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The electrical automotive maker Polestar has announced plans to chop roughly 450 jobs globally, constituting about 15% of its total workforce. The choice is available in response to what the Swedish company describes as “difficult market conditions.” This move aligns with a broader trend within the automotive industry, where quite a few manufacturers have expressed concerns in regards to the sluggish growth of the electrical vehicle (EV) market.
Over the past 12 months, the anticipated surge in demand for EVs has been hampered by various aspects, including insufficient consumer interest, substantial price reductions, reduced subsidies, and challenges in the provision chain. Polestar, like its counterparts, has faced difficulties navigating these hurdles. In November, the corporate adjusted its delivery forecasts and unveiled a revised marketing strategy, with the aim of achieving money flow breakeven by 2025 and decreasing its dependence on external funding from major stakeholders akin to Volvo Cars and Geely.
As a part of the restructuring outlined in its marketing strategy, Polestar emphasizes the need to adapt the dimensions of its business and operations. This entails a discount in external expenditures and, unfortunately, a downsizing of its workforce, as highlighted by a spokesperson for the corporate. Polestar had previously signaled its commitment to cost-cutting initiatives in November, emphasizing the necessity to boost profit margins.
The challenges faced by Polestar extend to its profitability goals, echoing the broader struggles of electrical vehicle manufacturers. In January, the corporate reported missing its revised delivery goal for 2023. Aspects contributing to this setback included high inflation, diminished demand, and a price competition sparked by industry leader Tesla.
Polestar’s decision to scale back its workforce reflects the complex landscape faced by electric automotive manufacturers as they navigate a market undergoing rapid changes and external pressures. The corporate’s emphasis on cost-cutting and business restructuring underscores the imperative for adaptability within the evolving electric vehicle industry.
Source: Reuters
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