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Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window

Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack in Storm. Source: Polestar

The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.

Polestar Artarmon flagship store in Sydney. Source: Polestar

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Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

Swedish electric vehicle maker says it is "good to go" on vehicle to grid technology in Australia for at least one of its models after the approval of new standards.

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EV News

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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Electric Cars

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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EV News

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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EV News

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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Electric Cars

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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