not CSS ports the Tesla's are using

 

Anyone know if the nappa seats in the Polestar 2 have the massage function they have in Volvos?

 

Don't believe so. It's just the leather seating. But also the only way to get ventilated seats

 

No but same quality leather I had in my S90 T8.

 

Once you take it out and put your foot down on the pedal, lack of a massage function will be the last thing on your mind

 

Thanks for the info! A pal with a bad back is looking for an EV. Still probably a good recommendation since Volvo seats rock.

 

See this review posted by @MDlexus in another thread:

 

Today it rained in the Bay Area, so got to test out the AWD traction on slick roads. Couldn't get it to break traction at all on left or right turns. My IS350's nannies are screaming on slick roads at turns if I'm going just a tiny bit hard, but I could hardly feel them kicking in the Polestar, although I know they were. Also the rain sensing system works like a charm. In hindsight I do wish I got the performance pack so I would have the Ohlin's, but the current suspension is still really good, being slightly on the stiffer side

 

This review below paints the i4 in much better light.
Sure, the 0-60 is 5.7 secs, but that's only with the base model with the rear motor only.
The M50 which has both front and rear motors will do in just 4.5 seconds.
This review says that i4 handles well and rides well.
Unlike the group comparison above, the interior doesn't look too busy at all.

I am so glad that there is gradually much more choices out there - rather than just the Model 3 which mainly excels in the electric driveline thanks to its head start, but falls behind in the chassis/body due to Tesla's lack of experience in this area.

 

5.7 seconds is not bad, they are going for smoothness over fast exceleration. My wife's Ionic EV is 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds, it only has 138 HP, but is buttery smooth and very pleasant to drive. The downside is it only has a max 170 mile range only having a 38 kWh battery. But it does the job and is perfect for her work commute. In about 3 years I say that there will be a lot more choices and Tesla will have to up it's game