Current Notes: The Used EV Resource

Annoying Things About the Polestar 2

Polestar 2 is my favorite car, but there certainly are a few things I find annoying.

May 4 • Paul Lefebvre

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April 2026

Thoughts on Polestar 2 Software Update 5.0.10

One nice thing about Polestar 2 is that it can get over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

Apr 26 • Paul Lefebvre

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Using an OBD-II Reader to get Battery State of Health on your Polestar 2

A common thing I hear from people is concern about the health of their main EV battery.

Apr 19 • Paul Lefebvre

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Salem Kicks Gas 2026

After attending the Salem Kicks Gas EV Show in 2025, I had to go back for this year’s show, which was on April 12.

Apr 13 • Paul Lefebvre

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New Shoes for my Polestar 2: Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive

I bought my 2021 Polestar 2 a year ago with about 25K miles.

Apr 4 • Paul Lefebvre

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March 2026

My Polestar 2 One Year Review

I purchased my 2021 Polestar 2 on March 31, 2025. It’s now essentially been one year since then, so it is time to give a review of how that first year…

Mar 30 • Paul Lefebvre

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Know These 3 Things Before Buying an EV

With these crazy gas prices you’ve now decided an EV is for you.

Mar 22 • Paul Lefebvre

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Current Notes on YouTube

The first Current Notes YouTube video is now available.

Mar 13 • Paul Lefebvre

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Essentials to keep in your EV

I often get asked what things people should keep in their EV “just in case”.

Mar 8 • Paul Lefebvre

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Is this the new Polestar 2?

A little over a week ago, Polestar held a Strategy Update where they talked about their plans for the coming years.

Mar 2 • Paul Lefebvre

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February 2026

Debunking Common EV Myths

On Internet forums, Facebook, Threads and even in-person I often see people repeating the same EV myths and misunderstandings.

Feb 23 • Paul Lefebvre

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Get Statistics from the Polestar 2 Journey Log App

One of the downsides of a Polestar 2 is that it does not provide much in the way of statistics or data regarding your drives.

Feb 16 • Paul Lefebvre

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