Polestar 1 (2019 – 2022) Review

Polestar 1 (2019 – 2022) At A Glance

+High-performance hybrid coupe. 93-mile electric range.

-Left-hand drive only. On sale mid-2019.

Insurance Group 50

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.

Polestar 1 (2019 – 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.