This $56,000 Luxury EV Is Now Almost $31,000, But There's A Catch
The Polestar 4 just became one of America's cheapest luxury EVs
Discounts on luxury electric vehicles aren't exactly rare these days, but this one stands out. Polestar has slashed $25,000 off the cash price of its remaining US-spec Polestar 4 inventory, bringing the rear-wheel drive model that usually retails for $56,000 down to about $31,400. That's unusually low for a premium electric SUV with more than 300 miles of EPA-rated range. The reason isn't slowing demand. It's because Polestar's future in the US is increasingly uncertain.
Why Polestar Cut Prices
Polestar is rushing to sell the cars it already has in America before new restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicles begin affecting the brand. The company is majority-owned by Geely, the Chinese automotive giant that also owns Volvo. Under the Connected Vehicle Rule, US regulators have determined that Polestar's software and hardware connections fall under the new restrictions, even though Volvo has so far avoided the same outcome. For buyers, that means one thing: Polestar is heavily discounting its inventory while it still can.
You're Still Getting a Proper Luxury EV
The discount isn't for a stripped-out base model, or limited to the Polestar 4, either. All variants of this sporty crossover pack a 100-kWh battery. The single-motor version delivers an EPA-estimated 310 miles of range. Move up to the dual-motor model and output climbs to 544 horsepower, enough for a claimed 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds.
Inside, the Polestar 4 feels every bit like a premium European EV, with minimalist styling, high-quality materials and Google's Android Automotive infotainment system. Its most unusual feature is the missing rear window, replaced by a digital rear-view mirror fed by an external camera. At its current asking price of $31,400, you're never going to find another new EV offering similar performance and equipment.
Should You Buy One?
The discount comes with obvious trade-offs. Polestar says it remains committed to supporting existing customers, but if the brand's US presence continues shrinking, buyers could face lower resale values and uncertainty over future service, parts availability, and long-term support.
For shoppers planning to keep the car for years, that may be a reasonable gamble. For anyone who changes vehicles frequently, the savings today could be offset by depreciation later. For now, though, the Polestar 4 has become one of the biggest bargains in the luxury EV market, and one of the most unusual.
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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM.