Polestar

Polestar 1

Price $197,000
Fuel consumption 7.6 – 10.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
As the first production car introduced by new Swedish luxury brand Polestar, the 1 is a plug-in hybrid coupe that combines two electric motors with a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Total output is rated at 619 horsepower. For each of the three model years planned by the company, production in Chengdu, China will be limited to 500 units. In EV mode, drivers can expect to travel 100 kilometres with a fully charged battery.

Polestar 1

Pricing
MSRP CA$197,000
Fees CA$0
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$3,708/month
Powertrain
Combined power 619 hp
Combined torque 738 lb·ft
Engine 2,0 l I-4
Power 326 hp @ 6,000 rpm (243 kW)
Torque 384 lb·ft @ 2,600 – 4,200 rpm (521 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged + Supercharged
Fuel type Premium
Engine Electric (front, center)
Power 69 hp @ 3,500 rpm (51 kW)
Torque 119 lb·ft @ 500 – 2,500 rpm (161 N·m)
Engine Electric (rear, left)
Power 116 hp @ 3,300 rpm (87 kW)
Torque 177 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,300 rpm (240 N·m)
Engine Electric (rear, right)
Power 116 hp @ 3,300 rpm (87 kW)
Torque 177 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,300 rpm (240 N·m)
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 34.0 kWh
Voltage 348 V
Charging times
  • 120V: N/A
  • 240V: 3.1 h
  • 400V: 0.7 h
Cooling N/A
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Coupe
Category Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Luxury sport car
Assembly Chengdun, CN
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 10.5 L/100km
Highway 7.6 L/100km
Combined 9.2 L/100km (3.9 Lₑ/100km)
Autonomy 652 km
Electric autonomy 84 km
CO₂ emissions 54 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats standard
Heated steering wheel standard
Head-up display standard
Surround-view camera standard
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control standard
Remote engine start standard
GPS standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Front USB ports standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, double wishbones
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P275/30R21
Rear tires P295/30R21
Safety
Seat belts 4
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,586 mm (181″)
Width 1,958 mm (77″)
Height 1,352 mm (53″)
Wheelbase 2,742 mm (108″)
Weight 2,350 kg (5,181 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 4
Trunk 125 l
Fuel tank 60 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 4.2 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 2.3 s (manufacturer)
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability N/A
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10
Average 72%(view ratings)