Polestar has followed fellow electric vehicle brand Tesla in leaving Australia’s new-car lobby group.

Samantha Johnson, the head of Polestar Australia, told the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) that its position on Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard is not aligned.

“Polestar is committed to working with the Australian Government in support of the long-term health, environmental, and cost benefits offered by a robust New Vehicle…