Giltrap Group will represent Polestar

The Polestar 2 electric performance fastback will be available to order later in 2021 with Auckland-based Giltrap Group appointed official representative of Polestar cars in New Zealand.

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“We are excited to bring Polestar to New Zealand, which is one of the world’s leading producers of renewable electricity,” Polestar Asia Pacific region head Nathan Forshaw says.

“As a premium electric brand, we found a natural partner in Giltrap Group, and we are pleased to join their portfolio of premium and luxury automotive brands.”

Polestar New Zealand brand manager Bruce Fowler says Giltrap Group can’t wait to introduce Kiwis to the Polestar experience.

“The timing couldn’t be better, with the recent introduction of the government’s Clean Car Discount scheme.”

Polestar cars are purchased online through a simplified, 100% digital process, which is complemented by physical retail locations known around the world as Polestar Spaces and Polestar Destinations.

These bespoke retail environments allow consumers to interact physically with the brand, meeting with Polestar Specialists to explore the car in more detail, including test drives.

The first Polestar Destination in New Zealand is planned to open to the public in Auckland later in 2021.

Launched internationally in 2020, Polestar 2 has won high favour with customers, fans and the world’s press during its first year on sale.

Awards and accolades include Car of the Year titles in Norway and Switzerland, BBC Top Gear magazine’s Best All-Round EV, Red Dot’s Best of the Best for Product Design, and the coveted Golden Steering Wheel in Germany.

“Polestar 2 is a very attractive, powerful car with an avant-garde, modern design that really stands out, and our customers are very passionate about it,” Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath says.

“It has that perfect combination of key attributes; electric, sustainable, digital, outstanding aesthetics and superb handling – the best of all worlds.”

Polestar 2 was the first car to feature Google built-in. The Android Automotive OS infotainment system provides a solid and adaptable digital environment for apps and vehicle functions to coexist and brings embedded Google services to a car for the first time – including the Google Assistant, Google Maps with support for electric vehicles and the Google Play Store.

Natural voice control and an 11-inch touch screen display bring the new interface to life. Constant connectivity also ensures that all apps stay updated – as well as the car itself. With over-the-air (OTA) updates, Polestar regularly releases software updates that include new features and upgrades.

In New Zealand the Polestar 2 model range will include three versions, each offering a mix of performance and range.

The standard range single motor version will feature a 165kW/330Nm electric motor and a 69kWh battery pack.

The long-range single motor version increases battery capacity to 78kWh and includes a 170kW/330Nm powertrain.

The range-topping long-range dual motor variant has two electric motors and the 78kWh battery, with a total output of 300kW and 660Nm.

Detailed pricing and specifications will be released alongside online order books later in 2021.