"The Worst of Both Worlds"

16 Apr 2026 | Abstracted from Motor1

Polestar Australia's managing director argues PHEVs add cost and complexity without delivering true zero-emission driving, calling them "the worst of both worlds." They claim most owners rarely charge, turning PHEVs into inefficient gas cars. With BEVs improving quickly, Polestar says plug-ins are "fast becoming irrelevant" as the market shifts toward fully electric models.

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