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September 11, 2025

Polestar flagship NZ-bound

September 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar flagship NZ-bound

Two grades, two performance levels and plenty of sophistication. 

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September 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 5, Polestar NZ, Bruce Fowler, Giltrap Group, EV
January 14, 2025

Will refresh restore Model Y’s status?

January 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Will refresh restore Model Y’s status?

The world’s most popular electric car has been doing it tough here for the past year. Can a just announced refresh reverse that?

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January 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla, Polestar
Tesla NZ, Model Y, Juniper, Polestar 2, Polestar NZ
February 22, 2024

Order book open for September-due Polestar 4

February 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Order book open for September-due Polestar 4

Rakish crossover rival for Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3 and Audi Q4 kicks in from just under $120k.

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February 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, Audi Q4, Polestar NZ, Bruce Fowler
September 27, 2023

Polestar 3 launch timing delay signalled

September 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar 3 launch timing delay signalled

Though the NZ distributor has a car on show, the latest factory admission suggests Polestar 3 might not be available for months beyond the original January release.

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September 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 3, Polestar NZ, Polestar 2, Auckland, Polestar Space, Shaun Summerfield
February 09, 2023

Polestar 3 pricing for NZ coming soon

February 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar 3 pricing for NZ coming soon

Australia announces intent to take new sports utility in two variants, from just under $146,000. NZ prices for the same derivatives are out next week.

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February 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 3, Polestar NZ, lidar
January 25, 2023

Bigger battery, rear-drive up to 635kms’ range

January 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bigger battery, rear-drive up to 635kms’ range

A big refresh for Polestar 2 delivers radical revisions

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January 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 2, Polestar NZ, Volvo NZ, Recharge, C40, XC40, CATL, LG Chem, Sweden, Geely
October 27, 2022

C40 set to spark up Volvo’s electric drive

October 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
C40 set to spark up Volvo’s electric drive

Battery-dedicated crossover is going to be a core performer – and it won’t be hampered by Polestar’s equivalent.

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October 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo, Polestar
C40 Recharge, XC40 Recharge, Ben Montgomery, Volvo NZ, Polestar NZ, EX90, XC90, XC60
October 13, 2022

Polestar 3 blends heavy and light

October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar 3 blends heavy and light

Minimalism and mass are elements of the Sino-Swede’s new sports utility, revealed today.

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October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 3, Polestar NZ, Polestar 2, Geely
August 17, 2022

Open-air Polestar a goer

August 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Open-air Polestar a goer

Electric brand has green-lit production version of sensational 02 showstopper.

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August 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
02, Polestar NZ, Polestar 2, Polestar 5, convertible
June 15, 2022

Polestar’s Goodwood goodies

June 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar’s Goodwood goodies

A future flagship and a limited-edition version of the Kiwi market favourite will feature in the world’s most famous driveway sprint.

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June 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 5, BST edition 270, Polestar NZ
June 09, 2022

NZ has A-list standing for Polestar 3

June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
 NZ has A-list standing for Polestar 3

Local distributor will ensure Kiwis are on pole for exciting electric SUV.

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June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar NZ, Giltrap Group, electric, EV
May 28, 2022

Clear road for updated Polestar 2

May 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Clear road for updated Polestar 2

Improvements and alterations, but prices have risen.

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May 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar NZ, Polestar 2
March 03, 2022

Polestar opens up with 02

March 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar opens up with 02

Sino-Swedish electric carmaker reveals rakish roadster concept

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March 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
02, Precept, Polestar NZ
October 01, 2021

Rebate eligibility for Polestar 2

October 01, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Rebate eligibility for Polestar 2

Single motor versions of the incoming Polestar 2 will achieve Government’s electric car rebate.

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October 01, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Volvo, Polestar NZ, Polestar 2
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