Teslarati

APRIL 16, 2024

Polestar has had a rocky start to the year, with rumors that parent company Volvo was ready to back out of its role as a majority stakeholder. In February, Volvo signaled that it was considering giving up its shares of Polestar to Geely , just weeks ahead of the Polestar 3 entering production in China. What are your thoughts?

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Electrek

APRIL 4, 2024

A new Polestar electric car is destined to replace the Polestar 2 , the EV that started it all. The Polestar 7 will not be a direct successor to the 2 as the brand looks to keep things fresh.

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Production of Polestar 3 has started in Chengdu, China. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO says: “This stunning car takes a significant step forward with start of production […] The post Polestar 3 enters series production in China appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Polestar’s online configurator is no longer accepting new custom Polestar 2 orders, and Polestar says that the reason is because demand is too high for its best-selling vehicle.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 17, 2024

Polestar says it has cut greenhouse gas emissions by nine per cent per car sold in 2023, thanks to more renewable power, more efficient batteries and EVs, and cleaner materials. The post Polestar cuts greenhouse emissions per car thanks to renewables and more efficient EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Polestar suggests it can be greener with an SUV. Subaru signs on for the Tesla charge port. And don’t listen to the doom talk; EV sales continue to rise. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In 2025, Subaru will start adopting the Tesla NACS charge port for its American-market electric vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The upcoming Polestar 4 comes from South Korea as a trade workaround. Most Americans still don’t see an EV as their next vehicle. Canoo remixes its electric pickup with some military punch. And what did Tesla confuse in some of its EVs with the steering yoke? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Battery tech in the Polestar 5 could allow some very fast charging. Polestar offered up a number of technology announcements and product previews. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is soon getting all-wheel drive. Lucid lets the Air charge other EVs. And VW claims again it’s working on a $35,000 EV for the U.S.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Polestar has published the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Polestar 4. The LCA reveals that Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar cars to date – as low as 19.4 tonnes of CO2e at launch.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

More bad news for Polestar. The struggling luxury EV maker just lost its funding from Volvo, which is handing full responsibility for the brand over to China’s Geely. However, Volvo is letting them down easy, saying it’s a “natural evolution” for the two brands.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Volvo spun off Polestar years ago, but the Chinese-owned Swedish automaker has been footing part of the bill for Polestar’s operations since then. Things are changing for Polestar, however, as Volvo will hand the brand over to parent company Geely to focus on its growth and stability.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 29, 2023

Polestar joins Volvo in its plans to shift to the Tesla charging standard. Following Ford, GM, Rivian, and its own corporate cousin Volvo, Polestar has. GM details what will be needed to use some of its upcoming EVs as home power banks. And the federal government lays out charging needs for the decade.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Volvo will stop funding Polestar and is considering a move that could give parent Geely greater control of the EV brand, Reuters reported Thursday. The news comes after Polestar announced that it missed already-reduced 2023 delivery targets.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Rental car company Hertz recently announced plans to slow down its electrification strategy by selling off some electric vehicles (EVs), and now the company has halted its plans to purchase EVs from the Polestar. At the time of writing, neither Hertz nor Polestar has responded to Teslarati’s requests for comment.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Polestar has highlighted the inclusion of a digital rearview mirror in the Polestar 4 crossover, along with the ability to toggle between that and a traditional rearview mirror display. Credit: Polestar “This isn’t a gimmick. There are genuine motivations for taking this decision,” said Polestar 4 Product Manager Ola Aldensjö.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

During a recent announcement, Polestar China CEO Shen Ziyu revealed that the company has entered into an agreement with Tesla to become one of the EV maker’s first partners for its Supercharger Network in the country. This effectively makes Polestar the second carmaker in China to partner with Tesla for access to the Supercharger Network.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 25, 2024

Following start of production and first deliveries in China at the end of 2023 and start of sales in Europe and Australia in January 2024, Polestar 4 is now officially on sale in the United States with a starting price of $54,900.

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Teslarati

MARCH 14, 2024

Polestar reduced the prices of the Polestar 3 electric SUV in the United States before it was even available, as demand questions loomed for the automaker’s newest addition. The Plus Pack includes a 1,610-watt Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system with 25 speakers and a subwoofer specifically designed for the Polestar 3.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

Polestar 4 has a price. At the New York Auto Show, 2025 Polestar 4 pricing was confirmed Wednesday. Follow Green Car Reports on Facebook and Twitter The post Fuel-cell Honda CR-V drive, Polestar 4 pricing, Ferrari and SK: Today’s Car News appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2023

And Polestar switches drive wheels and gains driving range. Toyota rolls out all that it’s doing to scale up EVs and be competitive with them in the future, although it’s sticking to its targets and “multi-pathway” approach. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Polestar is working with StoreDot to bring their extreme fast charging (XFC) technology to production. At Polestar […] The post Polestar and StoreDot to showcase extreme fast charging technology in Polestar 5 prototype appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 23, 2023

Polestar will be returning to the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed on 13-16 July, debuting new products including Polestar 3, the limited production Polestar 2 BST edition 230, and the upgraded model year 2024 Polestar 2 which introduces more range, greater efficiency, rear-wheel drive, faster charging, and design enhancements.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Swedish electric performance carmaker Polestar recently announced that it has secured $950 million in external funding from a group of international banks. The funding was announced by Polestar in a press release. As per Polestar, the funding is being provided by 12 banks. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath welcomed the new funding.

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Electrek

APRIL 24, 2024

EV developer Polestar is touting two announcements today. It has begun sales of its latest EV, the Polestar 4, in the US and officially crossed over into a new segment of technology, launching its flagship smartphone to support its vehicle customers.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2022

Polestar tips on pricing for its Model X-sized Polestar 3. Vinfast opens California stores. Mini teases the possibility of an electric convertible. And Ford is recalling a lot of late-model hybrids over what only sounds like part of a potential remedy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is recalling more than 100,000.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, is introducing a new flexible lease program offered by Polestar Financial Services in the United States. The Polestar Flexible Lease program allows customers flexibility and convenience to suit their specific vehicle needs.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 7, 2024

VW says it is reviewing car lobby membership after EV specialists Tesla and Polestar quit over its stance against vehicle emission standards. The post “It is concerning:” Volkswagen may quit car lobby after Tesla and Polestar pull plug appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Polestar is looking at some very large-format battery cells for its flagship EV. Rivian’s fast-charging network won’t be free anymore to owners. And might the next Chevy Bolt EV be made in Kansas? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV might be made in the U.S.—at

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Polestar and SK On signed a battery supply agreement for cell modules for the upcoming Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT. Polestar 5 is developing at pace and will feature this high-capacity battery to provide the performance expected of our grand tourer,” said Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2024

Polestar has announced plans to cut around 15 percent of its workforce around the world, as the Volvo-owned electric vehicle (EV) maker looks to reduce costs and work toward making its products profitable. “As part of this business plan, we need to adjust the size of our business and operations,” a Polestar spokesperson said.

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Polestar and Luminar are expanding their collaboration and integration of long-range LiDAR technology in future Polestar vehicles. The utilisation of LiDAR technology continues to gain momentum as the global focus on next-generation safety and autonomy increases.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

A new Polestar electric car is destined to replace the Polestar 2 , the EV that started it all. The Polestar 7 will not be a direct successor to the 2 as the brand looks to keep things fresh. Unveiled in 2019, the Polestar 2 put the brand on a new path toward becoming an all-electric automaker. seconds.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2023

Polestar has announced the production start date for its new South Carolina production facility, which it will be sharing with Volvo Cars. Polestar, much like many import brands in the United States, has faced one substantial hurdle over all others over the past year; EV incentives.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Polestar is joining stakeholders in the electricity grid sector with a large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project in Gothenburg, Sweden, funded by the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova and piloting a large fleet of Polestar 3 cars.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2022

The Polestar 3 electric SUV could undercut some potential rivals in price when it launches in early 2023, according to a new report. Speaking at the Automotive News Europe World Congress, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said the Polestar 3 will be priced between 75,000 euros and 110,000 euros.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 23, 2023

Polestar has started deliveries of the significantly upgraded Polestar 2, supporting the company’s continued growth. Polestar 2 was the brand’s first volume car, which went into production in 2020. Within three years, over 150,000 cars have now been manufactured.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Polestar announced a significant 40% decrease in first-quarter deliveries, reflecting challenges within the electric vehicle sector amid a slowdown in demand. The Swedish electric vehicle maker delivered approximately 7,200 cars in the first quarter, including 1,200 Polestar 4 in China.

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