Polestar

Polestar is co-owned by Geely and Volvo Cars and builds only alternative-propulsion vehicles. Originally the performance arm under which Volvo went racing in numerous Touring Car racing series, Polestar became an in-house performance division before being spun off entirely into a standalone brand with a focus on performance EVs and hybrids. Its first production Polestar car was the 2017 Polestar 1 hybrid coupe and its second, the 2019 Polestar 2 battery-electric vehicle (BEV). These are the only two current Polestar models, the former in its last year of production. The current Polestar cost of ownership for buyers in the USA ranges from $60,000 to $155,000.

Polestar Models

Although there will be more Polestar vehicles in future, the only two current ones available are the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2. The 1 was the halo model and the 2 is the mass-market BEV offering.

Here are the current and future Polestar models:

• Polestar 1: Now in its third and last year of production, the limited-run Polestar 1 2-door coupe has a twin-charged hybrid gas engine and electric-drive system generating 619 horsepower. It is luxurious, very fast, comprehensively equipped, and is very exclusive. However, it is also very expensive and has very little rear-seat and cargo space.
• Polestar 2: The Polestar 2 is a 4-door BEV crossover that costs less than half the 1’s price and offers very good handling and performance, plus a premium cockpit. Both single- and dual-motor versions are offered. It doesn’t have quite the range of some rivals, or the best charging network, though.
• Future models: Future Polestar models are expected to include a brand-new BEV ‘3’ SUV and a BEV ‘4’ sedan to compete in the Taycan/e-tron GT class. Polestar has also confirmed that the Precept concept vehicle will be entering production, although whether this will receive a numerical name remains to be seen.

Polestar Price Table

The lowest Polestar price for a new vehicle from the brand belongs to the Polestar 2 BEV, the exclusive Polestar 1 hybrid coupe being much more expensive.

Here is the price of every Polestar car currently for sale in the US:

What to Consider Before Buying a Polestar

There are only two models on offer at the moment and they do share several common traits:

Pros

• Distinctive styling
• Premium interior of each model
• Rarity factor
• Excellent efficiency thanks to hybrid (Polestar 1) and BEV (Polestar 2) powertrains

Cons

• Limited model range
• High weight
• Cumbersome manually adjustable dampers (Polestar 1 and Polestar 2 Dual Motor)

FAQs

For a review of any Polestar products, photos, or comparisons, have a look at our detailed model information. We even have a dedicated used car section where you can compare models and prices, plus what you should pay for a used car.