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Electric vehicle sales are decelerating while competition intensifies. Polestar has to cut through as a three-year-old brand amid free-spending century-old auto heavyweights while charging top dollar for its cars. Yet local boss Scott Maynard reckons it will double sales within the next two to three years – with bonafide sustainability creds doing heavy lifting. But he says the cars have to be hot and sexy too, otherwise nobody will buy them. Luckily Polestar is ramping up production and the new models – the SUVs Australia has gone nuts for – are hitting the streets with performance that blows most petrol sports cars away. Meanwhile tax and emissions rule changes could refuel electric vehicle growth next year – and maybe see competitors topping up its marketing budget.

⚡️Electric Dreams vs Reality: The Truth of EV Slowdown 🔋 Polestar's CEO Thomas Ingenlath unravels the not-so-bright side of the EV industry in a recent interview. Behind the EV hype lurk supply chain issues, tech challenges, and market preparedness. Polestar a pioneer under Volvo Cars and GEELY navigates the tight rope of ambition and practicality. The CEO reveals internal struggles of scalability & sustainability, and the external market and infrastructure stressors. A must-read for industry insiders, green warriors and tech lovers, it offers a unique peek into the intricacies of steering an EV brand in unpredictable times. Keen to delve into this insightful narrative? How have your views on the EV market changed? Share your thoughts below for a robust discussion on transport's future.

Polestar Introduced Polestar 4: A New Benchmark in Performance and Sustainability Swedish #electriccar manufacturer Polestar, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Geely, has announced the latest addition to its lineup, the Polestar 4 electric performance SUV. It also introduces an all-electric, long-awaited vehicle with performance that directly competes with other premium brands, including the Tesla Model Y, AUDI AG e-Tron, and others, however, with Polestar’s unique Scandinavian design language and sustainability at its core. According to Precedence Research’s report on the #electricvehiclemarket is expected to generate a revenue of USD 317.26 billion worldwide by 2024. The market is anticipated to experience an annual growth rate of 23.42% (CAGR 2024-2033), resulting in a projected market of USD 2,108.80 billion by 2033. Know More: https://lnkd.in/dDTtK3VT #towardsevsolutions

Polestar, a Swedish automotive brand known for its innovative approach to electric vehicles, has been making waves in the industry since its inception. Polestar traces its roots back to Volvo Cars and the renowned Swedish racing team, Polestar Racing. Founded in 1996, Polestar initially focused on performance tuning for Volvo vehicles before transitioning into a standalone electric vehicle brand in 2017 under the ownership of Volvo Cars and Geely. It was with the launch of the Polestar 1 – a high-performance plug-in hybrid coupe – that many started to take notice of this emerging luxury EV marque. With sustainability and innovation at its core, Polestar gained further traction with the introduction of the all-electric Polestar 2 in 2019. The Polestar 2, a fully electric fastback, offers an impressive range of over 270 miles on a single charge, showcasing its commitment to sustainability without compromising performance. This compact sedan not only emphasised cutting-edge technology but also marked an important step towards mass-market electrification. As Polestar continues to push boundaries with their design aesthetics and commitment to environmental consciousness, the future looks bright for this trailblazing electric car manufacturer that promises a tantalising blend of luxury, performance, and eco-friendliness. Polestar's mission is to redefine sustainable mobility by combining cutting-edge technology with Scandinavian design principles. The most recent Polestar electric cars that have been making waves in the market alongside the Polestar 2 are the Polestar 3, claiming up to 379 miles range and the cutting Edge Polestar 4 (which is just about to enter the market). As demand for electric cars continues to rise globally, Polestar remains at the forefront of innovation, pushing boundaries and setting new standards for environmentally friendly transportation solutions. Through collaborations with leading tech companies and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions throughout their manufacturing process, Polestar is driving towards a more sustainable future for all. #PolestarEvolution #LuxuryElectricVehicles #SustainableDriving #SwedishInnovation #ElectricFuture

Polestar a Swedish automotive brand known for its innovative approach to electric vehicles, has been making waves in the industry since its inception. Polestar traces its roots back to Volvo Cars and the renowned Swedish racing team, Polestar Racing. Founded in 1996, Polestar initially focused on performance tuning for Volvo vehicles before transitioning into a standalone electric vehicle brand in 2017 under the ownership of Volvo Cars and Geely. It was with the launch of the Polestar 1 – a high-performance plug-in hybrid coupe – that many started to take notice of this emerging luxury EV marque. With sustainability and innovation at its core, Polestar gained further traction with the introduction of the all-electric Polestar 2 in 2019. The Polestar 2, a fully electric fastback, offers an impressive range of over 270 miles on a single charge, showcasing its commitment to sustainability without compromising performance. This compact sedan not only emphasised cutting-edge technology but also marked an important step towards mass-market electrification. As Polestar continues to push boundaries with their design aesthetics and commitment to environmental consciousness, the future looks bright for this trailblazing electric car manufacturer that promises a tantalising blend of luxury, performance, and eco-friendliness. Polestar's mission is to redefine sustainable mobility by combining cutting-edge technology with Scandinavian design principles. The most recent Polestar electric cars that have been making waves in the market alongside the Polestar 2 are the Polestar 3, claiming up to 379 miles range and the cutting Edge Polestar 4 (which is just about to enter the market). As demand for electric cars continues to rise globally, Polestar remains at the forefront of innovation, pushing boundaries and setting new standards for environmentally friendly transportation solutions. Through collaborations with leading tech companies and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions throughout their manufacturing process, Polestar is driving towards a more sustainable future for all. #PolestarEvolution #LuxuryElectricVehicles #SustainableDriving #SwedishInnovation #ElectricFuture

“Polestar brings its first #electricSUV to Australia” SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - READRIZ AKHTAR “Swedish-based car maker Polestar is one of a very few #allelectricbrands to enter the Australian market, and after selling more than 5,000 units of its well received Polestar 2 electric fast-back, it is now launching its second #EV into the market – a high premium electric SUV called the Polestar 3.” “The first delivery of the Polestar 3 will be made this coming weekend, and it has been pitched as an #electricluxuryperformanceSUV that makes the most of Scandinavian minimalist design to justify a starting price of $132,990, before on roads.” “The Polestar 3 will come in two dual-motor long-range variants, with the top-spec car including a Performance pack that has plenty to offer, and which will start from $141,900 before on roads. A further single motor variant will be offered next year, with the local price of that variant to be announced soon.” “It is also heavy, coming in at 2.6 tonnes, thanks largely to its 111 kWh 111 kWh #nickel - #manganese - #cobalt battery pack, which delivers a 5 second sprint from 0-100 km/h (4.7 seconds in the performance version), and range of 628 km WLTP, for the entry level model and 561 kms for the performance version.” “When it comes to efficiency, the Polestar 3 #longrange #dualmotor #energyconsumption is rated at 19.8-21.8 kWh/100 km while the performance pack variant increases that to 22.1-23.0 kWh/100 km.” https://lnkd.in/eaxG5jZ7? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

🔲 THE POLESTAR 5 SUPERCAR MANAGES A NEW RECORD: From 10-80 per cent in just 10 min. “This breakthrough revolutionizes ownership by eradicating the barrier of range and charging anxiety once and for all as drivers will be able to travel long distances with the same freedom and convenience as traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles," so CEO Dr Doron Myersdorf, from fast-charging battery maker #StoreDot. 🔲 "What we did this month is, I believe, a world first. For a standard vehicle without any novel cooling systems, we are looking at charging speeds I haven't seen anywhere else. We reached consistent speeds of 310-380 kW," explains Jens Groot, Chief Battery System Chief Engineer at Polestar. 🔲 A version with an AWD, twin-motor powertrain with 872bhp and 664lb ft of torque, packaged up a bonded aluminium chassis is waiting for the supercar launch. #Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath: “Time is one of life’s greatest luxuries, and as a manufacturer of luxury electric performance cars, we need to take the next step to address one of the biggest barriers to EV ownership – charging anxiety.” 🔲 At a constant rate of 310kW, rising to a peak of 370kW towards the end of its cycle it loads bespoke 77kWh battery - able to be expanded to 100kWh - uses silicon-dominant cells. It’s their ambition to launch the Polestar 5 in 2025. Would you order one? | #battery | #Polestar | #Polestar5 | #StoreDot | #fastchargig | | #ev | #electricvehicles | #eMobility | | #Automotive | #Batteries | #Automoción | #Baterías | Thomas J. Hörmann Carlos Martinez Marie Mjörnvik Dimitris Chanazoglou Lies Eeckman Julien Servant Stéphane Le Guével Olivier Loedel Alexander Hørthe Jonathan Goodman Tommi Luopajärvi Sven Bauer Bill Pierce Raúl Moreno Tom Tsogt Dr Lucy Davey MBBS BSc