Polestar Polestar 2 2025 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩37,807,643
Monthly average ₩630,127|Cost per km ₩504/km| Depreciation | ₩22,040,000 | 58% |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ₩5,357,143 | 14% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 15% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩760,500 | 2% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,150,000 | 11% |
| Total | ₩37,807,643 |
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 | ₩6,061,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩169,000 | ₩600,000 | ₩9,001,429 |
| 2 | ₩5,510,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩160,550 | ₩700,000 | ₩17,543,407 |
| 3 | ₩4,408,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩152,100 | ₩850,000 | ₩25,124,936 |
| 4 | ₩3,306,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,650 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩31,746,014 |
| 5 | ₩2,755,000 | ₩1,071,429 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩135,200 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩37,807,643 |
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.