Polestar News
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More money keeps flowing to Polestar, owned by China's Geely, as it rolls out its lineup of Swedish-inspired electric performance cars.
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2026 Polestar 3 EV gets a more powerful brain; so will 2025 modelsThe upgrade to its core computing chip will likely help support future AI-based features, advanced safety tech, and battery management.
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Polestar transforms its EVs into Arctic Circle rally cars
This "collection" of cold-weather rally cars isn't yet set for production but was dynamically developed by Polestar's Swedish R&D facility.
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Polestar 6 convertible pushed back to after Polestar 7
Polestar's electric convertible sports car will not arrive in 2026 as originally promised.
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Polestar 2 successor arriving end of decade
The second-generation electric hatchback will arrive on a new EV platform shared with the Polestar 7.
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Polestar 7 small SUV announced, Polestar 5 reconfirmed for 2025
Polestar's lineup will go to 7 when a small SUV arrives.
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The Polestar 3 lineup has grown to three models while simultaneously lowering the base price.
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2025 Polestar 2 drops the best-driving, highest-range versions
The Polestar 2 lineup gets slimmed down for 2025.
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Polestar delivers brand's first EVs not made in China
U.S.-built Polestars are now being delivered to Americans.
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Polestar and Volvo gain Tesla Supercharger access, NACS adapters cost $230
Add two more car brands to the NACS port standard.
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Polestar hires former Vinfast boss as new CEO
More big changes are happening at Polestar.
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Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in US
The Polestar 3 is now in production alongside the related Volvo EX90 at Volvo's South Carolina plant.
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The high-performance Concept BST debuts this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Review: 2025 Polestar 3 swings for efficient performance
Polestar balances its luxury 3 EV SUV between driving range and driving joy.
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Polestar reports drivable EV with 10-minute 10-80% charging
Real-world EV applications of StoreDot's "silicon dominant" battery tech might still be years ahead, but its charge rate in a full-size EV is as claimed.
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US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China
Vehicles for the U.S. will initially be sourced from China, but are expected to come from a Renault plant in South Korea starting in 2025.
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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2
Polestar notes that it will pass along a $7,500 credit on all Polestar 3 leases, but it's unlikely even U.S.-built versions will qualify for the purchase credit.
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Volvo cuts Polestar funding, as EV startup struggles
Polestar has an ambitious product rollout starting this year, so it could be a good time for Polestar to look for other funding as Volvo forges its own path.
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The contract-manufacturing choice for Polestar skirts a tariff that would apply to models made in China and will help the EV brand keep its footprint light.
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Super-fast-charging Polestar EV could gain 100 miles in 5 minutes
Polestar says it could revolutionize the EV ownership experience, while partner StoreDot says it could allow downsized batteries.
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Polestar 5 EV: "Superior driving range" from huge battery cells
The upcoming flagship model for the Polestar line packs new high-nickel cells in a format 22 inches long—approaching the size of the large-format cells used by GM's Ultium vehicles.
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Polestar 4 SUV has a lower carbon footprint than Polestar 2 hatchback?
Yes, while some metrics suggest that SUVs have a larger footprint than cars, Polestar is suggesting that its SUV is greener.
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Review: 2024 Polestar 2 EV is a late bloomer worth another look
The Polestar 2 finds its sweet spot with a shift to rear-wheel drive, but it’s still not for everyone.
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Polestar EVs get Tesla charge port in 2025, Supercharger access in 2024
Polestar confirmed all new vehicles sold in North America are getting the Tesla port, called North American Charging Standard (NACS).
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