Polestar 2 Defeats Tesla Model 3 and Wins in Germany's Competitive EV Market

The Polestar 2 has emerged to become Germany's most popular electric company car in 2022, outpacing rivals like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, and the Volkswagen ID.4, in one of the world's most competitive car markets.

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The Geely-owned brand has also entered the top ten overall standings, competing against popular favorites such as the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, Ford Focus, and Skoda Octavia.

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As per LeasePlan, the world's largest fleet management service company, the Long Range Dual Motor variant of the Polestar 2 topped the chart, followed by the Single Motor version, in second place.

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Christopher Schmidt, commercial director at LeasePlan Germany, mentioned that the Polestar 2 had entered the top ten most popular company cars in Germany overall, overtaking Volkswagen and Ford's top-ranking spots.

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Other EVs that made it into the top 10 list include the Dacia Spring, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3 Long Range, and Tesla Model Y Long Range.

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The Polestar 2 takes the 10th spot in the overall standings, which also include internal combustion engine vehicles. The Long Range Dual Motor version makes up 1.33% of the total volume of company cars leased last year via LeasePlan in Germany.

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After its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Polestar 2 has been considered the Tesla Model 3's competitor. It has since improved with over-the-air updates and upgrades, including rear-wheel drive as standard, more power, and more range.

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The Polestar 2 has achieved encouraging sales figures, with nearly 51,000 units sold globally in 2022. This is an 80% jump compared to the previous year's statistics.

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The recent facelift now offers rear-wheel drive as standard, more power and range, and Polestar SmartZone. The EV also boasts intelligent cameras and sensors for enhanced safety.

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