Polestar 2

Power comes from two electric motors, one up front and another out back, providing all-wheel drive. Each produces 201 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque, for a total system output of 402 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque. The result is an impressively quick hatchback that zipped to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and sped from 50 to 70 mph in 2.2 ticks during our testing. Our example was equipped with the Performance package that includes 20-inch wheels and summer tires, stiffer suspension components as well as adjustable Öhlins dampers, and upgraded Brembo front brakes. This combination contributed to the 2's 0.90 g of cornering grip and 157-foot stopping distance from 70 mph. Polestar also provides three levels of regenerative braking, with the strongest capable of bring the car to a complete stop without touching the brake. While the aforementioned kit caters to the enthusiast crowd, we're convinced the 2 will ride better on the base suspension. The standard all-season tires should improve its driving range, too. Besides, who really wants to have to get out of the car to manually adjust the damper settings? At this price point, the answer is probably almost no one.