Amore! Polestar Snatches Another Italian Win
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The Italians are probably shouting "Mamma Mia!" right about now, because Polestar has done it again. Let me set the scene for you: the sun-drenched roads of Italy, the smell of espresso and high-octane history in the air, and a parade of gorgeous classic cars rumbling through the countryside. This is the Mille Miglia, a race so iconic it practically has its own pasta shape. But alongside the vintage beauties, there's another race, a quieter, much more… electric one. It's called the Mille Miglia Green, and for the second year in a row, a Polestar has crossed the finish line first.
This year's champion is the impossibly stylish Polestar 4, which, if you haven't seen it, looks like a spaceship that decided to become an SUV coupé. Honestly, it's stunning. Piloting it to victory were Mirco Magni and Federico Giavardi, an Italian duo who clearly know how to handle both a tricky road and a charging cable. Bravissimo, boys!
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I didn't know, but this isn't Polestar's first Italian rodeo. They've been sniffing around the podium for a while. They nabbed second place in 2019 and 2023, and then last year, the Polestar 2 took home the top prize. It seems Polestar has developed a taste for Italian trophies, and who can blame them? They're much shinier than a meatball.
To celebrate, Polestar created special racing liveries they called the 'Collezione Mille.' The cars were decked out with giant numbers in the colors of the Italian flag. It's a lovely, modern nod to Italy's racing heritage.
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The victorious car was the Long range Single motor version of the Polestar 4. And it isn't just a pretty face; it has the goods to back it up. It packs a 100 kWh battery (with 94 kWh of it being usable – you know how these things are), and a respectable 272 horsepower electric motor. It's not going to rip a hole in the space-time continuum, but a 0-60 mph time of about 6.9 seconds is certainly brisk enough.
Dimension-wise, it's about 190 inches long and 60 inches tall - it's what I'd call a "Goldilocks" car – not too big, not too small, but just right. It's positioned rather cleverly between its siblings, the smaller Polestar 2 and the larger Polestar 3. And starting at around $56,400 here in the US, it's priced to get your attention.
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The CEO of Polestar, Michael Lohscheller, was understandably chuffed, exclaiming, "Forza Polestar!" which I believe is Italian for "Go us!" He mentioned that motorsport is in their DNA, and it's hard to argue with that when your cars keep winning races. It's a bit like me saying baking is in my DNA every time I manage not to burn a batch of cookies. It just feels good.
What I truly love about the Mille Miglia Green is its spirit. It runs on the same legendary routes as the classic race, connecting the pioneering past with a sustainable future. It's a beautiful contrast, seeing a nearly silent, sleek Polestar gliding along the same tarmac where automotive legends were born. As winning driver Mirco Magni put it, whether the car is 100 years old or built for the future, "it's still an unforgettable adventure." I couldn't agree more.
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And it wasn't just a one-hit wonder for the brand. Polestar showed up with a full squad. The Polestar 3, the bigger brother, came in a respectable fifth, and the trusty Polestar 2, last year's winner, secured sixth. It's a strong family showing that proves these EVs are more than just city runabouts; they actually have real performance chops. So, another year, another victory for the quiet revolution. While the classic cars roar, the electrics just keep on winning. And they do it with style. Cin cin, Polestar!
