2022 Polestar 2: Deliveries of the electric model begin

UPDATE, March 22: Deliveries of the 2022 Polestar 2 have started in Melbourne and Sydney, with other states to follow in the coming weeks.

The Polestar 2 is the carmaker’s first foray into the Australian market, with the Tesla Model 3 firmly in its sights following Polestar’s transition from the performance arm of Volvo to an all-electric brand in its own right.

Priced from $59,900 before on-road costs for the Standard Range single-motor variant, the Polestar 2 is one of the few new cars to enjoy ample stock, with hundreds of unallocated vehicles already in the country and further shipments on the way.

“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,” said Samantha Johnson, Head of Polestar Australia.

“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."

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February 18: The incoming Polestar 2 has now gone on sale to the Australian public after reservations first opened late last year.

Having been taken on a tour of Australia in 2021 as a part of the manufacturer's local roadshow, the Polestar 2 is now officially on sale to all prospective buyers, with the first examples slated to arrive on owner's driveways from March.

According to the Australian arm of Polestar, more than 1600 people sampled its sole offering during the east-coast roadshow, with around 300 reservations being taken within the past 48 hours.

Just as it goes on sale, Polestar has backed its product with a seven-day money-back guarantee, promising new owners to have one week and up to 500 kilometres with the vehicle before getting a full refund if they're not totally satisfied.

Managing Director Samantha Johnson said a significant uptake in electric vehicle sales last year means now is the perfect time for the brand to launch, backing its vehicles with the money-back guarantee.

“There is incredible interest in electric vehicles in Australia, with sales increasing by more than 190 per cent year-on-year in 2021," said Johnson.

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"We’re thrilled that the Polestar 2 is now here to help meet that demand. With 180 vehicles on-the-ground in Australia and ready for delivery in March, the Polestar 2 will further accelerate our national shift to an electric-vehicle fleet.

"A new vehicle is often the second-largest purchase a person will make after a home, so it’s important to not only recognise that, but to also stand behind our vehicles – and our customers – with a guarantee that provides the peace-of-mind and confidence in the direct-to-consumer model.

“We see that Australians are increasingly ready to make the switch to electric vehicles, and this guarantee is designed to make that transition as easy as possible for Polestar 2 customers."

The Polestar 2 is available in three variants locally – Standard Range Single Motor ($59,900), Long Range Single Motor ($64,900) and Long Range Dual Motor ($69,900), all prices are before on-road costs.