Polestar is making extensive hardware upgrades to Polestar 3 for 2026, led by an 800 volt electrical architecture that lifts overall performance. “The upgrades to Polestar 3 are so extensive, it’s like an entirely new car,” said Michael Lohscheller, Polestar’s CEO. “With this upgrade we continue to deliver on our commitment to add value for […]

Polestar has officially revealed the Polestar 5, a four door performance Grand Tourer that evolves the 2020 Precept concept into production. “Polestar 5 is bringing the future to our present,” said Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO. “With its pure Scandinavian design inside and out, unique platform, powerful motors, sophisticated chassis, cutting-edge technology, and consciously sustainable materials, […]

Polestar says its 3 SUV set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric SUV on a single charge, covering 581.3 miles (935.44 km). The run used a production-spec Polestar 3 Long range Single motor and took 22 hours, 57 minutes in mixed weather. Professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, […]

Volvo Car USA is recalling 413,151 model-year 2021–2025 vehicles after discovering that a software fault can disable the rear-view camera when drivers shift into reverse. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filed the recall (25V-282) on April 30, 2025, following multiple reports of the “Camera is temporarily not available” message appearing on center displays. […]

Polestar has announced updates for the 2026 model year of the Polestar 2, which include enhancements in technology and features. The updated model is now available for order in Europe through the Polestar website, with plans to expand availability to additional markets later in the year. One significant change is the introduction of a Qualcomm […]

Polestar is actively enhancing the Polestar 3, its first software-defined vehicle from Europe, as part of its commitment to continuous updates throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. Since the initial delivery of the Polestar 3 in June 2024, the company has implemented nine software updates. Additionally, across its entire vehicle lineup, Polestar has delivered over 30 over-the-air […]

Polestar has announced a revised strategy aimed at enhancing its operational, commercial, and financial performance as it enters a new phase of development. The updated business plan projects a compound annual growth rate in retail sales volume of 30-35% from 2025 to 2027, with expectations for a positive adjusted EBITDA in 2025. The company anticipates […]

Polestar has unveiled a new collection of vehicles named the Arctic Circle, which builds upon the unique design of the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle first introduced in 2022. This new series includes the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4, completing a range of rally-inspired cars that reflect the performance characteristics of the Swedish brand. These vehicles […]

It doesn’t have the longest range and it certainly isn’t the most practical electric vehicle ever built, but if you’re looking for a sophisticated and engaging EV, you can do far worse than the 2024 Polestar 2. In particular, the Dual Motor all-wheel-drive model with the optional Performance Pack flirts with greatness thanks to its […]

Polestar and StoreDot have recently completed a successful demonstration of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology in a vehicle, specifically a Polestar 5 prototype, marking the first application of this technology in a car. The demonstration showed that the prototype could be charged from 10% to 80% in just ten minutes, achieving charging rates from […]