Polestar tries to quantify what it’s like to drive a performance car
Summary
Polestar and researchers at the University of Oxford studied how driving a performance electric car affects the driver’s experience, not just the car’s speed. They tested two versions of the Polestar 4 on a track, measuring drivers’ physical reactions and feelings while driving.Key Facts
- Polestar worked with Oxford to study the human experience of driving performance electric cars.
- 12 drivers tested rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the Polestar 4 crossover on a Swedish track.
- Drivers wore heart rate monitors and electrode caps that tracked brain signals while driving.
- The all-wheel drive Polestar 4 had 536 hp, much more power than the rear-wheel drive version.
- The more powerful car accelerated 32% faster and needed 15% less steering effort.
- Drivers rated the all-wheel drive car higher for overall experience and performance.
- Drivers felt more trust, control, and focus with the all-wheel drive version, describing it like a “controlled roller coaster.”
- The study shows people prefer cars that handle well, even if they don’t consciously think about handling.
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