Safer than the 2022 Tesla Model 3? Polestar's new EV gets a five-star safety rating, but does the new EV outperform its archrival?

The Polestar 2 has made it to the five-star ANCAP safety rating.

The Australian independent automotive safety body ANCAP has given another all-electric model, the Polestar 2 mid-size liftback, the maximum five-star rating. But is the new electric car safer than the rival Tesla Model 3?

Well, the Polestar 2 performed well with 92% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child protection, 80% for vulnerable road users and 82% for safety when compared to 2021. protocol.

Compared to the slightly older 2019 standard, the Model 3 performed better in adult occupant protection (96%) and safety (94%), but worse in protecting vulnerable road users (74%), while child protection ( 87%) was a draw. .

For those keeping score, that's one Polestar 2 win, two Model 3 wins, and one draw between top rivals. Tesla technically got the chocolate, given that the testing criteria have changed somewhat over the past three years.

In any case, ANCAP CEO Carla Horweg said: “Today's consumers want to buy vehicles that are as safe and environmentally friendly as possible. The well-designed Polestar 2 meets these requirements and complements the range of five-star rated electric vehicles now available to Australian consumers.”

“ANCAP safety ratings are designed to encourage vehicles to provide good protection for passengers and other road users, and the Polestar 2 performed well in all areas of the rating.”

For reference, the Polestar 2's five-star ANCAP safety rating extends across the entire lineup, including the entry-level single-engine standard range ($59,900 plus travel expenses), the mid-range Long Range single-engine ($64,900), and the flagship Long Range. Range Dual Motor options ($69,900).

Local deliveries of the Polestar 2 were reported to begin in March, with private buyers being offered a full money-back guarantee if they are not satisfied with their purchase within the first seven days of ownership, provided it was sold for less. than 500km.