Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] 2020 Polestar 1 was offered as a plug-in hybrid
"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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