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Polestar 2 vs Lotus Emeya
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Polestar 2 comes out ahead of the Lotus Emeya, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Polestar 2 | Lotus Emeya |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £17,700 (2023, 37,000 mi) | £68,750 (2024, 14,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 46% | 46% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 84 · wins | 68 |
| Average mpg | — | — |
| Insurance group | 35 · wins | 50 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £290 · wins | £580 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
2 vs Emeya — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the 2 or the Emeya?
The Polestar 2 scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 84 against the Lotus Emeya's 68 out of 100.
How much does a used 2 cost compared with a Emeya?
A roughly three-year-old Polestar 2 is worth about £17,700 at typical mileage, against about £68,750 for the equivalent Lotus Emeya.