2021 Polestar Polestar 1True Cost of Ownership in Hungary
619 hp hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (27%), insurance, fuel at Ft1.5/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$217K
Base: $155K
Annual Total
$46K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$16K
10% of base price
VAT
$46K
27% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$445K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Polestar Polestar 1 — Full Cost Breakdown in Hungary
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $155K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $16K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (27%) | $46K |
| Total Purchase Price | $217K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $900 |
| Annual Depreciation | $43K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $46K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $445K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $3.047 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Polestar Polestar 1 Fuel Cost Calculator — Hungary
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Polestar Polestar 1 runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Hungary.
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Electric vehicle — no gasoline required
Polestar Polestar 1 Depreciation Curve
The Polestar Polestar 1 loses approximately $88K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $155K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $112K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $96K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $84K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $74K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $67K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Polestar Polestar 1 vs. Competitors in Hungary
How does the Polestar Polestar 1 compare to similar cars available in Hungary?
Polestar
Polestar 1
Base Price
$155K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$46K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Hungary market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (27%) applied to all models.
🇭🇺 Owning a Car in Hungary
Affordable Eastern European market.
Very Expensive for Hungary
Annual car costs = 286% of average Hungary income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Hungary
Fuel Price
Ft1.50/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
27%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Polestar Polestar 1 in Hungary — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Polestar Polestar 1 in Hungary.
The 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 has a base price of $155,000 USD. In Hungary, after 10% import duty and 27% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $216,535 USD (Ft216,535 HUF).