Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, has announced that is has reached the production milestone of 150,000 for the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback, in a testament to the company’s continued growth globally. Polestar 2 was the brand’s first volume car, which went into production in 2020.
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, Polestar’s sole dealer representative in the UAE, has enjoyed immense interest in Polestar 2 since its launch in Q1 of 2022.
Hasan Nergiz, Managing Director for Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, comments: “Polestar 2 continues to drive sales for the brand in the UAE, with strong anticipation generated for future models to come, thus demonstrating the UAE’s readiness for sustainable mobility in a progressive performance EV.”
Interest in the Polestar brand was further boosted by an exclusive showcase of the Polestar 6 electric performance roadster concept at the Emirates Towers, Dubai, in February 2023. In addition, a presentation of the future EV portfolio of Polestar, which includes the Polestar 3, Polestar 4, Polestar 5 and Polestar 6, was hosted at ADGM in Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island in May 2023.
UAE sales of the Polestar 2 have been supported by the state-of-the-art Polestar Space at the Mall of the Emirates, which can accommodate up to three Polestar EVs at a time, in addition to a configuration studio for customers to create their perfect Polestar, as well as two private consultation rooms for one-to-one interactions with Polestar Specialists.
The Polestar 2 model range includes three variants with a combination of long- and standard-range batteries as large as 78 kWh, and dual- and single-motor powertrains with as much as 300 kW / 408 hp and 660 Nm.
About Al-Futtaim Automotive:
Al-Futtaim Automotive, one of the main five operating divisions within the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, is a conglomerate of motoring-related businesses, franchising some of the world’s most-recognised automotive brands and services.
Operating in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa and empowered by around 9,000 associates, the UAE-headquartered Group’s services span across distribution of new and used vehicles, manufacturing, leasing, and aftersales.
Ranging from passenger cars to SUVs, commercial vehicles, industrial and construction equipment as well as motorbikes and quads, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group offers an integrative customer-centric experience for motorists, fleet operators and contractors alike, and strives to become the leader in tailor-made mobility solutions
About Al-Futtaim Group:
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands.
Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information visit: http://www.alfuttaim.com
About Polestar:
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available online in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company plans to create the first truly climate-neutral production car, without offsetting, by 2030.
In the United Arab Emirates, Polestar is based in Dubai. A retail location, known as a Polestar Space, is available in Mall of the Emirates for customers to physically engage with non-commissioned Polestar Specialists, arrange test drives and schedule handovers.
Polestar 2 launched in 2019 as the electric performance fastback with avant-garde Scandinavian design and up to 350 kW. Polestar 3 launched in late 2022 as the SUV for the electric age – a large high-performance SUV that delivers sports car dynamics with a low stance and spacious interior. Polestar plans to release three more electric performance vehicles through to 2026.
