Polestar VRT Calculator
Calculate VRT for Polestar vehicles importing to Ireland
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Calculate VRT for your Polestar with model-specific considerations.
Why Polestar is Popular in Ireland
Polestar is a Swedish performance-EV brand that's carving out space in the Irish market. Getting the VRT sorted before you buy can save you real money, and the electric relief makes a difference. VRT runs off the Irish OMSP — the open market value here, not the ticket price abroad — so a lower-CO2 version is the cheaper way in.
Popular Polestar Models
Polestar 1
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Polestar 2
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Polestar 3
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Polestar 4
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Polestar VRT Bands in Ireland
VRT in Ireland is charged on a CO2 percentage basis. The lower the CO2 emissions of your Polestar, the lower the rate. Irish VRT uses 20 WLTP CO2 bands with rates from 7% to 41%. Electric Polestar models qualify for up to €5,000 VRT relief (tapering to zero at €50,000 OMSP). Note: the plug-in hybrid VRT relief ended on 31 December 2021 and no longer applies.
Because Polestar offers performance EVs, buyers should compare the specific CO2 figure of each model rather than assuming all variants cost the same. Small differences in emissions can move a car between bands and change the VRT by several thousand euro.
Importing a Polestar to Ireland
Importing a Polestar from the UK or EU follows the standard Irish process: pay any applicable customs duty, pay Irish VAT at 23%, then present the vehicle at a Revenue VRT office with the registration document, proof of purchase, Certificate of Conformity, and NOx emissions data. Revenue assesses the OMSP and applies the CO2-based VRT rate. Allow two to four weeks for the full process.
Lower-CO2 and electric Polestar models are the smartest imports from a VRT perspective, while high-performance variants with emissions above 190g/km sit in the top 41% band and attract the highest charges.
Polestar VRT FAQs
How is VRT calculated on a Polestar imported to Ireland?
VRT on a Polestar uses the same CO2-based system as all Irish imports. Revenue assesses the OMSP, applies age-related depreciation (10% at 1-2 years up to 50% over 5 years), then charges the CO2-band percentage rate. Electric models qualify for VRT relief; the plug-in hybrid relief ended on 31 December 2021.
Which Polestar model has the lowest VRT?
The lowest VRT applies to the lowest-CO2 Polestar models, especially electric variants that qualify for up to €5,000 VRT relief. The plug-in hybrid relief ended on 31 December 2021, so only fully electric models now get relief. Always check the official WLTP CO2 figure for the exact car.
Does importing a Polestar save money?
Importing can save versus Irish forecourt prices, but you must add VRT, any customs duty, and 23% VAT. Compare the total landed cost before committing.