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2021 Polestar 1
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2021 Polestar 1

The Polestar 1 is the first model from Volvo's electric-focused performance brand. The coupe makes extensive use of carbon fiber, including doors, hood, and trunk. The top is a fixed panoramic glass roof. The four-seat Polestar 1 features a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a gasoline engine driving the front wheels and two electric motors spinning the rear wheels. The combined output of the engine and motors is 600 horsepower. The car uses three battery packs providing 34 kWh total, with the weight distribution slightly biased to the rear. Production of this $155,000 luxury coupe will be limited to 500 cars per year, and they will be offered for subscription and outright purchase.

Market value
$155,000
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
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Model year 2021
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated July 13, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Plug-in hybrids
Body style
coupe
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Retail value range
$155,700 - $155,700
Original MSRP range
$155,000 - $155,000
Trade-in range
$137,085 - $137,085

Fuel economy

EPA city
22 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
26 MPG

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
181 in
Width
80 in
Height
53 in
Wheelbase
109 in

Interior

Seating
4 people

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Polestar

<p>Polestar is an all-electric car brand that began as a standalone company that tuned Volvos to be sportier. Once Volvo acquired it, Polestar became a subsidiary that built specially-badged performance cars similar to BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG. In 2017, Polestar became an independent company and started producing its own vehicles, which share parts from Volvo. Both Volvo and Polestar are owned by Geely, a Chinese conglomerate. The Polestar 2’s choppy ride and cramped interior did not impress us when we tested it. The brand exited the U.S. market after the 2026 model year following a decision from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. Under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts vehicles with hardware and software linked to foreign entities of concern, Polestar will not sell vehicles in the U.S. from model year 2027 onwards. It continues to sell vehicles in Europe and other regions.</p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 21709 First published: May 5, 2021 Updated: July 13, 2026

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