Polestar and Luminar Expand Partnership for LiDAR Integration in Future EV, Including Polestar 5

Polestar and Luminar are increasing their joint efforts to integrate long-range LiDAR technology into future Polestar vehicles. With a growing focus on advanced safety and autonomous driving, the use of LiDAR technology is becoming more widespread.

This enhanced partnership will allow both companies to work together on integrating Luminar’s 3D laser scanning technology into future Polestar vehicles, including the upcoming electric 4-door GT car, the Polestar 5.

Luminar is already supplying LiDAR technology for Polestar’s first SUV, the Polestar 3, through an existing partnership with Volvo Cars. Orders for the Polestar 3 with LiDAR from Luminar are now being accepted, with deliveries expected in 2024.

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“Luminar is at the forefront of long-range LiDAR technology and this closer collaboration will allow for greater innovation in our cars to come. We look forward to combining our R&D and product design expertise to deliver truly stunning LiDAR integration and capabilities for the Polestar brand,” comments Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.

“As we successfully execute together, Polestar’s conviction in Luminar and the value of our technology has continued to accelerate. With this new expanded partnership and our shared pioneering spirit, we will push the boundaries of automotive technology and design into new territories for the next generation,” says Austin Russell, Founder and CEO of Luminar.