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Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.

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Polestar 4 first impressions: The electric SUV coupé taking on Porsche rather than Model Y

The third key component of Polestar's three car EV strategy is roomy and luxurious, and is designed to go head to head with the electric offerings of Porsche.

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Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Zeekr unveils a new battery with an ultra-rapid charge, adding 500 km of range in just 15 minutes.

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Polestar 2 range test: Impressive results, but overkill for most

We test one of the longest range electric vehicles currently on sale in Australia to see how far it can travel between charges.

Polestar 3 Melbourne Front Side Riz Akhtar

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Polestar 3 first impressions as premium SUV goes on Australian showcase

Polestar has showcased its upcoming Polestar 3 premium electric family SUV. Here are our first impressions.

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Polestar says new electric SUV models are on their way

Polestar's new SUV range is on its way with details shared of their imminent arrival.

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Electric vehicles now make up 10 pct of Hertz global rental fleet

Hertz has electrified 10% of its fleet with a goal of adding tens of thousands more EVs to its fleet by 2025.

In 2021, Polestar launched the Polestar 2 in Australia. Image: Riz Akhtar

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Polestar 2’s most affordable model now showing in inventory

Polestar's popular most affordable single-motor variant now showing in inventory for delivery within weeks.

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Polestar 3 to include driver attention monitoring as standard

Polestar to showcase its new safety system at the Consumer Electronics Show in LA this coming January.

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Polestar confirms launch of Polestar 4 in 2023 as EV sales double in current year

Polestar will meet its delivery target for the second year running with final deliveries en route to customers in the fourth quarter.

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Reader question: We live off grid and are getting a Polestar 2. How should we manage charging?

I live off-grid in the Wimmera and make frequent trips to Melbourne - approximately 300km. How can I tell how the Polestar2 will perform in real life?

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