{"id":271293,"date":"2021-06-10T16:36:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T13:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/"},"modified":"2021-06-10T16:36:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T13:36:51","slug":"my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/","title":{"rendered":"#My off-grid weekend in an EV proved that my friends are idiots"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40eea1f15db\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#Seeing_for_myself\" >Seeing for myself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#Life_as_an_EV_driver\" >Life as an EV driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#Fully_charged_and_away_for_the_weekend\" >Fully charged and away for the weekend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#Anxiety_free_motoring\" >Anxiety free motoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#Plugsurfing_makes_surfing_plugs_childs_play\" >Plugsurfing makes surfing plugs child\u2019s play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#No_power_no_problem\" >No power, no problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#The_darling_of_the_EV_world\" >The darling of the EV world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#About_that_Android_Automotive\" >About that Android Automotive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#Fall_short_of_potential\" >Fall short of potential<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#The_troubles_begin\" >The troubles begin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#A_solution_of_sorts\" >A solution, of sorts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/my-off-grid-weekend-in-an-ev-proved-that-my-friends-are-idiots\/#My_friends_are_Luddites\" >My friends are Luddites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#My off-grid weekend in an EV proved that my friends are idiots<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about what it\u2019s like to live with an EV recently. Doing what I do, I often get friends asking me what car they should buy. I always give stellar advice that would save my friends money, time, and get them a great car for their needs. Do they ever follow my advice? No, no they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>With the ever present climate doom, I try to make as many people as I can consider an electric car, so they can make an impact and be ahead of the adoption curve. Soon they won\u2019t have a choice, as going electric will be the only option. None of this seems to motivate them right now, though.<\/p>\n<p>Let me put you in my shoes. The conversation I have with my never ending stream of help-seekers usually goes something like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Them<\/strong>: \u201cHey Matt, I\u2019m going to buy a new car. What should I get?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Me<\/strong>: \u201cWhat do you need the car for? How much do you drive? And what\u2019s your budget?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Them<\/strong>: \u201cI drive 10 miles to work every day, to the shops at weekends, and to Scotland a couple of times a year. We just had a child, so we want something safe, and spacious. We\u2019ve got about $500 a month.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Me<\/strong>: \u201cHave you considered something electric?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Them<\/strong>: \u201cOh I would love electric! But they\u2019re just no good right now, there are no chargers, we won\u2019t be able to drive to Scotland, and they\u2019re just too expensive.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Me<\/strong>: \u201cSo what were you going to buy before you asked me?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Them<\/strong>: \u201c<em>&lt;insert something generic, and probably German&gt;<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Me<\/strong>: <em>Heavy sigh<\/em> \u201cOk\u2026 But hear me out\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And so it goes on.<\/p>\n<p>I proceed to bestow the benefits of electricity, how it will save them money in the long run. I then remind them that renting a large comfortable car for those long but very infrequent drives is an option, one that will still be cheaper than owning a petrol SUV long term. Likewise, I laud them for how they\u2019d be making an investment in their child\u2019s future by being slightly kinder to the environment. Rarely have I been able to get through to them. The people are still stuck in their ways.<\/p>\n<p>But do my friends have a point? Are they (the EVs, not my friends) a pain to live with? Or are my friends more stubborn than I care to admit?<\/p>\n<p>In this long read we\u2019ll find out if they do have a point. We\u2019ll also see what it\u2019s like to drive and charge an EV, whether range anxiety is real, and what\u2019s up with Android Automotive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seeing_for_myself\"><\/span>Seeing for myself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve been lucky to drive quite a few electric cars over the past 8 years, and yet I\u2019ve never actually lived with one. It seems the only way to find out what that is like is to do it for real for a week, take it on a road <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>, put as many miles on it as I can, and see for myself: the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, I gave our friends over at <span id=\"urn:enhancement-490\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.thenextweb.com\/tnw\/author\/polestar\">Polestar<\/span> a call, and after a bit of prodding, they finally caved and agreed to lend me a Polestar 2 for a week. What a lucky boy I am. There were no restrictions or expectations, they simply gave me the official owner\u2019s handover at their Amsterdam store, helped me set up my Google account with Android Automotive, left me with the keys, and pointed me to the open road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356237 js-lazy\" alt=\"Polestar 2 picture\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Polestar 2 has plenty of road presence, but without shouting too loudly. It whispers.\" data-title=\"Share The Polestar 2 has plenty of road presence, but without shouting too loudly. It whispers. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Polestar 2 has plenty of road presence, but without shouting too loudly. It whispers. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Polestar 2 has plenty of road presence, but without shouting too loudly. It whispers.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356237\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744.jpg\" alt=\"Polestar 2 picture\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105744-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>With that my week, my adventure, as an EV \u201cowner\u201d began.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_as_an_EV_driver\"><\/span>Life as an EV driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What makes my adventure all the more\u2026 adventurous is that I don\u2019t have an EV charger at my home. Not only did I set out to prove that living with an EV is child\u2019s play \u2014 I did so in less than optimal circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>I picked up the Polestar 2 on a Wednesday. It had about 80% charge, and around 300 km of range at the time. That\u2019s more than plenty for what I had planned for my weekend, but I wasn\u2019t leaving until Friday, so I surprised a friend with a trip to the beach. Why? Because I could. Having not had a car at my free disposal for a few years, I was swiftly reminded just how great having a one is. It\u2019s easy to see why they caught on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356241 js-lazy\" alt=\"EV, charging, sun, solar power, EV, future\" width=\"634\" height=\"817\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-163x210.jpg 163w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-210x270.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-105x135.jpg 105w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-796x1026.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: At Bloemendaal aan Zee you can charge your EV on solar power. Yes, there\u2019s enough sun in the Netherlands for this.\" data-title=\"Share At Bloemendaal aan Zee you can charge your EV on solar power. Yes, there\u2019s enough sun in the Netherlands for this. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share At Bloemendaal aan Zee you can charge your EV on solar power. Yes, there\u2019s enough sun in the Netherlands for this. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>At Bloemendaal aan Zee you can charge your EV on solar power. Yes, there\u2019s enough sun in the Netherlands for this.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356241\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445.jpg\" alt=\"EV, charging, sun, solar power, EV, future\" width=\"634\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-163x210.jpg 163w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-210x270.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-105x135.jpg 105w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205445-796x1026.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The 25 km drive from Amsterdam to the beach at Bloemendaal aan Zee (that\u2019s Dutch for \u201cflower hill on sea\u201d \u2014 yes, there\u2019s actually a hill!) used about 8% charge. There was plenty of stopping and starting, roundabouts, and accelerations out of corners. All these moments of \u201cgetting back up to speed,\u201d use energy. More energy than just cruising along conservatively. Thankfully, with braking regeneration set to max, the car was consuming around 22 kw per 100 km. Not too bad for this style of driving.<\/p>\n<p>The highlight of the trip came as a h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>y little surprise once we got to the beach. At the car park, there were EV chargers, all of them were available for use, and they were powered by solar panels that also doubled as a canopy covering the car park itself. As it turns out, there\u2019s enough sun in the Netherlands to charge EVs at 22 kWh! WHO KNEW!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356242 js-lazy\" alt=\"charging, EV, polestar 2, electric, car\" width=\"568\" height=\"426\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Polestar 2 sucking in those sweet solar kWh. In an hour, I added about 12 kw of juice, more than I used to get there.\" data-title=\"Share The Polestar 2 sucking in those sweet solar kWh. In an hour, I added about 12 kw of juice, more than I used to get there. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Polestar 2 sucking in those sweet solar kWh. In an hour, I added about 12 kw of juice, more than I used to get there. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Polestar 2 sucking in those sweet solar kWh. In an hour, I added about 12 kw of juice, more than I used to get there.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141.jpg\" alt=\"charging, EV, polestar 2, electric, car\" width=\"568\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210512_205141-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>After a walk on the beach for an hour, the car had managed to take in just over 12 kW of energy from those beautiful sunbeams. The charge was now sitting above 80%. Plenty of charge for the home trip, and the following day. But just to be sure, on Thursday before my weekend of travel I charged the car up to 100% using a 22 kw street side charger, that is handily located not too far from home.<\/p>\n<p>There are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdam.nl\/en\/traffic-transport\/map-charging-station\/\">literally hundreds<\/a> of these dotted around Amsterdam, and they are super easy to use. The trick, however, is getting to one when it\u2019s free. When you do, simply plug in, and scan your RFID card, the lights on the unit turn blue, and the car starts charging. When you\u2019re done, simply reverse this process.<\/p>\n<p>After a few hours the car was sitting at 100%, so I unplugged to free up the spot for someone else, and got ready for the long drive to follow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fully_charged_and_away_for_the_weekend\"><\/span>Fully charged and away for the weekend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Friday came, and I left the comfort and convenience of the roadside chargers in the Randstad, and headed east towards the expanses of the Veluwe \u2014 the closest thing the Netherlands has to actual wilderness \u2014 seeking answers.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Is it possible to survive with an EV without having direct or exclusive access to a charging point?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For my long weekend of electron supping, I stayed at what the Dutch call a Pipowagen, just north of Arnhem, on the edge of the Veluwe national park. It\u2019s roughly 120 km from Amsterdam. About an hour and a half\u2019s drive, the kind of drive you\u2019d happily make after work at the end of the week if you wanted a quick getaway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356230 js-lazy\" alt=\"Polestar, pipowagen, car, ev, future, cabin\" width=\"716\" height=\"426\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-280x167.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-453x270.jpg 453w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-227x135.jpg 227w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-796x474.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Even though the Polestar and the Pipowagen are very, very different, they make quite the matching pair. It\u2019s almost like we planned it.\" data-title=\"Share Even though the Polestar and the Pipowagen are very, very different, they make quite the matching pair. It\u2019s almost like we planned it. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Even though the Polestar and the Pipowagen are very, very different, they make quite the matching pair. It\u2019s almost like we planned it. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Even though the Polestar and the Pipowagen are very, very different, they make quite the matching pair. It\u2019s almost like we planned it.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356230\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201.jpg\" alt=\"Polestar, pipowagen, car, ev, future, cabin\" width=\"716\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-280x167.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-453x270.jpg 453w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-227x135.jpg 227w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_154201-796x474.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>According to its owners, the Pipowagen was placed in the woods in the 1930s, and has stood there ever since. It\u2019s decidedly unlike the Polestar. It\u2019s old, traditional, and is the exact opposite of what the Polestar embodies. Even so, it felt like a great place to reflect on the past and muse about the future.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Oh and if you were wondering why it\u2019s called a Pipowagen, we have the Dutch to thank for that. Back in the \u201870s, there was a TV show about a traveling clown, called Pipo, that lived in this kind of wooden circus caravan. His was pulled along by a rather forlorn looking donkey, and thus became known as a Pipowagen.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, the car\u2019s range would allow me to drive there and back on one full charge, but I wouldn\u2019t be able to do much driving around the Veluwe unless I found chargers on my arrival.<\/p>\n<p>The Pipowagen does have electricity, but after my hosts told me that plugging in anything more than a kettle would blow the fuses, I decided charging it from the mains was not a good idea. I would have to get creative and charge at every opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anxiety_free_motoring\"><\/span>Anxiety free motoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being left to the mercy of the Netherlands\u2019 public charging infrastructure and heading into the woods, I didn\u2019t experience any range anxiety while at my destination. Not an ounce. I drove the car with abandon, and I didn\u2019t care one bit about possibly running out of charge.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Well, the answer is simple: when you really start looking for them, you\u2019ll realize chargers are everywhere. They\u2019re by the street side, they\u2019re at dedicated fast-charging locations on motorways, they\u2019re at petrol stations, and even at branches of McDonald\u2019s.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356232 js-lazy\" alt=\"charging, shell garage, electricity, EV\" width=\"635\" height=\"875\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-152x210.jpg 152w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-196x270.jpg 196w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-98x135.jpg 98w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-796x1098.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Charging at a Shell garage. The view was pretty boring, but it charged pretty fast so it wasn\u2019t too much of an issue. I used the time to call some friends and family and check in.\" data-title=\"Share Charging at a Shell garage. The view was pretty boring, but it charged pretty fast so it wasn\u2019t too much of an issue. I used the time to call some friends and family and check in. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Charging at a Shell garage. The view was pretty boring, but it charged pretty fast so it wasn\u2019t too much of an issue. I used the time to call some friends and family and check in. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Charging at a Shell garage. The view was pretty boring, but it charged pretty fast so it wasn\u2019t too much of an issue. I used the time to call some friends and family and check in.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356232\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944.jpg\" alt=\"charging, shell garage, electricity, EV\" width=\"635\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-152x210.jpg 152w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-196x270.jpg 196w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-98x135.jpg 98w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_204944-796x1098.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>All it takes is a subtle shift in perspective. As an EV driver, you quickly stop caring about petrol stations. They simply don\u2019t matter anymore, and soon they become nothing more than an antiquated relic of the past. A soon-to-be subject for an episode of Black Mirror. We\u2019ll look back and mock the notion of having to go somewhere to fill a car with dirty stinky fuel.<\/p>\n<p>When your eyes open to EV chargers, you\u2019ll realize they aren\u2019t all at out-of-town locations \u2013 they\u2019re all over the place. \u201cFilling-up\u201d becomes a process of management rather than reacting to a red light on your dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>The trick to charging an EV is plugging-in at every opportunity. Make this part of your routine, and you\u2019ll never go far wrong.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugsurfing_makes_surfing_plugs_childs_play\"><\/span>Plugsurfing makes surfing plugs child\u2019s play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth pointing out that I was using a Plugsurfing RFID fob to take care of charging. Every new Polestar comes with one, and other manufacturers are doing the same.<\/p>\n<p>Plugsurfing is simply great. It\u2019s like a personal assistant that takes care of managing all your charging platform subscriptions. There\u2019s no need to have multiple apps, and different key cards for all the different charging stations available. Instead, you have one: the Plugsurfing fob.<\/p>\n<p>Plugsurfing then takes care of paying all the different services you use and gives you one bill at the end of each month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1295866 js-lazy\" alt=\"Polestar 2, vehicles, cars, plugsurfing, charging, network\" width=\"710\" height=\"532\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Polestar<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: All new Polestar 2 vehicles delivered in Europe will be supplied with a Plugsurfing RFID key tag.\" data-title=\"Share All new Polestar 2 vehicles delivered in Europe will be supplied with a Plugsurfing RFID key tag. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share All new Polestar 2 vehicles delivered in Europe will be supplied with a Plugsurfing RFID key tag. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>All new Polestar 2 vehicles delivered in Europe will be supplied with a Plugsurfing RFID key tag.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1295866\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004.jpg\" alt=\"Polestar 2, vehicles, cars, plugsurfing, charging, network\" width=\"710\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/06\/JPG_Medium-Polestar_2_Plugsurfing_004-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s simple, easy, and removes ALL the friction between user and charging points. I didn\u2019t come across a charger it wasn\u2019t compatible with either. If you\u2019re an EV driver, get yourself signed up to something like this. It takes all the hassle out of charging. Seriously, it was a revelation.<\/p>\n<p>After a few days in the woods with the Polestar, it\u2019s plain to see any statements about charging, range anxiety, and practicality, are now nothing more than dated clich\u00e9s. Every car park I went to in the Polestar had at least a few bays with available chargers, so I was able to add a bit more juice each time.<\/p>\n<p>In truth, the whole experience has left me with one question: \u201cWhy weren\u2019t we doing this sooner?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The whole lifestyle is far simpler than most people seem to realize. If I had the option of charging at home it would have been even easier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_power_no_problem\"><\/span>No power, no problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Going off-grid in an EV isn\u2019t as insane as it sounds.<\/p>\n<p>By charging from a blend of standard 22 kw chargers and fast chargers, I was able to keep the car topped up to a comfortable level of juice that let me do all the driving I wanted to do, at all times. Most of the time the battery was above 50% charge.<\/p>\n<p>I rarely checked the car\u2019s remaining power and instead just used the estimated range to guide me when I needed to charge. Planning ahead and considering how much driving I\u2019d be doing in the coming days became second nature, and a quick way of determining when I needed to charge. It\u2019s no more difficult than driving gasoline, but instead of reacting to a low fuel light, you proactively plan to ensure you\u2019re prepared. It\u2019s not hard.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout my journey though, the Polestar\u2019s battery didn\u2019t deplete as quickly as I expected. Quite often, I plugged the car in to charge because I could, not because I had to.<\/p>\n<p>Before setting off into the wilderness, I thought I was going to feel caged. As if the car\u2019s range would hold me back from driving and seeing everything that I wanted to see. That it would become a nuisance, and a hindrance. In truth, I experienced none of this.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356235 js-lazy\" alt=\"fastned, car, chargers, ev, future\" width=\"542\" height=\"571\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-199x210.jpg 199w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-256x270.jpg 256w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-128x135.jpg 128w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-796x840.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Look for these yellow canopies when driving around the Netherlands. They\u2019re the Fastned network of fast chargers.\" data-title=\"Share Look for these yellow canopies when driving around the Netherlands. They\u2019re the Fastned network of fast chargers. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Look for these yellow canopies when driving around the Netherlands. They\u2019re the Fastned network of fast chargers. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Look for these yellow canopies when driving around the Netherlands. They\u2019re the Fastned network of fast chargers.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356235\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221.jpg\" alt=\"fastned, car, chargers, ev, future\" width=\"542\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-199x210.jpg 199w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-256x270.jpg 256w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-128x135.jpg 128w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_120221-796x840.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The benefits of driving an EV: the smoothness, the quietness, the eye-watering acceleration, and the lack of emissions far outweigh any required habitual changes. Anyone that resists the change is a Luddite and a philistine.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I admit my experiences might not be globally universal.<\/p>\n<p>The Netherlands is blessed with a robust and dense network of street side chargers, and highway fast-chargers from the likes of Ionity and Fastned are springing up at all major service stations. I even found a McDonald\u2019s that had a fast charger. In the time it took me to order and eat a burger, I added over 10% from the McCharger.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_darling_of_the_EV_world\"><\/span>The darling of the EV world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, what kind of test drive would this be if I didn\u2019t share some of my experiences of what it\u2019s actually like to drive and live with the Polestar 2?<\/p>\n<p>The Polestar 2 is slowly becoming the electric darling of the motoring world. It\u2019s a car that old-school motoring journalists love as much as tech-focused future thinkers do. It strikes a near-perfect balance between the past and the future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356227 js-lazy\" alt=\"polestar 2, car, ev, future, electric\" width=\"727\" height=\"825\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-185x210.jpg 185w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-238x270.jpg 238w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-119x135.jpg 119w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-796x903.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Polestar 2\u2026 I spent quite some time walking around and looking at this car from every angle. I couldn\u2019t find an angle where it\u2019s not striking, and poised.\" data-title=\"Share The Polestar 2\u2026 I spent quite some time walking around and looking at this car from every angle. I couldn\u2019t find an angle where it\u2019s not striking, and poised. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Polestar 2\u2026 I spent quite some time walking around and looking at this car from every angle. I couldn\u2019t find an angle where it\u2019s not striking, and poised. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Polestar 2\u2026 I spent quite some time walking around and looking at this car from every angle. I couldn\u2019t find an angle where it\u2019s not striking, and poised.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356227\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453.jpg\" alt=\"polestar 2, car, ev, future, electric\" width=\"727\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-185x210.jpg 185w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-238x270.jpg 238w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-119x135.jpg 119w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_115453-796x903.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>It still feels like a car. Controls are where they should be, there are enough physical buttons, there are no unexpected or confusing surprises, there are no gimmicks, and compared to the closest competition it feels more mature.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take long to understand why it\u2019s so loved. Sure, it\u2019s not going to win in a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> of electric car Top Trumps: it\u2019s not the fastest, it doesn\u2019t have the biggest battery, or the longest range, and it certainly won\u2019t play fart noises on command \u2014 thank God for that one, though.<\/p>\n<p>But to view a car based on discrete characteristics is childish and reductionist. What the Polestar 2 is, is a fantastic sum of its parts. You\u2019d probably expect us to say that, being sponsored by Polestar and all, but go drive one for yourself and tell me I\u2019m wrong.<\/p>\n<p>The P2 gets me excited in the same way the BMW i8 did when that first came out. Despite being quite different, the Polestar feels like the distilled essence of the future of motoring that BMW was going for, but then formed into a package friendly for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>The build quality is exceptional, and the acceleration is intoxicating. It also has the perfect balance of touchscreen and physical buttons, something that car makers are going to have to learn to get right.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356229 js-lazy\" alt=\"cars, tesla, vw, model 3, ev, future, electric\" width=\"742\" height=\"399\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-280x151.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-502x270.jpg 502w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-251x135.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-796x428.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-1592x856.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: It seems I wasn\u2019t the only one that had the idea of having some time away from the city in an EV. Here in the Netherlands, EVs are increasingly popular. The Tesla Model 3 and VW ID.3 are common sights, as are Polestar 2s for that matter.\" data-title=\"Share It seems I wasn\u2019t the only one that had the idea of having some time away from the city in an EV. Here in the Netherlands, EVs are increasingly popular. The Tesla Model 3 and VW ID.3 are common sights, as are Polestar 2s for that matter. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share It seems I wasn\u2019t the only one that had the idea of having some time away from the city in an EV. Here in the Netherlands, EVs are increasingly popular. The Tesla Model 3 and VW ID.3 are common sights, as are Polestar 2s for that matter. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>It seems I wasn\u2019t the only one that had the idea of having some time away from the city in an EV. Here in the Netherlands, EVs are increasingly popular. The Tesla Model 3 and VW ID.3 are common sights, as are Polestar 2s for that matter.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356229\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134.jpg\" alt=\"cars, tesla, vw, model 3, ev, future, electric\" width=\"742\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-280x151.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-502x270.jpg 502w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-251x135.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-796x428.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210514_150134-1592x856.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Like most of the EVs I\u2019ve driven, the Polestar has a sort of Jekyll and Hyde personality. I don\u2019t mean that if you make one wrong move it\u2019ll rip your face off, but rather, that it is immensely relaxing to drive, but has raucous amounts of power that can be deployed with no more than a split second\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n<p>It means you can drive it smooth and cordially like Aloysius Parker, or fast and flamboyant like Frank Martin, and it will respond as you need it to.<\/p>\n<p>Ergonomically speaking, the Polestar worked great for me. Its door sills come up high, and the central console is positioned tight and close to the driver, putting everything at your fingertips. It cocoons the driver such that you feel more like a pilot than a motorist.<\/p>\n<p>The best bit of all, when I look down at the steering wheel, I see that Polestar logo and am reminded I\u2019m driving something uniquely special.<\/p>\n<p>It seems others see it the same way too. The Polestar 2 is a real head turner. As I sat on the deck of the Pipowagen reading on one fine evening, everyone that walked past said something about the car. Those that knew, knew, and pointed out, \u201cOh, check it out that\u2019s one of those Polestars.\u201d Those that didn\u2019t know exclaimed, \u201cWow, what is that?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s a subtle about it, it doesn\u2019t scream \u201cLook at me!\u201d like high performance cars sometimes do, it whispers, and it lures.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not totally perfect, though. The car I drove came with the performance pack, which includes gorgeous forged alloy wheels, \u201cgold\u201d seatbelts, and Ohlins adjustable suspension. Which is all great, except to adjust the suspension you need to use spanners and do it manually. It would have been really great to see electronically adjustable suspension that can be tuned from the cabin.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356239 js-lazy\" alt=\"car, future, ev, polestar, electric\" width=\"954\" height=\"715\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The forged alloy wheels, and gold brake calipers are the jewelry that sets this already beautiful car apart from the competition.\" data-title=\"Share The forged alloy wheels, and gold brake calipers are the jewelry that sets this already beautiful car apart from the competition. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The forged alloy wheels, and gold brake calipers are the jewelry that sets this already beautiful car apart from the competition. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The forged alloy wheels, and gold brake calipers are the jewelry that sets this already beautiful car apart from the competition.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356239\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753.jpg\" alt=\"car, future, ev, polestar, electric\" width=\"954\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20200807_105753-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_that_Android_Automotive\"><\/span>About that Android Automotive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Polestar\u2019s central screen is gorgeous, and is a joy to use. As cars move towards touchscreens and away from physical buttons, I worry that quickly accessing vehicle settings safely, while on the move, will become a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p>Designing a cabin that\u2019s both minimalist and contemporary whilst still providing familiarity is an art form that carmakers will have to hone. The Polestar however feels like it\u2019s there already.<\/p>\n<p>Gear selection is still done by a classic gear lever, which is in the middle of the cabin, where it should be. Things like wing mirrors, audio, and seat position are all controlled by physical buttons, which are placed where they should be. The car\u2019s driver assistance features can be controlled from buttons on the steering wheel, which is where they should be. And the air conditioning controls remain fixed at the bottom of the screen for quick and easy access.<\/p>\n<p>The Google Voice assistant is where controlling the car enters a whole new world. It\u2019s near faultless, and makes an exceptional case that voice activation will be the future of how we interact with our cars, especially when we need to keep our attention on the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356406 js-lazy\" alt=\"car, ev, android, automotive, future, electric\" width=\"828\" height=\"664\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576.jpg 1078w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-262x210.jpg 262w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-336x270.jpg 336w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-168x135.jpg 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-796x639.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Polestar<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Android Automotive holds the potential to be a motoring revolution for infotainment systems. But right now, it feels under utilized.\" data-title=\"Share Android Automotive holds the potential to be a motoring revolution for infotainment systems. But right now, it feels under utilized. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Android Automotive holds the potential to be a motoring revolution for infotainment systems. But right now, it feels under utilized. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Android Automotive holds the potential to be a motoring revolution for infotainment systems. But right now, it feels under utilized.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356406\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576.jpg\" alt=\"car, ev, android, automotive, future, electric\" width=\"828\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576.jpg 1078w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-262x210.jpg 262w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-336x270.jpg 336w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-168x135.jpg 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/interior-e1623245096576-796x639.jpg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Want to search for some music, just tell it what you want to hear, and it finds it. Want to navigate home? Simply tell it, and it will get you there.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great tool when it comes to keeping your eyes on the road, and still being able to control the more nuanced features of the car that don\u2019t have easy to access physical buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The idea that third-party developers are going to get the opportunity to bring us dedicated apps for our cars makes my mind shoot in all directions and marvel at what people will invent. What\u2019s more, new apps will help to keep the car feeling fresh and up to date for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>I truly believe it\u2019s the future. Android Automotive has bags of potential, and this excites me a lot. But that\u2019s all surface level stuff, after diving deeper into what Android Automotive has to offer, I was left wanting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fall_short_of_potential\"><\/span>Fall short of potential<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The problem is it\u2019s all potential, and that is still firmly in the future. Right now, Android Automotive doesn\u2019t feel quite as polished or finished as it should. It\u2019s like having a high-end gaming PC and not having any games to play on it.<\/p>\n<p>On my last day, I drove around exploring the area with the sole intention of running the battery down to a point where I wouldn\u2019t be able to make it home on the remaining charge.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of my aimless touring, Google Maps told me that I\u2019d return home with less than 10% charge. As I\u2019m not able to plug in at my abode, and am reliant on public chargers, I definitely needed to charge on my trip home.<\/p>\n<p>Not to worry, there are fast chargers on most major roads in the Netherlands, and there were plenty on my intended route back to civilization. I knew this because I researched it, but if I hadn\u2019t, I\u2019d have been at the mercy of Android Automotive\u2019s mapping options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_troubles_begin\"><\/span>The troubles begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, because I was able to get home with some charge left, Google Maps didn\u2019t automatically route me to a charger as part of my planned journey \u2014 fine.<\/p>\n<p>Making matters worse, it was painfully fiddly to get it to add one to my journey manually. Google Maps kept trying to route me through the middle of Utrecht to use a standard road-side charger, not a fast charger. It would have taken hours to add enough charge to complete my journey with enough to spare. No matter what I tried, I couldn\u2019t get it to find a fast charger on a main road.<\/p>\n<p>Another problem was that if I selected a different route, one that I knew would take me past fast chargers, it would just select that route and start navigation. I would then lose the opportunity to add a charging stop.<\/p>\n<p>Not to worry, thanks to Android Automotive being an open platform there are other options. I pivoted to an alternative navigation app, A Better Route Planner. And for the most part, it lives up to its name. It\u2019s not as clean looking, but it is better than Google Maps when it comes to navigation for the nuances of EVs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356405 js-lazy\" alt=\"car, ev, future, electric\" width=\"735\" height=\"551\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Polestar<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Thanks to Android Automotive being an open platform, there are other apps to use, like A Better Route Planner. I just hope more, better, route planners come to the platform.\" data-title=\"Share Thanks to Android Automotive being an open platform, there are other apps to use, like A Better Route Planner. I just hope more, better, route planners come to the platform. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Thanks to Android Automotive being an open platform, there are other apps to use, like A Better Route Planner. I just hope more, better, route planners come to the platform. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Thanks to Android Automotive being an open platform, there are other apps to use, like A Better Route Planner. I just hope more, better, route planners come to the platform.<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356405\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111.jpg\" alt=\"car, ev, future, electric\" width=\"735\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/ABRP-9c85b4f344eb111-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>I was able to select a fast charger, add it to my route, and the guidance split up my route into two sections: one taking me first to the charger, and then one to my final destination.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_solution_of_sorts\"><\/span>A solution, of sorts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It was all going so well, but then I encountered another problem. The charger that ABRP had allowed me to select was on the other carriageway, the other side of a solid central reservation.<\/p>\n<p>ABRP was going to have me leave the motorway, go back in the opposite direction, charge, then take the next exit, and turn round again to resume my journey in the correct direction. It would have not only taken longer to get there, it was going to add a load of miles that I didn\u2019t need to drive. It would have added at least 60 minutes to my journey, including half an hour charging \u2014 not efficient at all.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, I ignored the navigation, held my nerve, kept driving, and hoped I would pass another suitable charger further down the road. After 10 more minutes driving I did.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356234 js-lazy\" alt=\"Fastned, charger, ev, electric\" width=\"438\" height=\"516\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-178x210.jpg 178w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-229x270.jpg 229w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-115x135.jpg 115w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-796x937.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-1592x1874.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: M Beedham<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F06%2F10%2Fpolestar-2-going-off-grid-ev-friends-idiots%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: There are Fastned chargers popping up all over the place in NL. In the Randstad you\u2019re never more than 20 to 30 minutes drive from one. 300 kW baby!\" data-title=\"Share There are Fastned chargers popping up all over the place in NL. In the Randstad you\u2019re never more than 20 to 30 minutes drive from one. 300 kW baby! on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share There are Fastned chargers popping up all over the place in NL. In the Randstad you\u2019re never more than 20 to 30 minutes drive from one. 300 kW baby! on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>There are Fastned chargers popping up all over the place in NL. In the Randstad you\u2019re never more than 20 to 30 minutes drive from one. 300 kW baby!<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1356234\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927.jpg\" alt=\"Fastned, charger, ev, electric\" width=\"438\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-178x210.jpg 178w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-229x270.jpg 229w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-115x135.jpg 115w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-796x937.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/06\/20210517_112927-1592x1874.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>In the end, it wasn\u2019t a massive problem, but it wasn\u2019t exactly a smooth or seamless process. Why didn\u2019t the route planner just route me to a charger on my side of the carriageway? Why was Google refusing to suggest fast chargers to me?<\/p>\n<p>It shows the maps and navigation systems don\u2019t quite offer the level of control or detail that we need as EV drivers, yet.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth pointing out that the Polestar 2\u2019s navigation systems would route me to a charger if I was going to run out of charge, that acts as an eternal safeguard, so you\u2019ll never be left stranded. But for those that want to plan with a bit more thought, the system doesn\u2019t quite feel up to scratch.<\/p>\n<p>The upside is that with OTA updates, and the fact it\u2019s all based on Google Maps, the system is continually improving, and I see that these issues can be ironed out. With infrastructure also improving, this will become less of a problem too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_friends_are_Luddites\"><\/span>My friends are Luddites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s zoom out from that moment of minor indiscretion, and go back to the original tenet guiding my exploratory adventure. Is it actually as hard to live with an EV as people make out?<\/p>\n<p>The simple answer is: no. No, it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, I still don\u2019t quite understand what people find so hard about living with an EV. Even taking one away for the weekend, where I relied on it for transport and didn\u2019t have direct access to a charger, I was never left anxious about running out of charge or not being able to drive far enough.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, I didn\u2019t drive that far, but had I been allowed to (y\u2019know covid is still a thing) I\u2019m certain I could have made it across Europe without a hitch. Stopping every few hours to charge up isn\u2019t just good for the car, it\u2019s good for the driver too, it gives time to refresh, unwind, and regain some concentration.<\/p>\n<p>You might say that I could have done more to challenge the car\u2019s range, but the trip I went on is the kind of trip normal people take to get away from the city for a long weekend. It\u2019s perfectly average, and one that pretty much every EV of today will be able to manage. It shows that it\u2019s not just perfectly doable, it comes with no additional hassle at all.<\/p>\n<p>So what do I have to say to my \u201cfriends?\u201d Do they have a point?<\/p>\n<p>If anything, I\u2019m now questioning why they\u2019re my friends, more so than I did before this trip.<\/p>\n<p>Sure there are some quirks, but driving an EV isn\u2019t just a bit better, it\u2019s light-years ahead of gasoline.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i><span>Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? 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