In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, we sit down with Scott Maynard, Managing Director of Polestar Australia, to unpack how one of the world’s fastest-growing EV brands is positioning itself in an increasingly crowded market.
We cover how Polestar has grown in Australia, why the brand is doubling down on a premium EV strategy (while others race to the bottom on price), and what actually matters to buyers beyond spec sheets.
The conversation also dives into some of the biggest questions facing EVs right now:
- Is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) actually ready in Australia?
- Why aren’t car manufacturers switching it on yet?
- What’s really happening with autonomous driving?
- And how will policy and incentives shape EV adoption over the next decade?
Scott also shares insight into Polestar’s shift to a retailer-led model across Australia, the thinking behind its sustainability approach, and what to expect from the upcoming Polestar 5.
If you’re considering an EV — or just want to understand where the market is heading — this is a practical, no-hype look at what’s actually happening on the ground in Australia.
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