Polestar's Australian operations commence as Polestar 2 EV confirmed for November 2021
A US-spec Polestar 2. Image: Polestar
Polestar Automotive Australia’s managing director Samantha Johnson has confirmed in a pre-launch event that the brand will arrive in Australia from November 2021.
“We’re delighted to announce that the highly anticipated all-electric Polestar 2 is expected to be launched locally by November 2021,” Johnson said in a note by email.
“Polestar sees considerable potential in the Australian market, which is why it will be one of the first markets to launch as part of the company’s Asia Pacific expansion.”
The Polestar 2 is built in China by parent company Geely, and has met widespread acclaim overseas. Australia will be one of the first markets to receive the car outside the United States and Europe, and with its 78 kWh battery and all-wheel-drive, is expected to be priced similarly to Tesla’s Model 3. The Polestar 2 is a tech-focused sedan and is the first vehicle to be launched with the Android Automotive — as distinct from Android Auto — operating system for seamless in-car Google integration.
The Polestar 2 sits on Geely-Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture platform, which underpins the Volvo XC40 and C40, as well as a number of Geely and Lynk & Co vehicles. The XC40 is also scheduled to arrive in Australia later this year.
Polestar is independent of Volvo and will therefore create its own facilities, management team, and retail operations in Australia. Vehicles will be available to order online, but Polestar will also build its ‘Polestar Spaces’ in high-traffcked capital city areas. The Spaces aim to take the stress out of the vehicle purchasing experience; and allow customers to get up close with the product in a high-end gallery-like environment.
Polestar Automotive Australia has commenced Australian operations and is on the hunt for more staff
Polestar Automotive Australia has already commenced its search for local team members to fill the positions of planning, order and delivery manager, customer care operations specialist, and community and customer relationship management (CRM) manager. The company hasn’t outlined just where it plans to locate its Spaces and servicing facilities, but we can expect that information closer to local launch.
Source: The Driven