Volvo Cars partners with Polestar to jointly develop Polestar 7 at Kosice Plant in Slovakia On July 3, Volvo Cars and Polestar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and produce Polestar’s upcoming premium compact SUV, Polestar 7, at Volvo’s new manufacturing facility in Kosice, Slovakia. The Polestar 7 is expected to launch in 2028. If final agreements are reached, it will be the second model produced at the Kosice pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Polestar charge reaches 1 million charging points across Europe On July 2, Polestar announced that its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now provides access to 1 million charging points across Europe through a single app. The network includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Fastned, Total, Tesla Super Chargers, and Allego, along with numerous local providers to ensure comprehensive regional coverage. Polestar drivers benefit fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Polestar announces USD 200 million equity investment from Geely founder and Chairman On June 16, Polestar announced that it has secured a USD 200 million equity investment from PSD Investment Limited, an existing shareholder controlled by Eric Li, Founder and Chairman of Geely Holding Group. The investment will be made through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) arrangement. Under the terms of the agreement, Polestar will issue 190,476,1...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

ange of 327 km according to Inmetro. Volvo Car Brasil President Marcelo Godoy emphasized that the model reflects the brand’s continuous innovation and commitment to electrification. The new generation XC60 is also on display at the event, and is offered in four trims: Plus, Ultra, Ultra Dark, and Polestar. The XC60 model can be purchased form BRL 459,950, while the EX30 from BRL 314,950. (AutoIndústria on June 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Polestar starts sales in France On June 11, Polestar announced its official entry into the French market, marking its 28th global market across four continents. Polestar is now offering its full EV lineup for order in France, with sales conducted through the company’s website and a growing network of physical retail locations, starting with Le Mans in July and expanding to up to ten cities by year-end. Over 100 service points across the country...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

5,748 units for Chery; 23,074 units for Tesla China; 13,374 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 7,623 units for Geely; 7,232 units for Spotlight Automotive; 6,932 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 4,659 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,658 units for Leapmotor; 3,605 units for XPeng; 3,208 units for Polestar; 3,135 units for Great Wall Motor; 2,986 units for Changan Auto; 2,262 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 2,148 units for Changan Mazda; 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

U.S. plant would be the XC60 midsize crossover. The XC60 is currently built at Volvo’s plant in Torslanda, Sweden, for global markets and was the company’s bestselling model in 2024 at 230,900 vehicles, according to company figures. The plant in Ridgeville currently builds the electric EX90 and Polestar 3 SUVs, but Samuelsson previously said he wants to add more hybrid models to fill unused capacity.  Volvo ended production of the SPA-based ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Polestar 4 performance SUV coupe on sale in U.S. ahead of fall deliveries On June 3, Polestar announced that the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the U.S. with a starting price of USD 56,400. Following the launch of Polestar 4 in other markets, Polestar 4 production for North America is planned to start in Busan, South Korea this summer, with first customer deliveries expected in the fall of 2025.  Coupled with the assembled-in-the-U.S. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Carolina because of a parts shortage. He did not disclose the affected part or say when output at the underutilized factory might resume. “We are working to resume production as quickly as possible,” Datz said. The Ridgeville plant employs more than 2,000 people and builds the electric EX90 and Polestar 3 for the U.S. and global markets, except China. It ended production of the S60 in 2024. The plant has annual capacity of about 150,000 light...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

nts well, some large SUVs, such as Audi Q5 and VW Tayron showed poor crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Their heavy and rigid front structures were found to be potentially harmful to occupants of other cars in a crash. This issue isn’t new—models such as BMW iX, Land Rover Defender, and Polestar 2 have also been penalized for the same reason. However, some vehicles, such as the Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 have been praised for their safer, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

72,405 units for BYD; 29,728 units for Tesla China; 21,323 units for Chery; 7,236 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 6,835 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 6,750 units for Geely; 6,086 units for Leapmotor; 5,808 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 4,880 units for Spotlight Automotive; 3,787 units for Polestar; 3,702 units for XPeng; 3,691 units for Great Wall Motor; 3,627 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 3,219 units for Changan Auto; 1,958 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Polestar 3 becomes second model recalled for camera issue by U.S. NHTSA On May 7, twelve days after Polestar issued a recall for its Polestar 2 sedan, the company is issuing a similar recall for the 2025 Polestar 3. Polestar says the problem is that the rearview camera image might not come up when the vehicle is put in reverse. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the situation increases the risk of a crash ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Polestar introduces Battery State-of-Health certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles On May 7, 2025, Polestar announced the introduction of Battery State-of-Health (BSOH) certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles. This initiative, part of the Polestar Pre-owned programme, provides buyers with transparent information about the battery's remaining capacity, enhancing confidence in used EV purchases. Each vehicle undergoes a thorough 112-point insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

e cuts would affect production at the plant. The cuts were not included in the worldwide layoffs announced April 29 together with its Q1 2025 earnings, the spokesperson said. While the Ridgeville plant has capacity to produce 150,000 cars annually, it currently only builds the EX90 electric SUV and Polestar Model 3. Most of the cars it sells in the U.S. are imported from Europe. Volvo said it remained committed to creating 4,000 jobs in South Car...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Polestar pauses 2025 financial guidance amid tariffs uncertainty On April 30, Polestar announced that it expects improved gross margins through 2025, driven by strong progress in transforming its commercial operations and a positive shift toward higher-margin models. The company also stated that it is continuing to implement cost-saving measures across the organization. The company is pausing its financial guidance for 2025 due to ongoing uncerta...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Polestar 3 factory-fitted with Continental’s SportContact 7 tires On April 29, Polestar announced it is relying on Continental’s SportContact 7 as original equipment for its Polestar 3 model. The tire manufacturer has received original equipment approval in the 21-inch tire size for the electric SUV.  The SportContact 7 is a high-performance tire for high-powered sporty vehicles with electric or conventional drives. In addition to high drivi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Polestar expands retail offense in U.S. with emphasis on U.S.-built Polestar 3 On April 23, Polestar announced the opening of a new retail location, known as a Polestar Space, in San Diego, California. The opening of Polestar San Diego is part of the brand’s continued commercial expansion across the U.S., with additional Spaces set to open in the coming months and beyond. Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America, noted the importance o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Polestar announces 24.7% carbon footprint reduction per sold car On April 15, Polestar announced significant GHG reductions, provided updates on the Polestar 0 project, and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve transparency and increase the use of sustainable materials in its 2024 Sustainability Report. The company has reduced its carbon footprint per car sold by 24.7%, with key factors including the increased use of low-carbon aluminium, improv...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

r SAIC-GM-Wuling; 4,701 units for Tesla China; 4,271 units for Spotlight Automotive; 3,764 units for Leapmotor; 3,254 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,127 units for Great Wall Motor; 3,103 units for XPeng; 2,292 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 2,205 units for Changan Auto; 2,183 units for Polestar; 1,284 units for smart; 1,170 units for GAC Aion; 1,127 units for FAW Hongqi; 1,021 units for Seres; 868 units for Jiangsu Yueda Kia; 806 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 7 SUVs On April 9, Euro NCAP announced safety ratings covering 7 SUVs based on four categories i.e. Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The lineup includes Polestar 3, BYD SEALION 7, Cupra Terramar, GEELY EX5, Hongqi E-HS9, JAECOO 7 (PHEV) and Audi A6. Polestar 3 earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, excelling in Child Occupant protection (93%). It performed well in crash test...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09