AUG 30, 2022
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It is worth noting that the Polestar 2 is built in China where it is priced at 298,350 yuan (just more than $43,000).
However one user was quoted much more than the cost of a replacement battery pack.
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The owner was able to damage his dual-motor long-range Polestar 2 in an accident and was advised for the replacement of his battery.
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If the owner of the car, a certain Mr. Huang, took his damaged vehicle to repair at the dealer and was given five40,000 yuan ($79,200).
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To purchase a brand new battery pack to be fitted. This is more than one-and-a-half times more than the price.
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The Mr. Huang paid for his Polestar 2, which doesn't appear to be a vehicle that can be repaired economically.
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Based on CN EV Post, which provides local Chinese sources They contacted Polestar to verify that this was indeed the normal price
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They received an official confirmation back that stated that the real cost was 400,000 yuan ($57,900).
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Which suggests there was a possibility. Huang may also have been charged for repairs required on his vehicle.
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By Electrekvs