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Critical Materials Polestar Knows It Has To Be In Comeback Mode

Polestar Knows It Has To Be In Comeback Mode

We also discuss the sweeping management shake-up at Stellantis and Donald Trump's concerns about self-driving cars.
By Suvrat Kothari 1h ago
Sales Polestar Wants More Cars On Its North American Lots, Faster

Polestar Wants More Cars On Its North American Lots, Faster

Customers in the U.S. don't want to wait four to five weeks for a car, and Polestar knows that.
By Kevin Williams Sep 27 2024
Electric Bicycles Polestar Launches Electric Mountain Bike To Match Its SUVs

Polestar Launches Electric Mountain Bike To Match Its SUVs

Moving more into micromobility seems like a natural step as automakers transition to becoming mobility provides.
By Andrei Nedelea Sep 25 2024
27:55 Range / Efficiency These 12 EVs Were Driven Until They Died. A Polestar Surprised The Most

These 12 EVs Were Driven Until They Died. A Polestar Surprised The Most

The group EV range test brought together 11 new EVs and one high-mileage Tesla Model S, which is still up to today’s range standards.
By Andrei Nedelea Sep 23 2024
News Upcoming Electric Cars Dominate Google Search. Here Are The Most Popular Cars

Upcoming Electric Cars Dominate Google Search. Here Are The Most Popular Cars

The majority of Google searches for upcoming cars are for EVs, including one that will never see the light of day.
By Iulian Dnistran Sep 6 2024
Critical Materials Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over

Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over

As Polestar falters, this Geely-backed EV company is one to watch. Plus: Hyundai's Genesis needs hybrids to grow.
By Patrick George Aug 30 2024
News What Polestar And Volvo Got Wrong

What Polestar And Volvo Got Wrong

Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 29 2024
Critical Materials Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?

Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?

Volvo's troubled electric "spinoff" gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China's Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming.
By Patrick George Aug 28 2024
Industry Polestar’s CEO Is Out

Polestar’s CEO Is Out

Thomas Ingenlath, the automaker’s head honcho from its inception, has resigned.
By Iulian Dnistran Aug 28 2024
Industry Outlook Gas Tax Revenue Is Declining. Lawmakers Want EVs To Foot The Bill

Gas Tax Revenue Is Declining. Lawmakers Want EVs To Foot The Bill

Gas taxes are how most states fund road maintenance. As more people go electric, they need a new strategy.
By Suvrat Kothari Aug 14 2024
Range / Efficiency Here Are The Electric Crossovers With The Most Range

Here Are The Electric Crossovers With The Most Range

The crossover segment is full of long-range EVs.
By Ty Duffy Aug 5 2024
Ownership Experience Tesla Was The Leader In New EV Owner Satisfaction. Not Anymore

Tesla Was The Leader In New EV Owner Satisfaction. Not Anymore

A new J.D. Power survey shows that Tesla is being "surpassed" by other EV makers, and those cars rank higher than gas ones too.
By Iulian Dnistran Jul 26 2024
Range / Efficiency Which Electric Cars Have The Longest Driving Range?

Which Electric Cars Have The Longest Driving Range?

A total of 34 electric cars are on the list, all of them with 300 miles of range or more. That’s six more EVs since our last update.
By Iulian Dnistran Jul 18 2024
Concepts Polestar Concept BST: How Polestar Wants To Take On Porsche

Polestar Concept BST: How Polestar Wants To Take On Porsche

This close-to-production study breathes life into the Polestar O2 concept and gives it a racing makeover.
By Andrei Nedelea Jul 11 2024
Design The Ford Capri Is Already Catching Shade From Polestar's CEO

The Ford Capri Is Already Catching Shade From Polestar's CEO

You aren't alone if you did a double-take today. Even the top boss at Polestar had something to say about Ford's new EV.
By Patrick George Jul 10 2024
China The Polestar 4 Is Good. Too Bad The Zeekr 001 Is Better

The Polestar 4 Is Good. Too Bad The Zeekr 001 Is Better

One Geely Group cousin has some tricks that Polestar doesn't, like an 800-volt architecture.
By Kevin Williams Jul 4 2024
Sales Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?
By Mark Kane Jul 2 2024
Range / Efficiency Cheaper Polestar 3 With Rear-Wheel Drive, More Range Added To Lineup

Cheaper Polestar 3 With Rear-Wheel Drive, More Range Added To Lineup

The single-motor Polestar 3 is here with more range for less money.
By Mark Kane Jun 28 2024
News Polestar 2 Gets Slight Range Increase, New Colors And Wheels

Polestar 2 Gets Slight Range Increase, New Colors And Wheels

These changes make an already solid EV better and align it with the newer models in the Polestar lineup.
By Andrei Nedelea Jun 25 2024
Critical Materials Maybe The Used EV Market Is Just Becoming More Normal

Maybe The Used EV Market Is Just Becoming More Normal

Is the used EV market "crashing," or just into business as usual? Plus: Polestar expands, and so do Chinese cars in Mexico.
By Patrick George Jun 17 2024
50:49 Range / Efficiency Six Electric Sedans Were Driven Until They Died. The Results Are Fascinating

Six Electric Sedans Were Driven Until They Died. The Results Are Fascinating

CarWow tested BYD, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Polestar and Tesla EVs. One had the best range.
By Tim Levin Jun 13 2024
Industry Forget Chinese EVs. Biden’s Tariffs Will Hit The Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

Forget Chinese EVs. Biden’s Tariffs Will Hit The Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

A higher tariff on EV battery imports will make Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3 RWD, more expensive to produce. Other EVs may be affected too.
By Tim Levin May 17 2024
Industry Polestar Depends On China For Now. It Wants 'More Clarity' On What EV Tariffs Mean

Polestar Depends On China For Now. It Wants 'More Clarity' On What EV Tariffs Mean

The brand is "currently evaluating" 100% EV tariff increases from the Biden Administration, including the impact on Polestar 2 prices.
By Kevin Williams May 17 2024
Charging Polestar 5 Prototype Charges 10-80% In 10 Minutes At Over 370 KW

Polestar 5 Prototype Charges 10-80% In 10 Minutes At Over 370 KW

The Polestar prototype had a special 77-kWh battery pack with experimental silicon-dominant cells provided by StoreDot.
By Andrei Nedelea Apr 29 2024
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