Olympic Swimmer Joins Polestar In Gold Performance Car
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Polestar has announced a partnership with a gold-medal winning Olympic swimmer, a figure who has racked up nine Olympic medals, Commonwealth and World Cup honours, and even a world record. Away from the lane ropes he has positioned himself as a sustainability advocate and is preparing for the arrival of his first child. To mark the moment he has swapped his ute for a Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor Performance finished in gold.
Polestar Australia’s managing director commented on the tie-up, noting pride in partnering with a young athlete determined to make a difference. The connection is framed around a shared focus on performance and a commitment to sustainability.
The swimmer himself said he is excited by the partnership, describing a recent shift to more conscious choices both in training and everyday life. He added that Polestar’s emphasis on innovation and industry change mirrors the way he approaches challenges.
Polestar 4: Coupe Looks, SUV Space, Gold Finish
The Polestar 4 arrives in Australia in Long range Single motor and Long range Dual motor guises. The Single motor model offers up to 620 km of range, while the Dual motor is rated up to 580 km. It aims to combine sleek coupe proportions with SUV practicality, using an unconventional rear design that replaces a traditional rear windscreen with a high-definition camera feed. Claimed performance makes it the fastest Polestar yet, with a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds. Pricing starts at $78,500*.
Polestar Lineup And Performance Figures
Polestar’s broader line-up is available for test drives across an expanded network of retail Spaces around Australia. The Polestar 3 Long range Single motor is promoted as Australia’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP figure of 706 km and pricing from $118,420*. There are two Long range Dual motor variants for the 3, producing up to 380 kW of power and 910 Nm of torque. The Polestar 2 remains the electric performance fastback in the range, offered across three variants with Standard range and Long range powertrains, and pricing commencing at $62,400*.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
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