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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 08:39 AM
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Some, not all. Not that Im specifically looking at Tesla but will use them as an example. No way we will get back to a $299 M3 lease without the credit. I think I got an Email from Tesla advertising $399 on the base model
Tesla I can't speak to, but BMW has a $7,500 rebate on their EVs, thats still very common. Tesla prices things dynamically and it changes all the time.
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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 08:50 AM
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I believe the Polestar 4 is offering $10,000 incentive.
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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 08:56 AM
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I believe the Polestar 4 is offering $10,000 incentive.

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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 08:57 AM
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That's great, but no interest in the 3.
My friend has it and he loves it.
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That's great, but no interest in the 3.
My friend has it and he loves it.
I like the 4 much better than the 3, which they also have a pretty good offer on


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Hmmm. That $10K must have just expired. It was featured on SavageGeese review recently.
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I can't get over the wierd-ish (Volvo) styling of the polestars. Glad they exist but not for me.
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I can't get over the wierd-ish (Volvo) styling of the polestars. Glad they exist but not for me.
That's because it is a Volvo with Polestar badging. When people saw my P2 they would ask me "is that a Volvo?"
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To boost demand, the government is launching a 5-year EV affordability program offering up to $5,000 off battery electric and fuel-cell vehicles and up to $2,500 off plug-in hybrids priced at $50,000 or less, made by countries we have free trade agreements with. This applies to individuals and businesses who purchase or lease. That price cap will not apply to Canadian-made EVs and PHEVs. So yup, the federal EV rebate is back after running out of money.

For example, Tesla’s recently added Model Y Standard RWD is priced at $49,990 and is just under the price cap. That could discount this EV down to $44,990.

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good to see all the EV investments not go to waste

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R2 first drive embargoes are lifted.




We're excited to get ours at some point this year. MKBHD is saying 600hp and 0-60 in 3.5 in the dual motor. Will be interesting to see if that's as is or with the performance add on or they have him in a tri motor

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We're excited to get ours at some point this year. MKBHD is saying 600hp and 0-60 in 3.5 in the dual motor. Will be interesting to see if that's as is or with the performance add on or they have him in a tri motor
This is our top choice for replacing our 4th gen Highlander Hybrid. We'd do the whole factory pick up tour too. 150mi away.

5th spare wheel A la Wrangler/Bronco/Rover hanging of the back would have been more off-roady looking/usable. Verses the compact sub read deck one.

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I have hedged my bets and put a res down on a Scout as well. I think the Scout looks great
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I have hedged my bets and put a res down on a Scout as well. I think the Scout looks great
Scout is my choice over the R2. She's all about the Rivian though... and I'm fine with that as well.
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I only have a couple of complaints with my R1S - stock A/T tires don't wear well, alignment at delivery was bad and it took a while to get an appointment to fix, I have a few annoying rattles, but nothing worth taking it in for.
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