If you had asked me two years ago, I probably would have said "no". But electric vehicles have come a long way since then, and they certainly offer a much greater range on a full charge today.

And so I find myself in rural Finland, en route from Helsinki to the village of Fiskars (yes, home of the famous scissors) in the all-electric Polestar 2, at the invitation of the Swedish performance electric car brand.

They gave me the top model of the three available variants: the Long Range Dual Motor, fitted with two electric motors that generate a range of 480 km, which should be more than enough for the 174 km solo round trip on the road - lest I get spectacularly lost, which is highly unlikely as this is the first car in the world to have Google built-in, and Polestar is known for its accurate, intuitive and reliable sat nav.

I pack into the car, which has been named 'Car of the Year in Norway and Switzerland and 'Best All-Purpose Electric Vehicle' by BBC Top Gear magazine and set off on my journey to a secret location that is so completely off. Grid, you can't even Google.

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Somewhere near the village of Fiskars, a solitary treehouse has been erected in the middle of a forest, designed in line with Polestar's philosophy of sustainability; the product of the “2021 Polestar Design Contest” based on the theme of “progress” and aiming to reinvent sustainable travel. After driving 87 km west of Helsinki, I arrive at the village of Fiskars, a charming town with a long tradition of craftsmanship and a history of ironwork in the 1800s. It is a charming little settlement that seems delightfully preserved in time with majestic architecture, and red-brick buildings largely untouched by modernization - save for the two electric vehicle charging stations whose views offer both comfort and reassurance on this road trip purely electrical.

Today, Fiskars Village is a popular summer tourist destination also known for its community of artisans and artists. And since 2019, the village, which has less than 1,000 inhabitants, also hosts the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale, which takes place as soon as I arrive.

Polestar is the biennale's official design partner, and the treehouse I'm looking for is part of the biennale's "House by an Architect" miniature house exhibit.

But the public won't be able to see it - only I and a handful of other journalists and influencers around the world have had the privilege. You also can't book a stay on Airbnb, which is a shame because it's quite the experience of a lifetime.

I stop at the general store (there's only one in the village, of course) to meet the Polestar Helsinki rep and we head to some exceptionally delicious pizza for lunch at Waldemar; its menu was designed by Michelin-starred chef Sasu Laukkonen from Helsinki (lucky one!).

We then drive to the edge of the village and into the woods, and I find myself, at that point, never more relieved that my family is following me on the "Find My" app on the iPhone during my trips.

The Polestar Helsinki representative hands me the keys to Koja, my house for the night, and says goodbye. My mission: Relaxation.

Koja is a standout specimen of the growing tiny home trend, and it's designed for solitude; for its occupants (two people maximum) to reconnect with nature.

There is no kitchen, no shower, and no running water (there is an outhouse if you need a latrine). There is, however, electricity for a dim nightlight and for the Nespresso machine to make a cup of tea the next morning - but no Wi-Fi, as you are encouraged to unplug and immerse yourself in this wonderful natural environment serene.

The treehouse itself is attached to a tree trunk just below the canopy, and it's wrapped in a panoramic glass facade for the most impressive views of the surrounding wilderness and the placid lake below. Never mind that I had to assemble my bedding. Admittedly, all this silence was rather unsettling at first, even for someone who already loves escaping the city for the great outdoors and the great outdoors.

When I was on the ground outside, every movement in the forest had me spinning in circles, imagining the worst (too many Hollywood horror movies, maybe). The anxiety was palpable - the opposite of the relaxing getaway that was planned.

Then, something magical happened in this forest.

The anxiety finally dissolved into a surrender to nature's gentle embrace, and as night fell sleep came easily: 10 glorious hours of deep sleep for someone with severe insomnia was in itself a form of witchcraft.

The morning arrived in utter splendor as rays of golden light streaked through the forest canopy, and woodland creatures emerged. I spotted a pair of squirrels playing fetch among the trees, and across the lake a real Bambi was casually browsing until she saw me wiggling and prancing.

In the profound communion with nature there was also a restlessness of heart and soul that was exquisite in its intensity but too esoteric to be adequately expressed.

And at that moment, I understood.

I understood Koja as more than a concept. I experienced what its designers had wanted, namely that its occupants travel beyond the tangible.

The solitude was beautiful and abundant, and if feeling closer to nature inspires us to take better care of our planet, it's a sustainable proposition, indeed.

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