Polestar In New Zealand: Performance-Driven Electric Cars For 2024

Polestar, Volvo's electric car offspring, rolled into New Zealand like a confused teenager at a metal concert. All "Scandi-cool design" and "performance heritage," they're basically trying to sell you a station wagon with a battery pack and convince you it's the next big thing.

Don't get me wrong, their Polestar 2 in New Zealand ain't bad looking. It's got that sleek, sportback vibe and a minimalist interior that screams "adulting done right." But let's be real, it can't quite shake the ghost of the Volvo 850R wagon living in its trunk.

Their whole "performance" thing is a bit wonky too. They brag about 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, then hit you with a weight that would rival a hippo in a tutu. Performance these days is about more than just drag racing, my friends.

Speaking of dragging, their sales model is all "forget dealerships, hello fancy online showrooms and a sprinkle of service centers!" Sounds futuristic, right? Feels more like they're dodging the whole greasy handshake, questionable coffee, and endless paperwork that dealerships are famous for. Maybe there's a reason for stereotypes, Polestar.

But hey, maybe I'm just being a Debbie Downer. Maybe there's a crowd out there who digs electric Volvos in New Zealand with a side of existential dread. Who wouldn't want to ponder the environment's woes while cruising down the highway in a slightly-too-tall electric wagon?

Look, Polestar in New Zealand has potential. If they can slim down their cars, ditch the dealership dodgeball, and maybe inject some excitement into their brand, they could carve out a niche. But for now, they're stuck between a rock (Volvo's reputation) and a not-so-hard place (a decent but forgettable electric car).

On this page, Ccarprice provides the latest 2024 Polestar Car Prices in New Zealand.