IRELAND’S FOREMOST FLEET & CORPORATE SECTOR GUIDE NEWS II | 7
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Volume 22. No. 3 Summer 2025 Edited by Cathal Doyle - cathal@fleet.ie
OHM Group becomes distributor for Polestar in Ireland Polestar, the Chinese owned, Swedish premium electric performance car brand has announced a partnership with the Dublin based OHM Group to sell and distribute its products in Ireland. Hitherto the Geely owned brand had sold directly to customers without using direct dealers, with servicing and vehicle maintenance requirements provided though a range of service partners Scott Dicken, Commercial Director Europe at Polestar, said: “Spirit Motor Group has been our committed partner from the start in Ireland. We believe that the best way to develop our presence is to deepen our collaboration with OHM Group taking direct responsibility for the distribution of Polestar cars in Ireland. OHM Group is one of Ireland’s largest
distributors and retailers, distributing Jaguar and Land vehicles as well as being the official distributor for DAF and MAN trucks and bus brands such as Neoplan, VDL and TAM. In addition its retail arm, Spirit Motor Group, is one of Ireland’s largest dealership networks. Originally a sporting arm of Volvo, Polestar spun off to become a separate brand in 2017 focused on producing executive sporty electric models. Having launched in Ireland in 2022 with the Polestar 2, the brand has delivered over 750 cars to date. It added the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models to its range last year, and this year is set to add an F-segment electric performance 4-door GT, the Polestar 5 to the family. Spirit Motor Group will develop a new permanent Polestar Space in
Sandyford, Dublin. The new state-ofthe-art Polestar facility, which will open during Q2 2025, will feature a seven-car showroom and customer handover bays. It will be located on Polestar’s current site in Sandyford, providing the brand with a permanent home. Aftermarket support will continue to be offered by Spirit Motor Group while Polestar’s other five service partners in Ireland will continue to offer aftersales support. Gerard O’Farrell, Managing Director of OHM Group’s Car Division said: “ We see a bright future for this distinctive, premium brand in Ireland and are delighted to play a key role in its continued development at a pivotal stage in Ireland’s transition to electric vehicles. With the expanded model range, this competitively priced premium brand is poised for growth in Ireland.”
Weev expands EV network in partnership with iNUA Collection hotels EV charging network Weev is set to double its public EV network locations across Ireland with the announcement that it has partnered with Ireland’s largest hotel group, iNUA Collection to install public charging facilities at thirteen hotel locations around the country. Hotels where the fast chargers will be installed include Radisson Sligo, Athlone, Limerick & Cork, Muckross Park Hotel, Hillgrove Hotel, and Tullamore Court Hotel and will be available for
use by both hotel guests and the wider EV-driving public. Other locations include Ballinahinch Castle, The Springfield Hotel, Dundrum House, Fork and Wheel Restaurant, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin, and The Fairways Dundalk. Weev is also rolling out rapid chargers through partnerships with local authorities in Limerick and Roscommon, improving public access to EV infrastructure. Thomas O’Hagan, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-founder of Weev, said: “This partnership with
the iNUA Collection is a major step in bringing high-quality EV charging infrastructure to where people live, work, and travel. By working with one of Ireland’s leading hospitality brands, we’re ensuring EV drivers have reliable and accessible charging options at premium locations throughout the island. It’s about convenience, sustainability, and supporting Ireland’s journey toward widespread EV adoption.”