Polestar reluctant to bring plug-in hybrids back into its lineup

Polestar 1 front view NYC Arc 2024 — The Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid was the first model offered by the Geely subsidiary. The limited-run sedan was produced from 2019-21. (POLESTAR)

August 07, 2024 04:00 AM

Polestar is unlikely to follow fellow Geely brands Smart and Zeekr as they consider adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to their lineups in China.

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