I’m bowing out now. There are many brand new 2019 I-Paces at $20,000 under sticker. I test drove one and it’s incredible, with a gorgeous interior that exudes Jaguar. So many of these are now actually cheaper than the Polestar with more equipment! They were initially out of my price range, so I never looked at them seriously.
I think the only plus for Polestar is a somewhat better range, but if 25-35 mile range difference doesn’t matter, it’s a great alternative. And it’s not made in China. I was also concerned about the nebulous service arrangement for the Polestar. In speaking to someone at Polestar in Sweden, I was told they would be serviced exclusively at Polestar dealerships, not Volvo.
I also didn’t like the fact that I’d have to drive 60 miles just to test drive the car and then only on city streets. That’s assuming you could even test drive one before seeing it or driving it. That’s not 100% either. That‘s the same issue with the Ford Mach E. No cars to test drive but some will be asked to sign on the dotted line before they even see one. Crazy. At least I have a Ford dealership 3 miles away.
At any rate, best of luck to anyone buying a Polestar. I’m sure it‘s going to be a great car.