Polestar 2 MY23 SRSM Pilot $44,990 (MSP 69,990), MY24 LRSM Pilot $64,990 (MPS $94.990) @ Polestar NZ

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Polestar 2 MY23 SRSM Pilot $44,990 (MSP 69,990), MY24 LRSM Pilot $64,990 (MPS $94.990) @ Polestar NZ

scott on 13/01/2025 - 11:30 online.polestar.co.nz (707 clicks)
Last edited 13/01/2025 - 21:38

A commenter on my last car post, was a bit unhappy that the lexus RZ450e was a soft SUV, so decided to post a different body style.

There is a global and local EV glut, so it seems that basically every ev model (With the exclusion of recent releases like the EV5), is getting discounts of price cuts.

I picked the Polestar 2 as I am fairly fond of the car. They are in the Auckland & Wellington Mevo fleets if somebody wants to take a 2023 for a spin without involving a dealership. Polestar was spun off from Volvo by Greely to form a dedicated EV brand in 2017.

I feel the Polestar 2 is one of the best looking sedans on the road.

2023 Polestar 2

Model	MSP	Your Price
MY23 SRSM Pilot	$69,990	$44,990
MY23 LRDM Pilot	$86,990	$61,990
MY23 LRDM Plus	$94,990	$69,990
MY23 LRDM Performance	$104,990	$79,990

2024 Polestar 2

Model	MSP	Your Price
MY24 LRSM Pilot	$93,990	$64,990
MY24 LRSM Plus	$99,990	$74,990
MY24 LRDM Plus	$109,990	$84,990
MY24 LRDM Performance	$119,990	$94,990

Note the mid cycle refresh happened between MY 2023 and MY 2024, and it was a fairly major change. Notably:
- Single motor versions changed from FWD to RWD
- Jump in single motor peak power from 170kW to 200 or 220kW depending on version
- Jump in DC charging speed
- Increase in pack size for the Long range battery.

For reference:

MY23

Model	Battery Capacity	Motor Configuration	0-100 km/h Time	WLTP Range
SRSM	69 kWh	1x 170kW Motor (FWD)	7.4s	478 km
LRSM	78 kWh	1x 170kW Motor (FWD)	7.4s	551 km
LRDM	78 kWh	2x 150kW Motor	4.7s	487 km

MY24

Model	Motor Configuration	0-100 km/h Time	WLTP Range
SRSM	Single Motor 200kW (RWD)	6.4s	546 km
LRSM	Single Motor 220kW (RWD)	6.2s	659 km
LRDM	Dual Motor 310kW (AWD)	4.5s	596 km
LRDM Performance	Dual Motor 350kW (AWD)	4.2s	568 km

Details of what is in the MY23 packs:

https://archipro.co.nz/assets/MemberUploads/Polestar-2-MY23-…

MY24 details here:
https://www.polestar.com/nz/polestar-2/

1500kg tow rating across the board.

Note this is a very completive market segment. Good aerodynamics of the sedan body style mean you get a heap more range from similar size Battey packs then you do in a soft SUV body style.

Polestar 2, Model 3, BYD Seal & Ioniq 6 are all really strong offerings. Must say I am quite fond of how multiple offerings in this segment have more than 600 km WLTP rated range. Sadly Hyundai has dropped the Ioniq 6 from it's website, but there does seem to be stock still floating around on trademe if one really wants 800v charging in a sedan.

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Comments

Jaxson on 13/01/2025 - 13:05

Couple of thoughts:
1) What's 'soft' SUV actually mean?
2) Cool to see a return to RWD, which I personally much prefer the handling characteristics of.
Makes total sense in an electric motor setup because you can put the motor anywhere and don't need a driveshaft mechanical linkage.
- scott on 13/01/2025 - 14:28
  
  In the USA the term crossover would be used. I typically use the term soft roader. in this case I used the term Soft SUV
  
  I am looking to describe anything marketed as a SUV, but is built on a car based platform. i.e. Rav4, highlander etc.
  
  And I am trying to draw a distinction with Truck based 4x4's, with low range transfer cases like Fortuner, Prado etc.
  
  Of course these days the lines get blurrier every year. Defender has gone unibody, and 10+ speed gearboxes (like on the pervious generation amarok) & the low down torque of EV's mean's that some SUV's without low range are really capable off road. Riviran R1T would be an example of a vehcicle that can hold it's own with the likes of a Prado off road, but is unibody and lacks low range.
  
  On RWD, yes EV's are an absolute boon for those who perfer RWD. Having a motor small enough to package at the rear axle (and power outputs north of 200kW becoming the norm), makes going RWD an obvious design choice for EV's. Still not standard though.
manuka on 13/01/2025 - 13:11

+4

Do y'all have a spare 50k lying about or buy these on finance?
- Poppymocky on 13/01/2025 - 13:20
  
  +3
  
  Even if you have $50k sitting idle most banks - it you have a home loan with them - offer green loans at 0-1% for a few years so it can financially make sense. At least it did when i bought a leaf last year when they will selling them.
  
  You would be surprised how many Teslas in NZ (and elsewhere) have interested parties registered on them and just how underwater people are with them because of the resale values plummeting.
- RockCartel on 13/01/2025 - 13:21
  
  +2
  
  If you are looking to finance 50k, I'd say look for a cheaper transport method
  Or… YOLO
- quasar on 13/01/2025 - 14:28
  
  +2
  
  To buy my Ioniq5 I traded in my previous car and financed the difference with a small ASB 1% Better Homes loan. I'm paying very little interest and have a much nicer car and with the number of KMs I drive and being able to charge at home it's a lot cheaper to run.
NS on 13/01/2025 - 13:47

+2

That's a lotta car that is safe and modern for 45k. If I didn't have a work car I'd consider this for sure.
ABCDEFG on 13/01/2025 - 14:19

Had a Polestar as a rental last year and loved it. If you're in the market in that price bracket these seem like a bit of a no brainer to me.
- Jexla on 13/01/2025 - 19:39
  
  +1
  
  I did too and it was the most uncomfortable POS I've ever driven. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, I'll take the cheaper RAV4 all day.
  - ABCDEFG on 13/01/2025 - 20:30
    
    😂 Different strokes, I guess.
Gpig on 13/01/2025 - 14:19

+2

Not to yuck on people's yum but it doesn't sound like a good deal to me. Those are cars sitting in the lot for 2 years as demand for EV's has dropped hard.
- scott on 13/01/2025 - 15:55
  
  I'm kind of fond of the looks of the polestar (especially pre update), but still I have to admit it is a bit embarrassing that polestar NZ wasn't able to sell their MY2023 cars in 2023 & 2024. 2023 especially was a great year for EV sales in NZ.
- scott on 13/01/2025 - 16:28
  
  +1
  
  Also must say I am suppressed this post has already got the same number of upvotes as the GWM Ora price cut. It may not be as nice as Polestar 2 (and it doesn't have the crazy percentage savings of the current Lexus RZ deal, or last years Mach-e deals), but the fact you can get a new decently speced EV for cheaper than any new Toyota is a fairly big deal to me.
RockCartel on 13/01/2025 - 15:34

+2

You can get one for $45k, but it's not the one you want.
They're using the Apple price model.
- scott on 13/01/2025 - 15:53
  
  Yeah, it's the least desirable car of their lineup, but still 170 kW, 7.4s 0-100 time, 478 km WLTP range is a respectable spec sheet.
- Supadupa on 13/01/2025 - 16:49
  
  +3
  
  Yeah I kinda agree here. I was looking at a single motor when they first came out, and the FWD kind of killed it for me tbh. This was back when there was only that, a Model 3, and Kia EV6 to consider. Out of corners accelerating it was a bit of a dog, felt really understeer-ish and just couldn't put its power down. I ended up going for the EV6 due to rear seat space for the kids, RWD, and not giving my $$ to a nut job.
  
  I'd personally consider the facelift RWD, or stump up for the dual motor ones of the older model. Interior is very cockpit like if you like that in your cars. Probably would have suited me best before I had a family.
moreroastpork on 13/01/2025 - 17:28

+1

I’ve twice borrowed a Polestar via Mevo and both times hit my head hard enough getting in to almost concuss myself. I’m only 5’10” so I can’t be the only one to have done this. Once inside the cabin also felt quite squashed.
- quasar on 13/01/2025 - 17:49
  
  I had the same problem (I'm 186cm) and was one of the reasons why I went Ioniq5 instead. I really liked aspects of it though, the build quality felt good and I liked Android Automotive.
- Jexla on 13/01/2025 - 19:40
  
  Worst car I've ever had the displeasure to drive.
jasonw on 13/01/2025 - 18:42

-1

I’ve been following some EV development news and TikToks. There seems to be a breakthrough in battery technology every 3–4 months in China. The latest one, about to hit mass production, is solid-state batteries (SSBs). They offer similar pricing, are much safer, and double the capacity of LFP batteries. This means we are likely to see EVs with 1000–1500 km ranges commonly available this year. One of the reasons for those massive discounts is that Chinese EVs are coming with all the new tech. Check out the interview with the CEO of Ford; it’s quite fascinating. What I am trying to say is, unless you have to buy one now, it would be better waiting for a few months to see what happens next.
- scott on 13/01/2025 - 19:35
  
  +5
  
  Solid state batteries have been as the Holy grail for EV's for 5+ years.
  
  Sadly they have been proving frustratingly difficult to build at scale.
  
  I understand some brand are currently testing semi solid state batteries, But don't think anybody has cracked full solid state batteries yet.
  
  The information you have around similar pricing is wide of the mark. They are really hard to build, which means expensive. First applications are going to be high priced cars where energy density per weight is very important. Think Lambo's etc… Extremely unlikely we will see sub $100k cars with solid state batteries her in the next 3 years.
  
  But as always with tech products there is something better around the corner. If you always wait for the next thing you will be perpetually waiting.
  
  Should note the EV deals seem to be cooling a little in NZ at the moment. Nissan leaf is sold out, fiat 500e is sold out, I think the cheap Mach-e deals are largely gone. Kia has raised the price of the EV9 back up from the discounted price it sat at for most of last year.

Moodkiller on 13/01/2025 - 21:04

Anyone got a buy one get one free code??

*cant beleive this hasnt been said.

Anyways, @scott, code for your tables and headings :) copy / paste without the indenting should work

# 2023 Polestar 2
| Model                  | MSP      | Your Price |
| ---------------------- | -------- | ---------- |
| MY23 SRSM Pilot        | $69,990  | $44,990    |
| MY23 LRDM Pilot        | $86,990  | $61,990    |
| MY23 LRDM Plus         | $94,990  | $69,990    |
| MY23 LRDM Performance  | $104,990 | $79,990    |

# 2024 Polestar 2
| Model                  | MSP      | Your Price |
| ---------------------- | -------- | ---------- |
| MY24 LRSM Pilot        | $93,990  | $64,990    |
| MY24 LRSM Plus         | $99,990  | $74,990    |
| MY24 LRDM Plus         | $109,990 | $84,990    |
| MY24 LRDM Performance  | $119,990 | $94,990    |

# MY23
| Model | Battery Capacity | Motor Configuration | 0-100 km/h Time | WLTP Range |
| ----- | ---------------- | ------------------- | --------------- | ---------- |
| SRSM  | 69 kWh           | 1x 170kW Motor (FWD)| 7.4s            | 478 km     |
| LRSM  | 78 kWh           | 1x 170kW Motor (FWD)| 7.4s            | 551 km     |
| LRDM  | 78 kWh           | 2x 150kW Motor      | 4.7s            | 487 km     |

# MY24
| Model              | Motor Configuration         | 0-100 km/h Time | WLTP Range |
| ------------------ | --------------------------- | --------------- | ---------- |
| SRSM               | Single Motor 200kW (RWD)    | 6.4s            | 546 km     |
| LRSM               | Single Motor 220kW (RWD)    | 6.2s            | 659 km     |
| LRDM               | Dual Motor 310kW (AWD)      | 4.5s            | 596 km     |
| LRDM Performance   | Dual Motor 350kW (AWD)      | 4.2s            | 568 km     |

scott on 13/01/2025 - 21:46

+1

Given the discount on the lexus RX450e is more than 50% you can do better than buy one get one free on it, (or buy two for less than full price if that is your jam).

https://www.cheapies.nz/node/50097

thanks for the tables

bmt on 13/01/2025 - 21:38

Are there any metrics where the Polestar is objectively better than an equivalent Model 3?

Just looking at the top of the line MY24 Polestar and its $95k.. the Model 3 Performance is $87k driveaway… and a better car?
- scott on 13/01/2025 - 21:44
  
  +1
  
  WLTP range (no model 3 offers more than 650km range
  
  Tow rating
  
  Turning circle
  
  being able to load more bulky cargo (it's a liftback not a sedan).
  
  1 indicator stalk vs 0 indictor stalks
  
  Having Carplay
- Poppymocky on 13/01/2025 - 22:20
  
  Park a model 3 next to a polestar and you will objectively see right away why a polestar looks better - objectively better fit and finish.
  Model 3 is elons bastard child (well, not literally).
  
  If it means anything have a read of the guy that worked as a consultant for Vinfast (through Tata) that got blackballed after whistleblowing on Vinfast. He recommendation was a polestar over anything else.
offroad on 13/01/2025 - 23:39

I’m actually in the market for new suv that is either of same size or bigger than my 2017 petrol 2000cc rav4.

Finding it hard to decide whether i shd choose hybrid or ev. Dont want petror or diesel as i cant get 1% green loan on them. Im thinking of id4, id5, mach e, or enyaq. All are priced currently for about $45k-$50k on trademe. If i was to go hybrid there are also so many options, jolion and h6 seem bit ugly tbh, scared of choosing chinese mg zs as well. Pretty confused what to do lol
offroad on 13/01/2025 - 23:47

Can somebody please tell me if my calculation and understanding is correct:

Tesla model y $62154 discounted price
20000kms year cost $1532.44 RUC

tesla model y 450km full charging cost 60kw x 30.44cents = $18.26

44.44 charges used a year (for 20,000kms)
44.44 charges x $18.26 per charge cost = $811.65 yearly charging cost

Total cost
$1532.44 ruc + $811.65 charging = $2344 per annum ($0 servicing costs for EV)

—————-

Rav4 top spec $60000 price
Average 18.868kms per litre
1060 litres consumed to run 20000kms
Cost of fuel $2.639 per litre x 1060 = $2797
4yrs free servicing
- nzmax on 14/01/2025 - 00:52
  
  I understand RUCs are going to apply to all vehicles at some point. Although fuel tax may drop, I can see it being a way to get extra tax as I can still see them taxing fuel. But those sort of calcs are one reason we purchased a RAV hybrid because it made sense. But IMO it doesn't feel right that we have made EVs so unattractive in NZ.