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The 2024 Polestar Design Contest is all about dreams, with designers the world over challenged to design a car that isn’t concerned with realism, rules, or even available technology. This year we held our annual Design Contest in collaboration with the legendary brand, Hot Wheels. Craig Callum, Design Manager at Hot Wheels, talks to us about the competition, what stood out about the winning design, and just how hard it will be to build a Polestar Hot Wheels.

Electric vehicles are no longer few and far between on Australian roads. From our bustling cities to the sprawling regions, the number of electric options for families, commuters and travelers continues to grow. With increasing choice in the EV landscape, vehicles need to prove themselves to cut through the noise. Polestar 4 is out to do just that. Our fastest, most innovative production car to date, the electric SUV coupé has had people talking well before its arrival in Australia. It’s been driven on all kinds of roads, all over the world, including at our global test drive event in Madrid, Spain. Now, the Swedish-engineered Polestar 4 is ready to prove itself Down Under.

With Google built-in, you can do so much more than simply navigate to that meeting or hunt for your favourite pop song. Turn the digital dial up a notch and learn how to control tech in the smart home or synchronise your busy diary with Polestar infotainment systems.

Polestar’s online configurator gives you the freedom to create a vehicle that reflects your style, needs, and priorities, whether you value efficiency, performance, luxury, or all of the above. This guide will walk you through every option, pack, and upgrade so you can build the perfect Polestar 3 to match your lifestyle. So let’s walk through the process, step by step, and explore what makes each choice unique.

If you've ever been inside one of our award-winning Polestar Spaces, you'll know it's not your normal car showroom. Minimalistic. Monochrome. Immersive. Each Space is a carefully sculpted representation of our design philosophy writ large in steel and concrete. It's no wonder that some of the most innovative artists from around the world choose this environment to display their latest work.

Google Maps isn’t just your navigation app – it’s your travel companion. In our Polestar vehicles, Google Maps comes alive, fully integrated into the Android Automotive OS, offering features that transform how you plan, navigate, and optimise each drive. From route planning to real-time charging updates, this is the ultimate toolkit for maximising your EV experience. Here’s a look at how Google Maps can elevate every kilometre in your Polestar.

Engineered in Sweden and tested in the harshest of winter conditions, snow and ice is a familiar setting for us. In this article, we will give you tips on how to maximise the range and performance of your Polestar during the winter months.

There’s no denying the scientific fact that electric vehicles emit nothing from their collective tailpipes, helping to reduce CO₂ emissions. But does the argument that they have a bigger carbon footprint than their internal combustion engine counterparts really hold up? We don't think so — but what do the facts say?

It is now do-or-die time and promises are only real if we keep them.

Gracing the cinemas of Melbourne for its 34th year running, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival has become a staple of the city’s arts and culture calendar. Lauded as one of Australia’s premier cinema showcases, the 2024 festival kicks off with a program of shorts, features and documentaries centered around this year’s theme: Formative Sound and Vision. Returning as a proud Supporting Partner in 2024, Polestar celebrates the festival for being a pioneer in the arts industry pushing boundaries and opening minds, as we strive to do the same in the automotive industry.

In a country known for its vast and varied landscapes, driving across Australia offers a front-row seat to dramatic scenery shifts, all with their own unique driving conditions. From long, flat stretches to tight, twisting loops, Australia demands a vehicle that’s as adaptable as it is capable. Enter: Polestar 3. Having already impressed journalists at an international test drive event in Spain, our first electric SUV now faced a new challenge: tackling Australia’s own unique landscape. On Tasmania's winding East Coast, Australian journalists were invited to explore this Swedish-engineered SUV’s performance and handling characteristics on the demanding roads of our island state.