Tired of Musk’s politics? Polestar CEO owns some electric cars
He called Musk's support for Germany's ADD party "unacceptable" and "sheer arrogance" but admitted he had "done incredible things with Tesla" Polestar CEO believes the brand has a unique opportunity to gain new customers. He said Elon Musk's controversial political views could be a boon to Polestar. His comments in a recent interview shed light on the automaker's new strategy. Polestar is a relatively young player in the automotive industry. It is a stand-alone brand launched by Volvo and its parent Chinese auto giant Geely in 2017 and has spent the past eight years trying to establish its own brand but failing to hit multiple sales targets in the process. In August 2024, Polestar appointed a new CEO, Michael Lohscheller, to help guide the company towards profitability. Now Lochscheler has an interesting (to say the least) plan: He wants to win over Tesla customers who are tired of Elon Musk's politics. Musk has been at the center of multiple controversies,…