Sustainable Transportation

Polestar Turns Arctic Tromso Into Test Case for EV Growth in Cold Climates

Polestar Turns Arctic Tromso Into Test Case for EV Growth in Cold Climates

Polestar highlighted Tromso, Norway, as proof its electric cars can handle deep winter, citing its Polestar 4’s 590 km WLTP range and fast charging. Battery-electric cars made up 95.9% of Norway’s new car registrations in 2025, Reuters reported. A winter test found EV range dropped 38% in -32°C, but most vehicles remained reliable. Used EV sales are rising across Europe as petrol prices climb.
March 27, 2026