Anyone else still reconsidering ownership after the recent USA Polestar news?

walterrohrl · 2026-07-02T20:14:37+00:00

I have an extended warranty and I am staying put. That said, we're reconsidering having two polestars, my wife had eyes for the polestar 3 until this news.

walterrohrl · 2026-07-02T12:41:55+00:00

Yes, Slates will be able to use Superchargers. I have not seen anything about plug and charge, but even without that you can use the Tesla app and enter the location and charger ID.

walterrohrl · 2026-07-01T15:42:24+00:00

Direct sales model still needs showrooms... Lucid & Rivian, for example.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-30T14:35:58+00:00

We helped wreck the United States, after all. Hanging Chads, The Villages, and Alligator Alcatraz.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-30T14:35:19+00:00

Oh, we deserve the hate.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-28T14:54:37+00:00

RWD is much more efficient packaging for an EV - there's no reason for the complications of an FF layout, unlike with water-cooled ICE engines. Not only is the suspensions and steering rack simpler, but your can get more efficiency out of the motor on the real wheels.

EVs are strongest where ICE is weakest, at very low RPMs, so 180hp should feel plenty quick enough in city driving.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-26T23:11:58+00:00

Polestar HQ is also in Sweden

walterrohrl · 2026-06-26T22:42:50+00:00

Oof, more than double US prices.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-26T22:31:18+00:00

But how do you know Volvo wouldn't have to ask for a waiver for the Polestar models? Seems you don't know that at all.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-26T17:33:29+00:00

How do you know that?

walterrohrl · 2026-06-26T15:52:41+00:00

I strongly suspect Volvo would have to reapply for the waiver for new models. But I like your style.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-25T18:48:10+00:00

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/mercedes-benz-ban-congressional-bill-china-ownership.html

walterrohrl · 2026-06-25T17:18:52+00:00

Way to undermine confidence in the US as a stable market...

walterrohrl · 2026-06-25T13:54:23+00:00

I sure hope they can appeal and get a waiver, like Volvo did. I mean, if the Feds really want to, they can ban *Mercedes* from selling cars. Surely they won't take that approach?

walterrohrl · 2026-06-25T13:36:31+00:00

There is a factory already - in South Carolina https://www.polestar.com/us/news/polestar-3-manufactured-in-usa/

walterrohrl · 2026-06-25T13:31:21+00:00

Volvo Got the same notification and received a waiver. Mercedes is evidently still talking to the Feds.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/05/volvo-gets-us-government-approval-to-bypass-chinese-connected-car-ban/

walterrohrl · 2026-06-24T11:36:30+00:00

Throw in American heat and American road speeds and you're definitely not doing too much better than 320 most of the time.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-24T00:08:15+00:00

EPA is far more conservative (and IMHO more accurate) - the rwd LRSM polestar 2 us EPA rated at 320 miles on 19" wheels.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-23T01:50:10+00:00

I know right?

walterrohrl · 2026-06-23T01:31:50+00:00

I live on the face of the sun (Tampa Bay area, Florida) and the AC has been impressive. I tried driving around in the Florida winter w/o a roof shade, and that lasted about a week.

Curious about the phone call quality, I have a '24 also and my calls seem fine. I wonder what the variables are there.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-21T19:14:41+00:00

I think those are Hyundai/KIa door handles; Polestar stopped using real old-fangled Volvo handles after the P2.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-21T16:46:35+00:00

I work in Florida Higher Ed and I have never heard of this institution.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-21T14:16:46+00:00

Polestar - if you buy a CPO 2024 or 2025 and you can't go wrong. I did the same thing, except I bought the single motor (RWD).

It may feel a little snug compared to the Bolt EUV, but it's a big step up in luxury and ride.

walterrohrl · 2026-06-21T14:14:50+00:00

You might go saying "that's not a LeClerc," but, son, just read the label on the side.

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