Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies
Nearly two out of three Polestar 2 buyers opted for long-range options, foregoing subsidies, compared to only 14% of Tesla owners.
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Just one new Tesla registered in Queensland in April as EV6 tops table
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