EV Brief Podcast #42
In this episode, Jonathan chats with Polestar Automotive Australia's managing director Samantha Johnson. Ms Johnson holds a considerable amount of automotive industry experience, including with Harley Davidson and Volvo Cars. She is passionate about sustainability, design and technology, and was recently appointed to Australian Electric Vehicle Council's board of directors. Jonathan and Samantha discuss the brand's recent launch in Australia, semiconductor shortages and supply chains, the Polestar's current and future model range, and the brand's core values around environmental sustainability.
Timecodes:
/0:00: Introduction
/01:20-What differentiates Polestar?
/04:30-Does Polestar's family tree affect its ability to act as a start up?
/05:40-Polestar 2 sales ambitions in Australia
/07:35-Polestar 2 delivery times in Australia. Is the brand facing delays?
/09:10-The Polestar 3 SUV is confirmed for a 2023 release in Australia
/10:16-How has the semiconductor shortage affected Polestar in Australia?
/11:05-Polestar Spaces (showrooms) coming to Australia
/12:50-Polestar's 7-day money back guarantee
/14:01-Servicing, roadside assistance and battery warranty
/14:24-The Polestar service network
/15:07-The brand's core sustainability values and its climate neutral car
/18:34-The importance of in-car software, and how it will differentiate the Polestar brand
/20:39-EV charging infrastructure in Australia
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Apologies for the audio quality; this episode was recorded in the restaurant of the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney, April 2022.
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