Polestar is no-haggle, but wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing something. I saw a 2023 PS2 dual-motor (performance, plus package) with an MSRP of ~$65k (one of the last few 2023 models available). It seems they have brought the MF to near 0% effective interest rate, resulting in a deal which looks like:
MSRP: $65k
Incentive: $7.5k
$0 down, $760 DAS (incl. first month), everything else rolled, no trade-in
Monthly: $650 (before taxes)
This seems like an absolute screamer of a deal and they are clearly trying to move them. I’ve reserved it and going to pick up unless someone talks me out of it… thoughts?
I like that there’s not a lot of them on the road, but the reviews aren’t very good on them. For that monthly or less, there are so many options - C40, XC40, i4, Q4, EQS. But definitely the best I’ve seen. I love the simple style of the PS2.
But don’t let me talk you out of it. We need diversity in EVs.
Unfortunately the Polestar 2 is basically DOA in the states.
Hardly anyone here wants the sedan form factor. Of those that do, they’ve already chosen the Tesla 3 or the TCO just makes more sense.
That payment over two leases (72 months) pays off a 3 LR or almost a Perf. And despite the short term depreciation, a six year 3 LR or P is still going to be worth ~20k. So that’s basically what you’re leaving on the table.
If you don’t like Tesla, similar logic applies to a EV6, MME, etc etc.
Polestar 2s are everywhere. One of the most common EVs after Teslas. Rental car companies used to have a pile of them and you can find one at a EA location if you wait an hour.
The problem with Polestars is depreciation. They are the worst depreciating EVs. Leasing is the only way I’d touch as you can buy a year old one for 30% off MSRP. A $65K+ version should be $45K or less… used (and only a year old).
