The all-electric Polestar 3 SUV will be manufactured in the USA

Polestar today announced design updates, range estimates, and pricing for the 2023 Polestar 2 all-electric fastback. Pricing for the updated Polestar 2 Long-range Single motor will start at $53,950, or $48,950 including the $5,000 federal rebate. Thanks to software improvements, Polestar anticipates a vehicle range increase for the dual-motor Polestar 2 of approximately 11 miles compared to the current model...

5 May 2022

Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric XC40 Recharge. The company also unveils a single electric motor variant of the pure electric C40 Recharge. The new C40 and XC40 variants, along with all other new Volvo Cars models, will be available through an updated offer concept, designed to make the online ordering...

4 May 2022

Polestar 2 is being updated with new solutions connected to climate impact and transparency, along with design detail and specification updates that allow for new visual expressions and improved efficiency. Polestar's partnership with Circulor now includes blockchain traceability of mica, in addition to cobalt that is already traced in Polestar 2 batteries. The blockchain technology allows Polestar to trace risk...

28 April 2022

Volvo Cars has made an investment in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast charging battery technology for electric cars, through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, its venture capital arm. StoreDot is working on a pioneering technology that, according to the company, should result in batteries that can charge to 160km of pure electric range in just five minutes. The investment gives Volvo Cars the opportunity...

18 April 2022

The biggest smart yet, Smart #1, has, actually, no relation to the previous smart fortwo and smart forfour EVs. Built as a joined initiative between Mercedes-Benz (design) and Geely (development), it happens to be the first European EV based on Geely's new SEA s the first European electric vehicle that features Geely’s new SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) EV platform. Geely's Zeekr 001 is also based on it...

8 April 2022

Volvo Cars is experiencing a temporary worsened production situation, expected to last throughout the second quarter due to lack of a specific type of semi-conductor. Over the past year, the auto industry has been impacted by the shortage of semi-conductors and Volvo Cars has previously communicated that it sees a gradual improvement in the supply of semi-conductors and production output month over month. However...

22 March 2022

Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge. The company also unveils a single electric motor variant of the pure electric Volvo C40 Recharge. The new C40 and XC40 variants, along with all other new Volvo Cars’ models, will be available through an updated offer concept, designed to make the online...

4 March 2022

Polestar has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age. Named Polestar O₂, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top performance and a thrilling driving experience – with all the benefits of electric mobility. Dynamics The driving experience in the Polestar O₂ is designed to be lively, light and full of confidence. Predictability and playfulness are core to...

2 March 2022

Polestar has officially commenced sales in Australia, with deliveries of the Polestar 2 set to begin in March with pre-configured vehicles. This follows Polestar's test-drive roadshow, which has enabled over 1,600 customers to experience Polestar 2 in person at locations in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Additional dates for Sydney and Melbourne have been released. Feedback from these events was...

18 February 2022

Polestar has confirmed that the forthcoming Polestar 5 electric performance 4-door GT will feature a brand-new, bespoke, bonded aluminum platform. Bonded aluminum is lightweight and rigid, offering superlative performance and environmental advantages. While this technology has previously proven labor-intensive and difficult to use in mass production vehicles without sacrificing quality, Polestar’s 280-strong team of...

15 February 2022

Polestar confirms that it continues to deliver on ambitious global sales, market, and retail expansion plans that underpin significant growth targets for the coming years. The company delivered on its global sales target of 29,000 vehicles in 2021, representing year-on-year growth exceeding 185%. Polestar increased its global presence from 10 to 19 markets in 2021, with growth in Europe and the Asia Pacific. In the...

13 January 2022

The three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON GROUP have now signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. As previously communicated, the parties are committed to initiating and accelerating the necessary build-up...

16 December 2021

Polestar announced the Polestar 2 Long range Single motor received one of the best ratings in its class by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – an estimate range of 270 miles. This announcement comes alongside ongoing Over-The-Air (OTA) updates that are delivering new features to Polestar 2 owners and pre-empts a future option to purchase a performance software upgrade that adds an extra 67-hp for the...

16 December 2021

Volvo Cars and Northvolt will open a joint research and development (R&D) center in Gothenburg, Sweden as part of a SEK 30 billion investment in battery development and manufacturing. The R&D center, which will become operational in 2022, will create a few hundred jobs in Gothenburg and positions Volvo Cars as one of the few automotive brands to make battery cell development and production part of its end-to-end...

10 December 2021