Polestar says it’s an option for people waiting on vehicle deliveries (unfortunately a common occurrence with EVs), or if you’re a first-time adopter of EV technology, and you aren’t sure about the whole concept. Regardless of Polestar’s rationale, giving customers more flexibility is never frowned upon.
This leasing structure makes the most sense with EVs. Despite the cutting edge technology and Polestar’s generally competent and stylish lineup, EVs aren’t for everyone, and the worst time to figure that out is right after you get home from the dealership.
Polestar’s flexible leasing structure helps mitigate that a bit. You don’t want to drive home in your new Polestar, and then figure out that your town or city doesn’t have a very robust charging infrastructure, or that the range isn’t good enough for your particular needs.
Switching to an EV is a big step, at least in the United States. Polestar wisely recognizes that, and other EV automakers should probably follow suit to some degree.