Polestar cuts emissions per car by 31% while scaling global growth

Polestar’s progress on a zero carbon car

In 2022 I wrote about how Swedish EV brand Polestar had committed to creating a zero carbon car. Note that this isn’t a ‘net zero’ car, but a truly zero carbon process from start to finish. It was industry-leading in its ambition, and also the kind of thing that some companies make a big noise about and then quietly drop once the PR boost is in (oh, hi Easyjet). So I was pleased to see that they’re still going and are making progress. Their new …

Polestar cuts emissions per car by 31% while scaling global growth

Polestar has reported a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per vehicle sold since 2020, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report. Over the same period, the company significantly expanded its global footprint, with annual retail sales surpassing 60,000 units and operations extending across 28 markets. Polestar also introduced three new models and established manufacturing facilities in three countries. At a time when parts of the …

Polestar cuts emissions per car sold by 31%

Polestar says it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions per sold car by 31% since 2020, even as it expanded sales, launched new models and entered more global markets. In its 2025 Sustainability Report, the Swedish EV maker said the reduction comes alongside annual retail sales growth to more than 60,000 vehicles, expansion into 28 markets and manufacturing across three countries. The company said its progress reflects increased renewable energy u…