LOOMING GLUT OF USED EV LEMONS

EV Channels Review

The reviewer is highly critical of the Polestar 2, labeling it an 'enduring EV lemon' despite Polestar's new initiative to offer battery health certificates on used models. While acknowledging the battery itself has been relatively robust, the reviewer argues this initiative is a desperate attempt to mask the car's numerous other reliability issues. The transcript details a long list of problems addressed by over-the-air (OTA) updates since 2020, including issues with harshness, recharging, range prediction, the 12V system, Bluetooth connectivity, rear window seals, infotainment, charging, digital keys, and lane-keeping assistance. The reviewer suggests these OTAs are not improvements but rather fixes for a poorly developed product. Reliability surveys are cited, showing a high percentage of owners experiencing problems and a low ranking for reliability. The reviewer questions the value of the battery health certificate, noting a significant price premium for certified used Polestar 2s compared to private sales, and suggests alternative, more reliable vehicle purchases are possible for the same cost.