Polestar 2 refresh Review: Beauty is not necessarily skin deep
Most of the changes in the refreshed Polestar 2 are under the skin. Driving it for a week was ultimately a lovely experience, once I got used to its minor foibles.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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.
First drive: Polestar 2 refresh adds better handling, longer range – and a bigger price tag
Newly released Polestar 2 refresh offers a step-change in premium sportiness, and a higher ticket price.
Polestar reaches global production milestone of 150,000 EVs and counting
After starting global production back in 2020 of its Polestar range, it has revealed that it’s now produced 150,000 cars.
Polestar 3, Polestar 5 prototypes and Ioniq 5 N showcased at Goodwood festival of speed
Multiple performance orientated EVs showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Polestar 2 now gets YouTube and more with new OTA software update
Polestar 2 owners and new customers are about to get major entertainment and range feature updates with the new OTA software update.
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.
New federal EV tax deals will deliver $20k saving for BYD Atto 3 leases
New fringe benefit tax exemptions and novated leases are making EVs affordable for savvy buyers. A BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is now more attractive than a Honda HR-V.
Polestar charges into electric rideshare market in new deal with Uber
Swedish carmarker seals new Australian deals for ridesharing and hire of its Polestar 2s, including for Uber's new Custom Electric service.
Tesla Model Y vs Polestar 2: Stormtrooper up against Iceman
The Tesla Model Y is an "inflated bubble" according to some, while the Polestar 2 has street cred cool. But what are the differences beyond their look?