Polestar has officially arrived Down Under, with the automaker beginning sales of the all-electric Polestar 2 before deliveries commence in March. Polestar has been drumming up as much hype as possible to boost the company's profile in Australia in recent weeks, with the car manufacturer hosting a 'test-drive roadshow' in Sydney, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Polestar gave over 1,600 customers the opportunity to experience its new EV model in person.
The test-drive roadshow was a huge success for Polestar with customers placing nearly 300 orders for the Polestar 2 EV 48 hours after the event. Polestar's Australian arm will sell the Polestar 2 in three different guises, rivaling the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model 3 in the electric sedan segment.
The Polestar 2 range starts with the basic Standard range model, which has a single electric motor and a starting price of AU$59,900 ($43,109). For customers who want to travel longer distances, they can go for the long range single motor version which has a starting price of AU$64,900 ($46,707). Last but not the least in the Polestar 2 range is the Long range dual motor variant that has a starting price of AU$69,900 ($50,305).
Polestar has decided to adopt a direct-to-customer sales model in Australia which includes a Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. With this sales model, Australian customers can return their Polestar vehicle for a full refund within seven days of delivery as long as the car has not been driven more than 500 kilometers. All Polestar vehicles sold in Australia also come with a 5-year service plan, 5-year roadside assistance, and a 5-year warranty.
Polestar Australia managing director Samantha Johnson issued a statement regarding the company's entry Down Under, saying, "There is incredible interest in electric vehicles in Australia, with sales increasing by more than 190 percent year-on-year in 2021."
Johnson added that they are thrilled that the Polestar 2 is now here to help meet the Australian public's demand for the company's electric vehicles. She said that with 180 vehicles already on-the-ground in Australia and ready for delivery next month, the Polestar 2 will further accelerate their national shift to an electric-vehicle fleet."
Australian drivers who want to acquire a Polestar 2 as soon as possible, however, will have to choose from a bunch of pre-configured options to get their electric vehicle next month. Based on the car brand's website, a total of 19 Polestar electric vehicles are available for customers.
There is the standard single-motor variant which has a 170kW power output that can help the electric vehicle last up to 440 kilometers. The long-range dual-motor option has a 300kW power output with a range of 480 kilometers. For customers wanting the longest driving range possible for their Polestar 2, the single-motor version with long-range battery is a terrific choice. That EV has a 170kW power output and a range of 540 kilometers.
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