Swedish EV maker Polestar to open research base in the Midlands
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar announced today it will open a new research facility in the Midlands, creating employment opportunities for more than 800 people.
The firm, which has already a facility in the Midlands town of Nuneaton, has chosen the area once again because of the presence of both Formula 1 engineers and technicians working for luxury car makers such as Aston Martin and McLaren, the Financial Times reported.
“Our UK R&D team is one of Polestar’s greatest assets,” said the company’s chief executive Thomas Ingenlath. “Their mix of engineering and technological expertise enables us to develop advanced, light-weight sports car technology with a creative mindset and a spirit that embraces innovative engineering. This will set Polestar apart in the years to come.”
The company is currently working on developing the Polestar 5 model, which will have Polestar’s own proprietary technology including a bonded aluminium platform.