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Hertz Is Walking Back A Big Bet On EVs. Here's What's Really Going On

Hertz Is Walking Back A Big Bet On EVs. Here's What's Really Going On

Hertz is cutting a third of its EV rental car fleet and replacing it with gas-powered cars. But the real issue goes deeper than you think.

By Kevin Williams 10h ago

Polestar 3 Range, Specs And Pricing Overview

Polestar 3 Range, Specs And Pricing Overview

The new model is expected to arrive in mid-2024.

By Mark Kane Jan 1 2024

A Used Polestar 2 Is An Incredible Performance EV Bargain Now

A Used Polestar 2 Is An Incredible Performance EV Bargain Now

A used example of this sleek EV liftback can be found for as low as $30,000. That's a lot of performance and range for not much cash.

By Andrew Lambrecht Dec 26 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Polestar 4 Production Starts In China, International Sales In 2024

Polestar 4 Production Starts In China, International Sales In 2024

Customer deliveries will begin in China before the end of this year, but the rest of the world will wait a bit.

By Mark Kane Nov 15 2023

Polestar 6 To Stay Into Production For As Long As There's Demand

Polestar 6 To Stay Into Production For As Long As There's Demand

The electric roadster won't be limited to the initial batch of 500 cars.

By Angel Sergeev Nov 13 2023

Here’s Why The Polestar 4 and 5 Don’t Have A Rear Window

Here’s Why The Polestar 4 and 5 Don’t Have A Rear Window

The decision to cut the rear window was more than just for style reasons.

By Kevin Williams Nov 10 2023

Polestar 5 To Test '100 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes' Extreme Fast-Charging Cells

Polestar 5 To Test '100 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes' Extreme Fast-Charging Cells

A Polestar 5 prototype fitted with StoreDot's XFC cells will be demonstrated in 2024 to see how the tech can be brought to production.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 9 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Polestar Cuts Delivery, Profit Margin Forecast Even With Revenue And Sales Up

Polestar Cuts Delivery, Profit Margin Forecast Even With Revenue And Sales Up

The company mentions "weakening global consumer demand particularly affecting the rate of EV adoption."

By Mark Kane Nov 9 2023

Polestar 5 To Offer 'Superior Driving Range' Thanks To SK On Battery

Polestar 5 To Offer 'Superior Driving Range' Thanks To SK On Battery

The high performance 4-door GT will enter production in 2025.

By Mark Kane Nov 6 2023

2024 Polestar 2 Adds 'Give It Back After Five Months' Lease Deal From $349 A Month (Updated)

2024 Polestar 2 Adds 'Give It Back After Five Months' Lease Deal From $349 A Month (Updated)

With the Polestar 2's flexible lease deal, you can return the car after just five payments if it's not for you.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 6 2023

Here's How The Polestar 4 Became The Brand's Carbon Emissions Champion

The Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon impact at launch of all the brand's cars – 19.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Here's why.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 2 2023

Polestar Sold Almost 14,000 Electric Cars Globally In Q3 2023

Polestar Sold Almost 14,000 Electric Cars Globally In Q3 2023

The company says that it prioritizes value over volume.

By Mark Kane Oct 5 2023

Polestar 3 Development Almost Done, US Production To Start In Q1 2024

Polestar 3 Development Almost Done, US Production To Start In Q1 2024

The electric mid-size SUV has just completed two weeks of extreme hot weather testing in the United Arab Emirates.

By Dan Mihalascu Sep 26 2023

Polestar 3 Designer Criticizes Cars Shaped Like A Potato For The Sake Of Aero

Polestar 3 Designer Criticizes Cars Shaped Like A Potato For The Sake Of Aero

He also thinks excessive ambient lighting makes a car's interior look like a mini Vegas.

By Adrian Padeanu Sep 21 2023

Polestar Synergy Electric Fantasy Supercar Debuts At IAA Mobility

Polestar Synergy Electric Fantasy Supercar Debuts At IAA Mobility

The spectacular 1:1 scale model is a combination of three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest.

By Dan Mihalascu Sep 4 2023

Range / Efficiency

2024 Polestar 2 EPA Ratings Reveal Increased Range And Efficiency

2024 Polestar 2 EPA Ratings Reveal Increased Range And Efficiency

The model offers up to 320 miles in single-motor, and up to 276 miles in dual-motor version.

By Mark Kane Aug 29 2023

Autonomous Vehicles

Polestar 4 To Get Mobileye's Chauffeur Eyes-Off, Hands-Off ADAS

Polestar 4 To Get Mobileye's Chauffeur Eyes-Off, Hands-Off ADAS

The electric crossover coupe will become the first production car to feature the autonomous driving tech, but not from launch.

By Dan Mihalascu Aug 25 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Polestar 2 Production Hits 150,000-Unit Milestone

Polestar 2 Production Hits 150,000-Unit Milestone

The company is now preparing to produce several new models: Polestar 3, 4, 5 and 6.

By Mark Kane Aug 24 2023

Goodwood Festival of Speed

New Polestar 5 Prototype, Polestar 3 Make Dynamic Debuts At Goodwood

New Polestar 5 Prototype, Polestar 3 Make Dynamic Debuts At Goodwood

This is probably the best look yet at the upcoming 2025 Polestar 5 electric four-door GT.

By Dan Mihalascu Jul 13 2023

Used Electric Car Prices Are Collapsing: Here Are Some Deals

Used Electric Car Prices Are Collapsing: Here Are Some Deals

In 2023, the car market has seen a drastic shift. Tesla's price cuts and increased production mean that buyers are in for a treat.

By Andrew Lambrecht Jul 11 2023

Polestar Increased Electric Car Sales In Q2 2023 By 36%

Polestar Increased Electric Car Sales In Q2 2023 By 36%

The company now aims for 60,000-70,000 units in 2023, compared to 80,000 previously.

By Mark Kane Jul 6 2023

Polestar Announces Switch To NACS In North America From 2025

Polestar Announces Switch To NACS In North America From 2025

New Polestar vehicles sold in the US and Canada from 2025 will be equipped with the NACS charging port by default.

By Dan Mihalascu Jun 29 2023

Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, And Polestar Fill Bottom Spots In Initial Quality Study

Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, And Polestar Fill Bottom Spots In Initial Quality Study

New cars from all four EV makers have over 250 problems per 100 vehicles, according to J.D. Power.

By Iulian Dnistran Jun 22 2023

2024 Polestar 2 Starts At $51,300, Deliveries Begin In August

2024 Polestar 2 Starts At $51,300, Deliveries Begin In August

The 2024 Polestar 2 is more expensive than its predecessor, but it brings significant powertrain and equipment updates.

By Dan Mihalascu Jun 13 2023

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