Polestar 1
A carbon-bodied, 600-horsepower hybrid halo that launched a new era of Swedish performance.
- Power
- 609 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.1 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Est. value
- $95k–$135k
About the Polestar 1
The Polestar 1 was the debut model for Polestar as a standalone brand, serving as a high-technology halo car before the company transitioned to fully electric vehicles. Based on the 2013 Volvo Concept Coupé, it features a complex plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-litre engine with two rear electric motors. Its body is constructed largely from carbon-fibre reinforced polymer to offset the weight of its 34kWh battery pack, which provides one of the longest electric ranges of any hybrid. Despite its heavy kerb weight, the 1 offers precise handling thanks to manually adjustable Öhlins Dual Flow Valve dampers and genuine torque vectoring at the rear axle.
Polestar 1 specs
The Polestar 1 produces 609 bhp (454 kW) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | Polestar |
|---|---|
| Model | 1 |
| Trim | 2.0 |
| Years | 2019–2022 |
| Type | Supercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Sweden |
| Production | About 1,500 built |
| Original price | About $157,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.0-litre twincharged I4 with three electric motors |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,969 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged and supercharged |
| Power | 609 bhp (454 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2,350 kg (5,181 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 259 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Polestar 1 worth?
A typical Polestar 1 is estimated to be worth $95,000 – $135,000 (about £71,000 – £101,000).
Its original price when new was about $157,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Polestar 1 rarity in CarSpot
The Polestar 1 is an Epic card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 76 out of 100. Supercars and serious performance cars, typically worth around £100,000 to £250,000. An Epic card is worth 80 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Polestar 1 fun facts
- The Polestar 1 was only produced in left-hand drive, even for the UK market where it was sold officially.
- A glass panel in the boot allows owners to see the high-voltage orange wiring of the car's electrical system.
- The final 25 units produced in 2022 were finished in a special matte gold paint with matching brake calipers.
