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Polestar
2.7
based on 8 Reviews
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Company Summary
Overall Rating
2.7/5
based on 8 reviews
Critically rated for
Promotions, Company culture, Salary
Work Policy
Monday to Friday
75% employees reported
Flexible timing
60% employees reported
No travel
60% employees reported
Day shift
100% employees reported
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About Polestar
Founded in--
India Employee Count--
Global Employee Count51-200
HeadquartersEscondido
Office Locations
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Websitepolestarlabs.com
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Polestar Ratings
based on 8 reviews
Overall Rating
2.7/5
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Category Ratings
2.8
Skill development
2.7
Job security
2.7
Work-life balance
2.6
Work satisfaction
2.4
Salary
2.3
Company culture
2.1
Promotions
Polestar is rated 2.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 8 company reviews.This rating reflects a below average employee experience, indicating poor satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Polestar Reviews
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Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | Job security | Job security Work-life balance | Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Company culture Salary | Salary Promotions | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary |
Primary Work Policy | - | Hybrid 84% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported | Hybrid 61% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | - no rating available | 3.8 Good rated by 11.3k women | 3.8 Good rated by 25.1k women | 3.8 Good rated by 14.7k women |
Rating by Men Employees | - no rating available | 3.6 Good rated by 23.9k men | 3.7 Good rated by 56.4k men | 3.7 Good rated by 34.3k men |
Job security | 2.7 Poor | 4.1 Good | 4.5 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Polestar Salaries
Polestar salaries have received with an average score of 2.4 out of 5 by 8 employees.
Senior Analyst
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
Network Engineer
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr
Supervisor
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Analyst
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Software Engineer
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
MSBI and Power BI Developer
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
Rigger
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
NOC Executive
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr
Sales Executive
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr
Senior Data Analyst
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₹8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Polestar News
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Polestar sells NVES credits to other OEMs in Australia
- Polestar becomes the first car manufacturer to sell NVES credits in Australia.
- Polestar, known for selling only electric vehicles (EVs), has enough NVES credits to meet Australia's CO2 emissions standards.
- NVES credits could be a lucrative source of income for Polestar.
- Earlier this month, traditional automakers decided to pool carbon emissions with Tesla in Europe.
Teslarati | 28 Jan, 2025
US stocks plunge over China’s AI threat, Polestar to get ‘brand reboot’
- US stock markets plunge as a China AI start-up threatens global competitors at a lower cost.
- Polestar plans a brand reboot under new CEO Michael Lohscheller to address financial challenges.
- Several AI prototypes intended for the welfare system are shut down or dropped by ministers.
- Tesla investors seek details on the lower-priced model as the company aims to increase deliveries.
Shinyshiny | 27 Jan, 2025
Polestar Energy now live in the UK
- Polestar has launched its Polestar Energy initiative in the UK to make owning an electric car more affordable and sustainable.
- The Polestar Energy app allows users to schedule charging times and intelligently charge the car during off-peak hours when electricity prices are lower, resulting in up to 70% reduction in charging costs.
- The program integrates with Zaptec home chargers and the Intelligent Octopus Go energy tariff to optimize costs, and prioritizes charging during periods with a higher renewable energy mix.
- Polestar plans to introduce bi-directional charging capabilities in its vehicles later in 2025, allowing car batteries to function as energy storage units.
TechDigest | 27 Jan, 2025
Trump's War On The 'EV Mandate,' Explained
- The global race towards electrification will continue, regardless of who is in the White House.
- Even if President Trump ends or reverses Biden-era policies, the momentum in the electric vehicle (EV) industry cannot be stopped.
- Polestar, a troubled EV startup, announces the release of a new compact/midsize electric crossover and the continuation of its popular Polestar 2 sedan.
- The Plugged-In Podcast discusses the potential impact of Trump's actions on EV charger funding and the debate on the significance of winter range for EVs.
Insideevs | 24 Jan, 2025
Could Elon Musk’s politics draw Tesla owners to Polestar?
- Some Tesla owners and prospective customers are reportedly turning away from the brand due to Elon Musk's political affiliations.
- Swedish-Chinese brand, Polestar, sees an opportunity to target these customers who are interested in EV ownership but don't want to support Musk.
- Polestar CEO, Michael Lohscheller, believes Musk's political stance is unacceptable and aims to capitalize on the resentment.
- However, Polestar acknowledges the impact Tesla has had in educating drivers about EVs and instead focuses on the upper premium market segment.
CarExpert | 24 Jan, 2025
Why Polestar Australia isn’t worried about its sales slump
- Polestar Australia experienced a 30% drop in sales in 2024 despite adding two new models to its lineup.
- Polestar delivered 1713 vehicles in Australia in 2024, down from 2457 in 2023.
- Polestar 2 accounted for the majority of sales with 1459 examples sold.
- Managing Director Scott Maynard is not concerned about the sales slump, expecting a turnaround with the introduction of Polestar 4 in the mid-sized SUV market.
CarExpert | 24 Jan, 2025
Polestar’s sleek electric sports car pushed back to prioritise another SUV
- Polestar has decided to prioritize the launch of the Polestar 7 compact electric SUV over the Polestar 6 sports car.
- The Polestar 7 is planned to launch in 2027, following the launches of the Polestar 5 in 2025 and the Polestar 6 in 2026.
- The decision to prioritize the Polestar 7 is to reach a broader audience and focus on serving mass-market buyers.
- Polestar aims to double its global electric vehicle lineup, with three SUVs, a liftback, and a grand touring sedan.
CarExpert | 24 Jan, 2025
Polestar tries to poach Tesla buyers after Musk’s ‘unacceptable’ and ‘arrogant’ behavior
- Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller targets disgruntled Tesla owners who disagree with Elon Musk's political involvement.
- Lohscheller believes Musk's support of right-wing political parties is a major turn-off for customers, especially in Germany.
- Polestar sales associates have been instructed to capitalize on these dissatisfied customers.
- Lohscheller criticizes Musk's behavior as 'pure arrogance' and 'totally unacceptable.'
Teslarati | 23 Jan, 2025
The Polestar 7 SUV is coming in 2026 – and it wants to take the fight to Tesla's Model Y
- Polestar is set to launch the Polestar 7 SUV in late 2026 or early 2027, aiming to compete with Tesla's Model Y.
- The Polestar 7 will be an affordable entry to the brand and will ride on an all-new platform.
- The SUV will likely be priced between £40,000 and £45,000 in the UK, targeting the same market as the Model Y.
- Polestar CEO plans to make the design of future vehicles more confident to appeal to the US market.
Tech Radar | 22 Jan, 2025
Polestar 2 staying in fight against Tesla Model 3 with second generation
- The Polestar 2 will be renewed and get its own successor towards the end of this decade.
- Polestar aims to have a five-car model range, including the Polestar 2, Polestar 4, Polestar 3, Polestar 5, and Polestar 7.
- The Polestar 2 will have years to go and will be based on a single vehicle architecture that will be used for future Polestar models.
- Polestar sold 1,459 units of the Polestar 2 in Australia last year and is targeting a global sales volume increase of 30-35% each year for the next three years.
CarExpert | 22 Jan, 2025
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Polestar FAQs
Where is the Polestar headquarters located?
Polestar is headquartered in Escondido.
Does Polestar have good work-life balance?
Polestar has a work-life balance rating of 2.7 out of 5 based on 8 employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 62% employees rated Polestar 3 or below for work-life balance. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for work-life balance. We encourage you to read Polestar reviews for more details
Is Polestar good for career growth?
Career growth at Polestar is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.1. 62% employees rated Polestar 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Polestar reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Polestar?
Working at Polestar does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, company culture and salary & benefits, based on 8 employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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