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Witchfinder said:
Wired magazine says it's the best EV available now
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/polestar-2-review
Tesla owners inbound......https://www.wired.co.uk/article/polestar-2-review
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Witchfinder said:
Wired magazine says it's the best EV available now
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/polestar-2-review
It does look like a lovely car. The decision to go with Android is great and overall it's the complete package.https://www.wired.co.uk/article/polestar-2-review
SWoll said:
Where do you guys think Polestar are going to pull the most sales from with the P2 guys?
Lots of competition with the Model 3 mentioned but I do wonder whether it's more of an iPace/E-Tron rival in many ways, especially when you look at leasing costs and what has been prioritised?
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?Lots of competition with the Model 3 mentioned but I do wonder whether it's more of an iPace/E-Tron rival in many ways, especially when you look at leasing costs and what has been prioritised?
jamoor said:
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?
I agree. Anyone who is renewing an existing company car lease this year and can switch to zero BIK, or a company owner who can get zero BIK and get the company to buy the car is going to have to look very carefully at one.The potential market size for Polestar (and Tesla) is going to massive this year.
Exactly that. I dropped out of the company scheme, ignored Tesla's for a while(un-normal dislike for musk), decided to grow up, gave a model 3 a whirl, wasn't 100% sold, waited on some polestar details, then took the plunge. Glad I held out.
Its bonkers that its 0% bik. in a good way.
Wonder where the BIK will be in 3 years time.
Its bonkers that its 0% bik. in a good way.
Wonder where the BIK will be in 3 years time.
Hi folks,
Just doing the numbers on a company car. We’ve got the ipace on good deals (540 net for a loaded HSE) however these are stock cars. Liking the idea of a Polestar but interior size may be an issue - does anyone know where I can view one of these? Are they showcasing them in a Volvo dealership?
Cheers
Just doing the numbers on a company car. We’ve got the ipace on good deals (540 net for a loaded HSE) however these are stock cars. Liking the idea of a Polestar but interior size may be an issue - does anyone know where I can view one of these? Are they showcasing them in a Volvo dealership?
Cheers
jonty88 said:
... does anyone know where I can view one of these? Are they showcasing them in a Volvo dealership?
Polestar will have a few smaller retail stores in key locations - London, Birmingham, Manchester... But none of them have opened yet. Volvo dealers will likely be involved in maintenance, but they won't be holding stock.There was a roadshow last year where I got to sit in the car. What are your concerns space-wise? I might be able to answer your questions.
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?
I agree. Anyone who is renewing an existing company car lease this year and can switch to zero BIK, or a company owner who can get zero BIK and get the company to buy the car is going to have to look very carefully at one.The potential market size for Polestar (and Tesla) is going to massive this year.
Will be interesting to see how successful they are at drawing those buyers, especially with a lot of CC drivers doing enough miles for supercharging to come into the equation.
SWoll said:
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?
I agree. Anyone who is renewing an existing company car lease this year and can switch to zero BIK, or a company owner who can get zero BIK and get the company to buy the car is going to have to look very carefully at one.The potential market size for Polestar (and Tesla) is going to massive this year.
Will be interesting to see how successful they are at drawing those buyers, especially with a lot of CC drivers doing enough miles for supercharging to come into the equation.
jamoor said:
SWoll said:
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?
I agree. Anyone who is renewing an existing company car lease this year and can switch to zero BIK, or a company owner who can get zero BIK and get the company to buy the car is going to have to look very carefully at one.The potential market size for Polestar (and Tesla) is going to massive this year.
Will be interesting to see how successful they are at drawing those buyers, especially with a lot of CC drivers doing enough miles for supercharging to come into the equation.
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
SWoll said:
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?
I agree. Anyone who is renewing an existing company car lease this year and can switch to zero BIK, or a company owner who can get zero BIK and get the company to buy the car is going to have to look very carefully at one.The potential market size for Polestar (and Tesla) is going to massive this year.
Will be interesting to see how successful they are at drawing those buyers, especially with a lot of CC drivers doing enough miles for supercharging to come into the equation.
Anyway, my point was will Polestar be anything more than a niche brand with Tesla being so well established and having multiple models (SR/LR/P), especially with it being so close in concept to most Volvo's?
Witchfinder said:
Polestar will have a few smaller retail stores in key locations - London, Birmingham, Manchester... But none of them have opened yet. Volvo dealers will likely be involved in maintenance, but they won't be holding stock.
I really wish they wouldn't do that, or at least make sure the London one is reasonably accessible because even with free returns it's a pain to reject a brand new car.You would think it's a pain for them too, they end up with a nearly new but definitely used car that they have to sell at a discount.
SWoll said:
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
SWoll said:
EddieSteadyGo said:
jamoor said:
BMW 3/A4/C-class surely?
I agree. Anyone who is renewing an existing company car lease this year and can switch to zero BIK, or a company owner who can get zero BIK and get the company to buy the car is going to have to look very carefully at one.The potential market size for Polestar (and Tesla) is going to massive this year.
Will be interesting to see how successful they are at drawing those buyers, especially with a lot of CC drivers doing enough miles for supercharging to come into the equation.
Anyway, my point was will Polestar be anything more than a niche brand with Tesla being so well established and having multiple models (SR/LR/P), especially with it being so close in concept to most Volvo's?
Companies will jump at the chance if they pay for fuel. The savings are there.
SWoll said:
Anyway, my point was will Polestar be anything more than a niche brand ...
Polestar are expecting to make 50k units of the Polestar 2 per year. They're a tech leader for the Volvo/Geely group, and intended to be a niche premium brand. What you see now on Polestar cars will preview features and design that come to Volvo and Geely cars.Witchfinder said:
jonty88 said:
... does anyone know where I can view one of these? Are they showcasing them in a Volvo dealership?
Polestar will have a few smaller retail stores in key locations - London, Birmingham, Manchester... But none of them have opened yet. Volvo dealers will likely be involved in maintenance, but they won't be holding stock.There was a roadshow last year where I got to sit in the car. What are your concerns space-wise? I might be able to answer your questions.
Also waiting on the Bjorn test to see its real word motorway range.
jonty88 said:
Thanks - coming out of a 5 series touring with a family of 4. Recognise it is smaller, can Easily get by in an ipace so just wondering how much smaller it will be.
Also waiting on the Bjorn test to see its real word motorway range.
Looking at the vids, loads of room as long as your kids are under 5,11Also waiting on the Bjorn test to see its real word motorway range.
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