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The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Tesla arch-rival Polestar achieves sales record
Polestar has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year increase in global sales for the first six months of 2025, giving the electric vehicle (EV) brand its highest ever sales figure for the first half of a year. The sales surge included a 23 per cent increase in Australia, powered by the introduction of the brand's first SUVs. The automaker's 30,319 vehicles sold globally to the end of June 2025 (H1) compares to 20,371 over the same period last year – heavily impacted by rental car giant Hertz's cancelled order – and betters 27,868 Polestars sold in the first half of 2023. It becomes the brand's best half-year sales by 28 cars after 30,291 Polestars were sold in the second half of 2022. The figure means Polestar is on track for a record year after 2024's 15 per cent decline to 44,851 full-year sales. Australia sales are up, too, with not only the aforementioned 23 per cent rise for H1, but also a more impressive 38 per cent rise in the second quarter of this year (April-June). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Year-to-date, Polestar has sold 1173 cars in Australia, with the new Polestar 4 mid-size SUV – introduced in November last year – making up more than half, with 676 sales. Polestar is sitting at 35th in overall brand sales, above Genesis (#38, 765 sales) and fellow Geely-owned brand Zeekr (#41, 450 sales). While the Polestar 4 led the sales race, end-of-financial-year deals on the Polestar 3 and run-out deals – which remain ongoing – for the Polestar 2 also boosted sales. "It's exactly the target [of] where we want to be," Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard told CarExpert and select media on a conference call. Mr Maynard said its Australian sales numbers could have been higher, too"Our number in June [339] was slightly held back on the potential that we had, more by our ability to physically pre-deliver and deliver all of the cars that we had in our order bank," he said. "We carried an active order bank into July that's substantially more than the number that we put through the system in June – there's clearly some pent up demand, and our ability to service that is going to be key." Mr Maynard took over from Samantha Johnson as the head of the local arm of the EV maker just over 12 months ago. "I'm really comfortable with that result because it's driven predominantly by private [sales]; it's not being topped up by the bulk fleet deliveries that sustained our 2024 result," he said. "There was a particularly large bulk delivery through the system in June of last year, and despite that, we're still showing significant improvement. "That was the last of that style of bulk deliveries that we did. And whilst we still see a place for fleet, not in the same way, not with the same appetite that we were going for that large fleet in previous years to sustain the number. "To be able to show growth through predominantly private sales, that's going really well." Tesla still leads EV sales in Australia – despite sales declines both here and globally in the first half of the year – while the Tesla Model Y is the top-selling EV, with nearly triple the sales of the second-place BYD Sealion 7, and the Polestar 4 sitting 14th. Despite its growth, Polestar Australia sits behind the EV sales of Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and BMW – the latter of which has sold almost triple the number of EVs in Australia this year. "It doesn't greatly concern me that we're not outselling Volvo, given we don't have the same number of sales points, nor intend to, and we don't have the same breadth of range, and nor do we intend to, so I'm okay with that position," said Mr Maynard. "Some of those other brands are brands that have been operating in this country for many, many years, and for us to have been selling cars in Australia for three and two of those with one model puts us in a really strong position, provided we continue to grow like that, but I'm comfortable we can." The EV brand will open order books one another new model this year – the Porsche Taycan-rivalling Polestar 5 – but first customer deliveries won't be until 2026, so it won't add to its 2025 sales tally. It won't have another new vehicle in its lineup until the Polestar 7 SUV arrives in Australia – currently scheduled for 2028 – which will be followed by the delayed Polestar 6 sports car. "We're quite excited now about the second half, and we expect to see the same overall, better than the Australian market," Mr Maynard said. "If I look at the brands that are growing in Australia right now, and I'm talking across all drive platforms, not just EV, Polestar's growth is second only to Rolls-Royce and Mini," he added. "Now that's the premium competitor set that we analyse, but that set takes in all the brands I think we would generally consider in the premium set. So, it's the growth aspect that we're really thrilled about." MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from: Polestar has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year increase in global sales for the first six months of 2025, giving the electric vehicle (EV) brand its highest ever sales figure for the first half of a year. The sales surge included a 23 per cent increase in Australia, powered by the introduction of the brand's first SUVs. The automaker's 30,319 vehicles sold globally to the end of June 2025 (H1) compares to 20,371 over the same period last year – heavily impacted by rental car giant Hertz's cancelled order – and betters 27,868 Polestars sold in the first half of 2023. It becomes the brand's best half-year sales by 28 cars after 30,291 Polestars were sold in the second half of 2022. The figure means Polestar is on track for a record year after 2024's 15 per cent decline to 44,851 full-year sales. Australia sales are up, too, with not only the aforementioned 23 per cent rise for H1, but also a more impressive 38 per cent rise in the second quarter of this year (April-June). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Year-to-date, Polestar has sold 1173 cars in Australia, with the new Polestar 4 mid-size SUV – introduced in November last year – making up more than half, with 676 sales. Polestar is sitting at 35th in overall brand sales, above Genesis (#38, 765 sales) and fellow Geely-owned brand Zeekr (#41, 450 sales). While the Polestar 4 led the sales race, end-of-financial-year deals on the Polestar 3 and run-out deals – which remain ongoing – for the Polestar 2 also boosted sales. "It's exactly the target [of] where we want to be," Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard told CarExpert and select media on a conference call. Mr Maynard said its Australian sales numbers could have been higher, too"Our number in June [339] was slightly held back on the potential that we had, more by our ability to physically pre-deliver and deliver all of the cars that we had in our order bank," he said. "We carried an active order bank into July that's substantially more than the number that we put through the system in June – there's clearly some pent up demand, and our ability to service that is going to be key." Mr Maynard took over from Samantha Johnson as the head of the local arm of the EV maker just over 12 months ago. "I'm really comfortable with that result because it's driven predominantly by private [sales]; it's not being topped up by the bulk fleet deliveries that sustained our 2024 result," he said. "There was a particularly large bulk delivery through the system in June of last year, and despite that, we're still showing significant improvement. "That was the last of that style of bulk deliveries that we did. And whilst we still see a place for fleet, not in the same way, not with the same appetite that we were going for that large fleet in previous years to sustain the number. "To be able to show growth through predominantly private sales, that's going really well." Tesla still leads EV sales in Australia – despite sales declines both here and globally in the first half of the year – while the Tesla Model Y is the top-selling EV, with nearly triple the sales of the second-place BYD Sealion 7, and the Polestar 4 sitting 14th. Despite its growth, Polestar Australia sits behind the EV sales of Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and BMW – the latter of which has sold almost triple the number of EVs in Australia this year. "It doesn't greatly concern me that we're not outselling Volvo, given we don't have the same number of sales points, nor intend to, and we don't have the same breadth of range, and nor do we intend to, so I'm okay with that position," said Mr Maynard. "Some of those other brands are brands that have been operating in this country for many, many years, and for us to have been selling cars in Australia for three and two of those with one model puts us in a really strong position, provided we continue to grow like that, but I'm comfortable we can." The EV brand will open order books one another new model this year – the Porsche Taycan-rivalling Polestar 5 – but first customer deliveries won't be until 2026, so it won't add to its 2025 sales tally. It won't have another new vehicle in its lineup until the Polestar 7 SUV arrives in Australia – currently scheduled for 2028 – which will be followed by the delayed Polestar 6 sports car. "We're quite excited now about the second half, and we expect to see the same overall, better than the Australian market," Mr Maynard said. "If I look at the brands that are growing in Australia right now, and I'm talking across all drive platforms, not just EV, Polestar's growth is second only to Rolls-Royce and Mini," he added. "Now that's the premium competitor set that we analyse, but that set takes in all the brands I think we would generally consider in the premium set. So, it's the growth aspect that we're really thrilled about." MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from: Polestar has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year increase in global sales for the first six months of 2025, giving the electric vehicle (EV) brand its highest ever sales figure for the first half of a year. The sales surge included a 23 per cent increase in Australia, powered by the introduction of the brand's first SUVs. The automaker's 30,319 vehicles sold globally to the end of June 2025 (H1) compares to 20,371 over the same period last year – heavily impacted by rental car giant Hertz's cancelled order – and betters 27,868 Polestars sold in the first half of 2023. It becomes the brand's best half-year sales by 28 cars after 30,291 Polestars were sold in the second half of 2022. The figure means Polestar is on track for a record year after 2024's 15 per cent decline to 44,851 full-year sales. Australia sales are up, too, with not only the aforementioned 23 per cent rise for H1, but also a more impressive 38 per cent rise in the second quarter of this year (April-June). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Year-to-date, Polestar has sold 1173 cars in Australia, with the new Polestar 4 mid-size SUV – introduced in November last year – making up more than half, with 676 sales. Polestar is sitting at 35th in overall brand sales, above Genesis (#38, 765 sales) and fellow Geely-owned brand Zeekr (#41, 450 sales). While the Polestar 4 led the sales race, end-of-financial-year deals on the Polestar 3 and run-out deals – which remain ongoing – for the Polestar 2 also boosted sales. "It's exactly the target [of] where we want to be," Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard told CarExpert and select media on a conference call. Mr Maynard said its Australian sales numbers could have been higher, too"Our number in June [339] was slightly held back on the potential that we had, more by our ability to physically pre-deliver and deliver all of the cars that we had in our order bank," he said. "We carried an active order bank into July that's substantially more than the number that we put through the system in June – there's clearly some pent up demand, and our ability to service that is going to be key." Mr Maynard took over from Samantha Johnson as the head of the local arm of the EV maker just over 12 months ago. "I'm really comfortable with that result because it's driven predominantly by private [sales]; it's not being topped up by the bulk fleet deliveries that sustained our 2024 result," he said. "There was a particularly large bulk delivery through the system in June of last year, and despite that, we're still showing significant improvement. "That was the last of that style of bulk deliveries that we did. And whilst we still see a place for fleet, not in the same way, not with the same appetite that we were going for that large fleet in previous years to sustain the number. "To be able to show growth through predominantly private sales, that's going really well." Tesla still leads EV sales in Australia – despite sales declines both here and globally in the first half of the year – while the Tesla Model Y is the top-selling EV, with nearly triple the sales of the second-place BYD Sealion 7, and the Polestar 4 sitting 14th. Despite its growth, Polestar Australia sits behind the EV sales of Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and BMW – the latter of which has sold almost triple the number of EVs in Australia this year. "It doesn't greatly concern me that we're not outselling Volvo, given we don't have the same number of sales points, nor intend to, and we don't have the same breadth of range, and nor do we intend to, so I'm okay with that position," said Mr Maynard. "Some of those other brands are brands that have been operating in this country for many, many years, and for us to have been selling cars in Australia for three and two of those with one model puts us in a really strong position, provided we continue to grow like that, but I'm comfortable we can." The EV brand will open order books one another new model this year – the Porsche Taycan-rivalling Polestar 5 – but first customer deliveries won't be until 2026, so it won't add to its 2025 sales tally. It won't have another new vehicle in its lineup until the Polestar 7 SUV arrives in Australia – currently scheduled for 2028 – which will be followed by the delayed Polestar 6 sports car. "We're quite excited now about the second half, and we expect to see the same overall, better than the Australian market," Mr Maynard said. "If I look at the brands that are growing in Australia right now, and I'm talking across all drive platforms, not just EV, Polestar's growth is second only to Rolls-Royce and Mini," he added. "Now that's the premium competitor set that we analyse, but that set takes in all the brands I think we would generally consider in the premium set. So, it's the growth aspect that we're really thrilled about." MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from: Polestar has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year increase in global sales for the first six months of 2025, giving the electric vehicle (EV) brand its highest ever sales figure for the first half of a year. The sales surge included a 23 per cent increase in Australia, powered by the introduction of the brand's first SUVs. The automaker's 30,319 vehicles sold globally to the end of June 2025 (H1) compares to 20,371 over the same period last year – heavily impacted by rental car giant Hertz's cancelled order – and betters 27,868 Polestars sold in the first half of 2023. It becomes the brand's best half-year sales by 28 cars after 30,291 Polestars were sold in the second half of 2022. The figure means Polestar is on track for a record year after 2024's 15 per cent decline to 44,851 full-year sales. Australia sales are up, too, with not only the aforementioned 23 per cent rise for H1, but also a more impressive 38 per cent rise in the second quarter of this year (April-June). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Year-to-date, Polestar has sold 1173 cars in Australia, with the new Polestar 4 mid-size SUV – introduced in November last year – making up more than half, with 676 sales. Polestar is sitting at 35th in overall brand sales, above Genesis (#38, 765 sales) and fellow Geely-owned brand Zeekr (#41, 450 sales). While the Polestar 4 led the sales race, end-of-financial-year deals on the Polestar 3 and run-out deals – which remain ongoing – for the Polestar 2 also boosted sales. "It's exactly the target [of] where we want to be," Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard told CarExpert and select media on a conference call. Mr Maynard said its Australian sales numbers could have been higher, too"Our number in June [339] was slightly held back on the potential that we had, more by our ability to physically pre-deliver and deliver all of the cars that we had in our order bank," he said. "We carried an active order bank into July that's substantially more than the number that we put through the system in June – there's clearly some pent up demand, and our ability to service that is going to be key." Mr Maynard took over from Samantha Johnson as the head of the local arm of the EV maker just over 12 months ago. "I'm really comfortable with that result because it's driven predominantly by private [sales]; it's not being topped up by the bulk fleet deliveries that sustained our 2024 result," he said. "There was a particularly large bulk delivery through the system in June of last year, and despite that, we're still showing significant improvement. "That was the last of that style of bulk deliveries that we did. And whilst we still see a place for fleet, not in the same way, not with the same appetite that we were going for that large fleet in previous years to sustain the number. "To be able to show growth through predominantly private sales, that's going really well." Tesla still leads EV sales in Australia – despite sales declines both here and globally in the first half of the year – while the Tesla Model Y is the top-selling EV, with nearly triple the sales of the second-place BYD Sealion 7, and the Polestar 4 sitting 14th. Despite its growth, Polestar Australia sits behind the EV sales of Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and BMW – the latter of which has sold almost triple the number of EVs in Australia this year. "It doesn't greatly concern me that we're not outselling Volvo, given we don't have the same number of sales points, nor intend to, and we don't have the same breadth of range, and nor do we intend to, so I'm okay with that position," said Mr Maynard. "Some of those other brands are brands that have been operating in this country for many, many years, and for us to have been selling cars in Australia for three and two of those with one model puts us in a really strong position, provided we continue to grow like that, but I'm comfortable we can." The EV brand will open order books one another new model this year – the Porsche Taycan-rivalling Polestar 5 – but first customer deliveries won't be until 2026, so it won't add to its 2025 sales tally. It won't have another new vehicle in its lineup until the Polestar 7 SUV arrives in Australia – currently scheduled for 2028 – which will be followed by the delayed Polestar 6 sports car. "We're quite excited now about the second half, and we expect to see the same overall, better than the Australian market," Mr Maynard said. "If I look at the brands that are growing in Australia right now, and I'm talking across all drive platforms, not just EV, Polestar's growth is second only to Rolls-Royce and Mini," he added. "Now that's the premium competitor set that we analyse, but that set takes in all the brands I think we would generally consider in the premium set. So, it's the growth aspect that we're really thrilled about." MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2028 Polestar 7 small SUV teased, will share a lot with Volvo
Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed the new Polestar 7 will be followed by an as-yet unnamed next-generation model of its own, which will also be produced in the same plant. While all Polestars sold in Australia are produced in China, the EV brand has been diversifying its manufacturing operations, with the Polestar 3 large SUV entering production in the US and the Polestar 4 mid-size SUV soon to be produced in Korea. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the name, the Polestar 7 will be the brand's smallest model as Polestar persists with a naming system based on the order in which it launches its models – even though the Polestar 6 convertible's launch has been pushed back to after the 7's. Confused? Basically, don't expect a BMW 7 Series limousine rival, but rather a compact electric SUV and therefore likely a corporate cousin to models like the Volvo EX30, Smart #3 and Zeekr X from elsewhere within the Geely empire. A single teaser image of the Polestar 7 released this week doesn't reveal much, other than bold daytime running lights that fit in neatly with those employed by other Polestar products. Polestar says the new SUV will 'utilise a technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors'. That indicates a shared platform, rather than a Polestar-specific platform like that used by the Polestar 5 grand tourer due later this year, though the brand promises 'adaptations will be made to create the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for'. Volvo has confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a 'common technology base' with the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be based on the new SPA3 platform, as well as an unspecified Volvo. Existing Polestar vehicles already share their platforms with other Geely-owned brands. Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular production location, with Jaguar Land Rover also manufacturing its Land Rover Defender and Discovery there, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturing the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg there. Kia and Stellantis also produce vehicles there for the European market. Above: Polestar 3 production Polestar notes the location of the Kosice factory 'offers good logistical connections to European markets and a developed supplier base', while Volvo has confirmed the plant – which is costing 1.2 billion euros (A$2.15bn) to develop – will be able to produce up to 250,000 cars per year. But producing the vehicle in Europe also means it won't be subject to tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese vehicle imports. 'Our strategy of utilising Group architectures as the base for our future model line-up gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner,' said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. 'With a design and sporty driving characteristics that are instantly recognisable, Polestar 7 will set new standards in the premium compact SUV segment.' The Polestar 7 will slot in towards the bottom of the Polestar lineup, alongside the Polestar 2 fastback that's set to receive a second generation.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2028 Polestar 7 small SUV teased, will share a lot with Volvo
Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed the new Polestar 7 will be followed by an as-yet unnamed next-generation model of its own, which will also be produced in the same plant. While all Polestars sold in Australia are produced in China, the EV brand has been diversifying its manufacturing operations, with the Polestar 3 large SUV entering production in the US and the Polestar 4 mid-size SUV soon to be produced in Korea. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Despite the name, the Polestar 7 will be the brand's smallest model as Polestar persists with a naming system based on the order in which it launches its models – even though the Polestar 6 convertible's launch has been pushed back to after the 7's. Confused? Basically, don't expect a BMW 7 Series limousine rival, but rather a compact electric SUV and therefore likely a corporate cousin to models like the Volvo EX30, Smart #3 and Zeekr X from elsewhere within the Geely empire. A single teaser image of the Polestar 7 released this week doesn't reveal much, other than bold daytime running lights that fit in neatly with those employed by other Polestar products. Polestar says the new SUV will 'utilise a technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert That indicates a shared platform, rather than a Polestar-specific platform like that used by the Polestar 5 grand tourer due later this year, though the brand promises 'adaptations will be made to create the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for'. Volvo has confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a 'common technology base' with the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be based on the new SPA3 platform, as well as an unspecified Volvo. Existing Polestar vehicles already share their platforms with other Geely-owned brands. Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular production location, with Jaguar Land Rover also manufacturing its Land Rover Defender and Discovery there, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturing the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg there. Kia and Stellantis also produce vehicles there for the European market. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Above: Polestar 3 production Polestar notes the location of the Kosice factory 'offers good logistical connections to European markets and a developed supplier base', while Volvo has confirmed the plant – which is costing 1.2 billion euros (A$2.15bn) to develop – will be able to produce up to 250,000 cars per year. But producing the vehicle in Europe also means it won't be subject to tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese vehicle imports. 'Our strategy of utilising Group architectures as the base for our future model line-up gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner,' said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. 'With a design and sporty driving characteristics that are instantly recognisable, Polestar 7 will set new standards in the premium compact SUV segment.' The Polestar 7 will slot in towards the bottom of the Polestar lineup, alongside the Polestar 2 fastback that's set to receive a second generation. MORE: Everything Polestar
The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2028 Polestar 7 small SUV teased, will share a lot with Volvo
Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed the new Polestar 7 will be followed by an as-yet unnamed next-generation model of its own, which will also be produced in the same plant. While all Polestars sold in Australia are produced in China, the EV brand has been diversifying its manufacturing operations, with the Polestar 3 large SUV entering production in the US and the Polestar 4 mid-size SUV soon to be produced in Korea. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the name, the Polestar 7 will be the brand's smallest model as Polestar persists with a naming system based on the order in which it launches its models – even though the Polestar 6 convertible's launch has been pushed back to after the 7's. Confused? Basically, don't expect a BMW 7 Series limousine rival, but rather a compact electric SUV and therefore likely a corporate cousin to models like the Volvo EX30, Smart #3 and Zeekr X from elsewhere within the Geely empire. A single teaser image of the Polestar 7 released this week doesn't reveal much, other than bold daytime running lights that fit in neatly with those employed by other Polestar products. Polestar says the new SUV will "utilise a technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors". That indicates a shared platform, rather than a Polestar-specific platform like that used by the Polestar 5 grand tourer due later this year, though the brand promises "adaptations will be made to create the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for". Volvo has confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a "common technology base" with the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be based on the new SPA3 platform, as well as an unspecified Volvo. Existing Polestar vehicles already share their platforms with other Geely-owned brands. Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular production location, with Jaguar Land Rover also manufacturing its Land Rover Defender and Discovery there, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturing the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg there. Kia and Stellantis also produce vehicles there for the European market. Above: Polestar 3 production Polestar notes the location of the Kosice factory "offers good logistical connections to European markets and a developed supplier base", while Volvo has confirmed the plant – which is costing 1.2 billion euros (A$2.15bn) to develop – will be able to produce up to 250,000 cars per year. But producing the vehicle in Europe also means it won't be subject to tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese vehicle imports. "Our strategy of utilising Group architectures as the base for our future model line-up gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner," said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. "With a design and sporty driving characteristics that are instantly recognisable, Polestar 7 will set new standards in the premium compact SUV segment." The Polestar 7 will slot in towards the bottom of the Polestar lineup, alongside the Polestar 2 fastback that's set to receive a second generation. MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from: Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed the new Polestar 7 will be followed by an as-yet unnamed next-generation model of its own, which will also be produced in the same plant. While all Polestars sold in Australia are produced in China, the EV brand has been diversifying its manufacturing operations, with the Polestar 3 large SUV entering production in the US and the Polestar 4 mid-size SUV soon to be produced in Korea. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the name, the Polestar 7 will be the brand's smallest model as Polestar persists with a naming system based on the order in which it launches its models – even though the Polestar 6 convertible's launch has been pushed back to after the 7's. Confused? Basically, don't expect a BMW 7 Series limousine rival, but rather a compact electric SUV and therefore likely a corporate cousin to models like the Volvo EX30, Smart #3 and Zeekr X from elsewhere within the Geely empire. A single teaser image of the Polestar 7 released this week doesn't reveal much, other than bold daytime running lights that fit in neatly with those employed by other Polestar products. Polestar says the new SUV will "utilise a technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors". That indicates a shared platform, rather than a Polestar-specific platform like that used by the Polestar 5 grand tourer due later this year, though the brand promises "adaptations will be made to create the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for". Volvo has confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a "common technology base" with the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be based on the new SPA3 platform, as well as an unspecified Volvo. Existing Polestar vehicles already share their platforms with other Geely-owned brands. Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular production location, with Jaguar Land Rover also manufacturing its Land Rover Defender and Discovery there, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturing the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg there. Kia and Stellantis also produce vehicles there for the European market. Above: Polestar 3 production Polestar notes the location of the Kosice factory "offers good logistical connections to European markets and a developed supplier base", while Volvo has confirmed the plant – which is costing 1.2 billion euros (A$2.15bn) to develop – will be able to produce up to 250,000 cars per year. But producing the vehicle in Europe also means it won't be subject to tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese vehicle imports. "Our strategy of utilising Group architectures as the base for our future model line-up gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner," said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. "With a design and sporty driving characteristics that are instantly recognisable, Polestar 7 will set new standards in the premium compact SUV segment." The Polestar 7 will slot in towards the bottom of the Polestar lineup, alongside the Polestar 2 fastback that's set to receive a second generation. MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from: Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed the new Polestar 7 will be followed by an as-yet unnamed next-generation model of its own, which will also be produced in the same plant. While all Polestars sold in Australia are produced in China, the EV brand has been diversifying its manufacturing operations, with the Polestar 3 large SUV entering production in the US and the Polestar 4 mid-size SUV soon to be produced in Korea. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the name, the Polestar 7 will be the brand's smallest model as Polestar persists with a naming system based on the order in which it launches its models – even though the Polestar 6 convertible's launch has been pushed back to after the 7's. Confused? Basically, don't expect a BMW 7 Series limousine rival, but rather a compact electric SUV and therefore likely a corporate cousin to models like the Volvo EX30, Smart #3 and Zeekr X from elsewhere within the Geely empire. A single teaser image of the Polestar 7 released this week doesn't reveal much, other than bold daytime running lights that fit in neatly with those employed by other Polestar products. Polestar says the new SUV will "utilise a technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors". That indicates a shared platform, rather than a Polestar-specific platform like that used by the Polestar 5 grand tourer due later this year, though the brand promises "adaptations will be made to create the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for". Volvo has confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a "common technology base" with the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be based on the new SPA3 platform, as well as an unspecified Volvo. Existing Polestar vehicles already share their platforms with other Geely-owned brands. Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular production location, with Jaguar Land Rover also manufacturing its Land Rover Defender and Discovery there, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturing the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg there. Kia and Stellantis also produce vehicles there for the European market. Above: Polestar 3 production Polestar notes the location of the Kosice factory "offers good logistical connections to European markets and a developed supplier base", while Volvo has confirmed the plant – which is costing 1.2 billion euros (A$2.15bn) to develop – will be able to produce up to 250,000 cars per year. But producing the vehicle in Europe also means it won't be subject to tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese vehicle imports. "Our strategy of utilising Group architectures as the base for our future model line-up gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner," said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. "With a design and sporty driving characteristics that are instantly recognisable, Polestar 7 will set new standards in the premium compact SUV segment." The Polestar 7 will slot in towards the bottom of the Polestar lineup, alongside the Polestar 2 fastback that's set to receive a second generation. MORE: Everything Polestar Content originally sourced from: Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed the new Polestar 7 will be followed by an as-yet unnamed next-generation model of its own, which will also be produced in the same plant. While all Polestars sold in Australia are produced in China, the EV brand has been diversifying its manufacturing operations, with the Polestar 3 large SUV entering production in the US and the Polestar 4 mid-size SUV soon to be produced in Korea. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the name, the Polestar 7 will be the brand's smallest model as Polestar persists with a naming system based on the order in which it launches its models – even though the Polestar 6 convertible's launch has been pushed back to after the 7's. Confused? Basically, don't expect a BMW 7 Series limousine rival, but rather a compact electric SUV and therefore likely a corporate cousin to models like the Volvo EX30, Smart #3 and Zeekr X from elsewhere within the Geely empire. A single teaser image of the Polestar 7 released this week doesn't reveal much, other than bold daytime running lights that fit in neatly with those employed by other Polestar products. Polestar says the new SUV will "utilise a technology base from Volvo Cars, benefiting from group component sharing, cell-to-body technology with next-generation battery density and performance, as well as the next generation of in-house developed e-motors". That indicates a shared platform, rather than a Polestar-specific platform like that used by the Polestar 5 grand tourer due later this year, though the brand promises "adaptations will be made to create the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for". Volvo has confirmed the Polestar 7 will share a "common technology base" with the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be based on the new SPA3 platform, as well as an unspecified Volvo. Existing Polestar vehicles already share their platforms with other Geely-owned brands. Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular production location, with Jaguar Land Rover also manufacturing its Land Rover Defender and Discovery there, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturing the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg there. Kia and Stellantis also produce vehicles there for the European market. Above: Polestar 3 production Polestar notes the location of the Kosice factory "offers good logistical connections to European markets and a developed supplier base", while Volvo has confirmed the plant – which is costing 1.2 billion euros (A$2.15bn) to develop – will be able to produce up to 250,000 cars per year. But producing the vehicle in Europe also means it won't be subject to tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese vehicle imports. "Our strategy of utilising Group architectures as the base for our future model line-up gives us access to the best, latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner," said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. "With a design and sporty driving characteristics that are instantly recognisable, Polestar 7 will set new standards in the premium compact SUV segment." The Polestar 7 will slot in towards the bottom of the Polestar lineup, alongside the Polestar 2 fastback that's set to receive a second generation. 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Polestar to start EV sales in France this year
Polestar, the Geely-owned premium electric car brand, has initiated sales in France, marking the company's entry into its 28th market. The full model line-up, including the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and Polestar 4, is now available for order in this new market. The brand's strategy in France will encompass direct-to-consumer sales through the Polestar website and a physical retail presence. Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said: 'We are very excited to bring our portfolio of performance EVs to France, one of Europe's fastest growing EV markets. Our cars are already receiving fantastic media reviews in France, and we look forward to seeing more and more Polestars on French roads during the second half of the year.' The first retail site is slated to open in the iconic racing village of Le Mans in July, with plans to establish locations in up to ten key cities in the latter half of the year. These retail sites will be supported by selected partners from the Volvo Cars network. Polestar France managing director Stephane Le Guevel added: 'We have an ambitious expansion plan in France, with an ambition to open up to ten sales points already in 2025 and accelerating even further in 2026. The Polestar brand is a perfect fit for France with a strong focus on performance, design and sustainability." Additionally, Polestar has established a comprehensive service network in France, offering more than one hundred service points nationwide to ensure customer support from the outset Also, in May, Polestar reported an 4% increase in year-over-year revenue for the first quarter of 2025. This growth, amounting to $608m, is attributed to a rise in electric vehicle sales and an improved gross margin, up from $330m during the same period in the previous year. The company has also achieved a positive gross margin of 7%, which is a notable improvement from the negative margin reported in the first quarter of 2024. "Polestar to start EV sales in France this year" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
