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Polestar EVs can power your home in California

EV maker Polestar has announced that it's bringing bi-directional charging — the ability for an electric car to be tapped as a battery for your home or the grid — to Polestar 3 owners who live in California. The feature is one of several ways EV owners can save money with their electric car, by either using less energy overall, or receiving credits for providing their excess power to the grid.Polestar's bi-directional charging feature uses direct current, according to the company, and enables "V2H functionality for Polestar 3 customers on the 400 Volt electrical architecture." Polestar is offering the feature in partnership with home energy company dcbel, who helps administer a California Energy Commission program for installing "home energy stations" that [...]

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Polestar unveils a station wagon version of the 4

Polestar is gearing up to launch three new models in the next two years, including a station wagon (estate or shooting brake) version of the Polestar 4 that harkens back to the company's Volvo ro [...]

Match Score: 220.42

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The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

With gas prices rising across the country, consumers are turning to electric vehicles as a way to save money on their commute. And while there weren’t a ton of all-new EVs on display at the 2026 New [...]

Match Score: 122.01

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It's the perfect time to buy a cheap used EV

Early this summer, my wife and I had an inconvenient realization: we may need to be in two places at once. An urgent doctor appointment could conflict with YMCA day camp pickup, or our kids would get [...]

Match Score: 116.15

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Samsung's Digital Key technology now works with Volvo and Polestar EVs

Owners of a Volvo EX90 or Polestar 3 may soon be able to unlock and start their electric vehicle with a Samsung Galaxy phone. Samsung is rolling out Digital Key support for Polestar's SUV in Nort [...]

Match Score: 80.48

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Google Maps is adding live lane guidance for the Polestar 4

Google is bringing live lane guidance to Google Maps in cars with the company’s built-in infotainment system, starting with the Polestar 4. Using the vehicle's front-facing camera, Google Maps [...]

Match Score: 72.61

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A shaky year for American EVs could set the tone for 2026

If you like both electric vehicles and emotional roller coasters, 2025 was an excellent year. However, for those of us whose nerves are already sufficiently frazzled, the highs and lows of the last 12 [...]

Match Score: 67.34

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Tesla sues California DMV after it banned the term 'Autopilot'

Tesla is suing California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to reverse a ruling that prevented the automaker from using the terms "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" to sel [...]

Match Score: 64.20

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The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2025

On a recent work trip, I had plenty of things to worry about — but being able to recharge my two smartphones, laptop and iPad were not among my concerns. In my carry-on luggage, I had two medium-cap [...]

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Tesla stops using 'Autopilot' to promote its EVs in California

Tesla has stopped using the term “Autopilot” to sell its cars in California, thereby avoiding a 30-day sales and manufacturing ban in the state. If you’ll recall, a California administrative law [...]

Match Score: 60.97