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Deliveries of the first customer orders for the Polestar 2 electric fastback have begun in Sydney and Melbourne.
The brand says deliveries of the Polestar 2 will commence in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory in late March. Western Australia deliveries will start in April.
Test drives are currently available in Sydney and Melbourne with new dates for Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth to be released shortly says Polestar Australia which is headquartered in Sydney. Details regarding a retail network of Polestar Spaces and Destinations will be announced in the second quarter of 2022.
Since announcing the start of sales in February, Polestar has seen a surge in demand for its first model to launch in the Australian new car market, which is due to be followed by an SUV, the Polestar 3, expected to arrive in Australia in 2023.
“This is a very proud moment for everyone at Polestar as we commence official handovers to Australian owners just a few weeks after first going on-sale,” Head of Polestar Australia Samantha Johnson says.
“Launching a new electric vehicle in Australia at a time when incentives are gaining momentum and more consumers are looking to accelerate their transition to EVs is very exciting.
“It’s great to be part of the journey, and we can’t wait to see more of our cars on Australian roads.”
Polestar’s direct-to-consumer online model means Polestar 2 can be bought online, anytime and anywhere.
Pricing for Polestar 2 starts at $59,900* for the Standard range Single motor version, and $64,900* for the Long range Single motor version. The Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor variant headlines the Polestar 2 model range, priced at $69,900*.
Prices are Manufacturer Suggested List Price. Customer drive away pricing can be calculated on the Polestar Australia website.
From 2022, Polestar plans to launch one new electric vehicle per year, starting with Polestar 3 – the company’s first electric performance SUV. Polestar 4 is expected to follow in 2023, a smaller electric performance SUV coupe.
In 2024, the Polestar 5 electric performance 4-door GT is planned to be launched as the production evolution of Polestar Precept – the concept car that Polestar released in 2020.
