Polestar is celebrating a major milestone for long-distance electric driving after its Polestar 2 EV managed to cross the Nullarbor Plain, with the help of a remote EV charging station powered by the magic of leftover cooking oil. Yes, you read that correctly. Polestar says that its Polestar 2 sedan […]
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Polestar global sales in 2021 hit 29,000 vehicles, doubles market presence
Volvo’s eco-performance brand, Polestar, has met its sales target for 2021, while also increasing its global footprint. Sales are up 185 per cent for the year. Polestar, a brand owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, sold 29,000 vehicles in 2021. This was achieved with just two models; the Polestar 1 […]
Polestar 2 gets over-the-air upgrade that adds 50kW/20Nm
Polestar has confirmed that a performance-oriented software upgrade has been released for owners of the Polestar 2 long-range dual-motor in the European market, marking the first ‘tuning’ update issued. That’s right, Polestar’s latest software update taps into even more performance from the Polestar 2’s already-impressive battery electric motors, which has […]
Polestar 2 price confirmed for Australia, starts from $59,900
Volvo’s electrified sub-brand and subsidiary of Geely, Polestar, has confirmed some very competitive price tags for the Polestar 2 in Australia, which is scheduled to arrive locally early next year. The local division, which was only recently set up, has confirmed the Polestar 2 will be offered in three main […]
Polestar plans $20 billion joint public listing, fast track expansion
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer and Volvo subsidiary, Polestar, has announced plans to go public with a merger involving a US firm, with an enterprise value of $20 billion. This is set to bring a substantial cash injection to help fast track Polestar’s plans to dominate the world of electric vehicles. […]
Polestar to double global market presence by 2022, in Australia in November
Polestar is set to double its global presence by the end of 2021, growing from the current nine market regions it competes in to 18. That includes an introduction in Australia in November this year. The Geely subsidiary, and offspring of Volvo, is planning to launch in nine more markets […]
Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, arriving by end of 2021
Volvo-owned premium electrified vehicle brand, Polestar, has confirmed it will be entering five markets in Asia Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand, with the Polestar 2 set to arrive here as soon as late this year. Polestar was Volvo’s motorsport partner in the early days, and then Volvo acquired the […]
Volvo Cars Group passes 600,000-unit milestone for CMA-based vehicles
Volvo Cars Group has just surpassed production of 600,000 vehicles based on its latest Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) since it was first introduced in 2017, underpinning the XC40 small SUV. The CMA platform was developed as a joint project by Volvo and its Chinese parent company Geely Holding. Through Geely, […]