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Hyundai Kona-Ev vs Polestar 2: 5-year value retention (36% vs 34%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Kona-Ev holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Kona-Ev comes out ahead, holding about 36% of its value versus 34% for the Polestar 2. Over the first five years the Hyundai Kona-Ev loses roughly $21,137 while the Polestar 2 loses about $32,785 — a gap near $11,648.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Kona-Ev sheds about 10% in year one versus 24% for the Polestar 2. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.