Polestar 1 (2018 – 2022) Review
Polestar 1 (2018 – 2022) At A Glance
High-performance hybrid coupe. 93-mile electric range.
Left-hand drive only.
Volvo's electric performance brand, Polestar, revealed its first model at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
The Polestar 1 is an electric performance hybrid 2+2 coupe with 600PS and 1000Nm of torque.
It's powered by a petrol engine driving the front wheels while an electric motor powers the rear. It's got a pure electric driving range of 150km (93 miles).
Orders will open in mid-2019 with prices expected to start at around €155,000, although a subscription service will also be offered. Although it'll be sold in the UK, the Polestar 1 will be only available in left-hand drive.
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Polestar 1 (2018 – 2022) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4586 mm |
| Width | 2023 mm |
| Height | 1352 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2743 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 2350 kg |
| Boot Space | 143 L |
| Warranty | |
| Servicing | - |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £140,000 |
| Insurance Groups | 50 |
| Road Tax Bands | A |
| Official MPG | 256.8 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Entry T8R 34 kWh Rear Dual Motors Auto 2dr | £140,000 | 256.8 mpg | 4.2 s |
Model History
March 2018
Polestar 1 makes European debut at Geneva Motor Show
The hybrid performance coupe combines a petrol engine with an electric motor. It'll have an electric range of 150km, produce 600PS and 1000Nm of torque. Orders expected to open mid-2019.
