The subsequent Polestar electrical car will probably be a compact SUV referred to as the Polestar 7, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a enterprise replace.
The Polestar 7 will probably be manufactured in Europe, and can mark the start of a transfer to a single widespread structure for future automobiles, in keeping with Polestar. The model at the moment depends on an assortment of platforms shared with different manufacturers beneath the Geely company umbrella, however has been emphasizing extra bespoke engineering work for future automobiles, whereas additional differentiating exterior design.
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“Polestar is understood for its progressive design, with every automotive standing out and creating its personal buzz—so too will Polestar 7,” design boss Philipp Römers mentioned in an announcement.
Launch timing was not mentioned, however Polestar was two different fashions already in its queue. The automaker reaffirmed that the Polestar 5 will begin gross sales within the second half of this yr. The four-door fastback seems to be a serious technical leap for Polestar, with an 800-volt structure for quicker charging and big battery cells for elevated vary.
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The automaker did not present any updates this time round, however in 2022 it confirmed the Polestar 6 roadster for manufacturing in 2026. The timing was nonetheless in impact final July, when Polestar confirmed the Idea BST, which hinted at a spicier model of the convertible sports activities automotive.
Bold plans to develop the mannequin lineup are matched by bold plans to develop gross sales. Polestar mentioned it goals to extend world gross sales quantity 30%-35% between 2025 and 2027, aided by a 75% enhance in retail areas, whereas retaining its present hybrid mannequin of direct gross sales with servicing dealt with by conventional dealerships. Polestar claimed a 5.3% enhance in world gross sales within the fourth quarter of 2024, however a 37.2% enhance in new orders throughout that interval.
