Polestar Polestar 2 2022 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩28,565,893
Monthly average ₩476,098|Cost per km ₩381/km| Depreciation | ₩12,075,000 | 42% |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ₩5,357,143 | 19% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 19% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩633,750 | 2% |
| Maintenance | ₩5,000,000 | 18% |
| Total | ₩28,565,893 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Charging | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩3,150,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,650 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩6,465,079 |
| 2 | ₩2,625,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩135,200 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩12,396,707 |
| 3 | ₩2,625,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩126,750 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩18,319,886 |
| 4 | ₩2,100,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩118,300 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩23,709,614 |
| 5 | ₩1,575,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩109,850 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩28,565,893 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.