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Polestar 4 Unveiling Coming at Shanghai Auto Show

Polestar has announced plans to reveal its latest vehicle, the Polestar 4, at the Shanghai auto show on April 18, 2023. The new addition to the company’s lineup reimagines the SUV coupé for the electric era, combining the aerodynamics of a coupé with the spaciousness of an SUV, enhanced by cutting-edge technology, it said in […]

Polestar 3 Launch in U.S. to Include $20 Million Marketing Campaign

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is gearing up for the launch of its first crossover in the truck-dominated US market with a $20 million marketing campaign set to kick off in the second quarter. Polestar is owned by Volvo, with the latter owned by Chinese conglomerate, Geely. According to Automotive News, this investment will surpass […]

Polestar 2 Limited Edition BST 230 Model Unveiled

After announcing plans to unveil a new version of the Polestar 2 last week, the Volvo-owned automaker has officially dropped a limited edition variant of its flagship sedan. Polestar today unveiled a new limited edition version of the Polestar 2, dubbed the BST edition 230, that features chassis mods, 476hp, and a 4.2-second 0-60mph launch, […]

Next Polestar 2 Teased with Reveal Coming March 21

A more powerful variant of the Polestar 2 is in the works, as hinted by both the automaker and CEO Thomas Ingenlath on Twitter. The company shared a static image with a caption suggesting an exciting announcement on March 21. Ingenlath’s tweet included a short video featuring glimpses of the front fascia and a front […]

2024 Polestar 2 Pricing from €50,190 in Europe, New Updates Revealed

Polestar has announced an updated design for the 2024 Polestar 2, including an updated range, a high-tech front end, new motors and the addition of rear-wheel-drive on base models, according to a press release shared on Tuesday. The company says the 2024 Polestar 2 has new motors and batteries, even including a switch to rear-wheel-drive […]

Polestar Secures $1.6 Billion in Funding from Main Shareholders

Polestar has secured $1.6 billion in financing from its major shareholders Volvo Car and PSD investment, as reported by Reuters on Thursday. The company said the funding will help the company sustain itself through volatile markets, with $800 million loans coming from both Volvo and PSD investment. Volvo, which co-founded the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) […]

Polestar 6 Roadster Reservations Launch Ahead of 2026 Debut

After Polestar unveiled a convertible electric roadster concept earlier this year, the automaker has revealed plans a name and plans for production. In a press release, Polestar said it plans to have the roadster concept enter production in 2026 as the Polestar 6. The vehicle is now available for reservations online, and the company plans […]

Polestar 3 Pricing Revealed: Starting From 75,000 Euros

Polestar has revealed pricing for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV), ahead of plans for a market launch in the fall. The Polestar 3 is priced starting at 75,000 euros ($75,698 USD), ranging upward to as much as 110,000 euros ($111,024 USD) for premium trim options, according to a statement from CEO Thomas Ingenlath to Automotive […]

Polestar First-Half Sales Increase 125%, Seeks New Funding for Expansion

As Polestar’s deliveries outpace its own estimates, the automaker is considering a range of finance options to help fund expansion after more than doubling sales so far this year, according to Bloomberg. Polestar delivered 21,200 vehicles in the first half of the year, marking a 125 percent increase year over year. Polestar went public through […]

Polestar (PSNY) Goes Public on the Nasdaq, Funding to Help Build EVs

It’s been a big week for Polestar, as it has now finalized its Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) merger and has officially gone public. Polestar began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “PSNY” on Friday, after the company finalized a SPAC deal with Gores Guggenheim, according to CNBC. Gores Guggenheim is an affiliate of The […]

Polestar Rolling Out Apple CarPlay in OTA Software Update

After Polestar confirmed Apple’s next-generation CarPlay support was coming to its cars, the company is officially rolling out the update including the long-awaited feature. Polestar announced that its recent over-the-air update for the Polestar 2 will include Apple’s newly updated CarPlay feature, as announced on Wednesday morning. The CarPlay update includes Siri and the infotainment […]

Polestar Begins Delivering First Electric Vehicles to Hertz

Swedish electric automaker and subsidiary of Volvo, Polestar, announced on Thursday it had started delivering its first electric vehicles to rental car company Hertz. “As part of one of the largest single orders for electric cars ever made, we have begun handing over the first Polestar 2 cars to Hertz. We’re not in the end […]