Bringing the future of electric performance to the heart of Kent and the South East
Bicester, UK – 12 August 2025 – Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand renowned for its pioneering design and sustainability ethos, has taken a significant step in its UK growth journey with the opening of its 14th retail Space in Aylesford, Maidstone. Strategically located in one of Kent’s busiest commercial hubs, this new Space enhances accessibility for customers across the South East—including Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Essex—offering a premium, immersive environment that embodies Polestar’s commitment to cutting-edge electric mobility.
Situated at Lipscomb Cars Ltd’s Performance House on Forstal Road, the Maidstone Space invites visitors to experience the full Polestar portfolio, including the acclaimed Polestar 2 fastback, the all-new Polestar 3 SUV, and the striking Polestar 4 SUV coupé. With expert Polestar specialists on hand, customers can engage deeply with the brand’s innovative technology and design philosophy, book test drives, and tailor their purchase journey with options for delivery to home or office addresses, ensuring convenience and flexibility at every step.
Maidstone’s emergence as a thriving economic and commuter hub makes it a natural choice for Polestar’s expansion. As one of Kent’s fastest-growing towns, Maidstone appeals to entrepreneurs, professionals, and environmentally conscious drivers alike—demographics that resonate strongly with Polestar’s forward-thinking approach to sustainable transportation. The town’s proactive support for electric vehicles, including free parking for battery EVs in council-operated car parks and a robust charging infrastructure featuring 29 public charging points, exemplifies its readiness to lead the regional shift toward cleaner mobility.
Looking ahead, Kent plans to amplify its EV infrastructure by installing 600 public charging points, bolstering the appeal of electric vehicles for local drivers and making Maidstone an even more attractive base for Polestar’s customers.
Mark Barnes, Director of Lipscomb, reflects on the launch:
“We’re incredibly proud to unveil this sleek new Polestar Space in Maidstone. The refurbished showroom, coupled with strong local media partnerships and a passionate community of EV drivers, positions us to build significant momentum across Maidstone and the wider South East.”
Echoing this optimism, Matt Galvin, Managing Director of Polestar UK, adds:
“Bringing Polestar to Maidstone is a key milestone in our mission to make electric performance vehicles more accessible across the South East. This new Space offers customers a seamless, informed experience from test drive through to delivery, reinforcing our commitment to accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility throughout the UK.”
The opening of the Maidstone Space aligns with Polestar’s ambitious UK expansion programme, which supports both the brand’s growing product line-up and the increasing demand for electrified vehicles nationwide. As the UK’s electric vehicle landscape evolves, Polestar continues to lead with a distinctive blend of minimalist Scandinavian design, high-performance engineering, and a clear environmental purpose.
Polestar Maidstone is now open to the public. Visitors are warmly invited to explore the new Space and join the opening weekend festivities on 16 and 17 August at:
Lipscomb Cars Ltd
Performance House
Forstal Road
Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent
ME20 7XA
