POLESTAR has outlined approximate Australian launch timings for its vary of future autos, which shall be recognized by quantity chronologically from 3 by way of 6 over the subsequent three years.
Talking with Australian media on the worldwide launch of the Polestar 3 and 4, Polestar head of product communications Brent Ellis stated the model is continuous to construct on its success since launching seven years in the past, the incoming SUV vary set to broaden enchantment in additional common market segments.
“This 12 months is a extremely vital 12 months for us and is one which successfully begins and opens the subsequent chapter in our firm’s historical past with the addition of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4,” he stated.
“These (autos) are going into margin and quantity development segments; they’re after all automobiles that individuals need in very fashionable segments, and so they additionally herald some manufacturing diversification, initially with the Polestar 3 going into manufacturing within the US and likewise with the Polestar 4 down the road as nicely into South Korea.”
Whereas the growth of manufacturing for Polestar fashions will certainly help the model in strengthening its attain into different markets – with manufacturing targets of 290,000 models yearly steered by mid-decade – it’s at the moment unclear from the place future fashions for the Australian market shall be sourced.
Mr Ellis was unable to offer element on the supply of right-hand drive autos from both the USA or South Korea, hinting that regionally sourced Polestar fashions would proceed to be imported from China.
“This implies we now turn into a three-car firm with Polestar 2 within the C-D phase, Polestar 3 within the E phase, and Polestar 4 within the D phase,” he continued.
“If you happen to take a look at Polestar 2, 3 and 4, you take a look at greater volumes. These automobiles are constructed on group platforms and are produced in factories leveraging our founding dad or mum firms, their infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing talents, and R&D operations.”
The momentum – and returns – the Polestar 3 and 4 will provide the producer ought to pave the way in which for extra distinctive fashions within the years forward.
Already-announced Polestar 5 and 6 fashions will see the Sino-Swedish model unfold its wings to supply autos constructed upon its personal platforms, and with greater efficiency and extra cutting-edge know-how.
“(The Polestar 5 and 6) are extra bespoke automobiles,” outlined Mr Ellis.
“They’re (constructed) on our personal platform, they are going to be in-built our personal manufacturing unit, and they’re going to have a extra mid-volume when it comes to their lifecycle manufacturing numbers – that offers you an thought of how our portfolio begins to develop and the place the automobiles slot in with one another.”
In growth since 2022, the Polestar 5 is confirmed for the Australian market and is predicted to be priced from round $160,000 plus on-road prices in single-motor type, and round $240,000 + ORC in dual-motor configuration.
Will probably be adopted virtually instantly by the limited-build Polestar 6, a 2+2-seater with sporty proportions that may arrive as a competitor to the all-electric next-generation Porsche Cayman and Boxster, due in mid-2025, and upcoming electrical sportscars from Lotus, one other sister model below the umbrella of Chinese language automotive conglomerate Geely.
Developed in-house, the Polestar 6 will characteristic the high-performance, 800-volt electrical structure already confirmed for the Polestar 5. This consists of output of as much as 650kW and 900Nm from a dual-motor powertrain, a focused 0-100km/h dash time of three.2 seconds and a high velocity of 250km/h.
Go to GoAuto once more quickly for our worldwide launch evaluate of the Polestar 3 and 4 vary from Spain.
