The following Polestar electrical car will likely be a compact SUV referred to as the Polestar 7, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a enterprise replace.
The Polestar 7 will likely be manufactured in Europe, and can mark the start of a transfer to a single widespread structure for future autos, in keeping with Polestar. The model at present depends on an assortment of platforms shared with different manufacturers below the Geely company umbrella, however has been emphasizing extra bespoke engineering work for future autos, whereas additional differentiating exterior design.
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“Polestar is thought for its progressive design, with every automobile standing out and creating its personal buzz—so too will Polestar 7,” design boss Philipp Römers mentioned in a press release.
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 appears to be a serious technical leap for Polestar, with an 800-volt structure for sooner charging and enormous 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 automobile.
Bold plans to develop the mannequin lineup are matched by formidable plans to develop gross sales. Polestar mentioned it goals to extend international gross sales quantity 30%-35% between 2025 and 2027, aided by a 75% improve 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% improve in international gross sales within the fourth quarter of 2024, however a 37.2% improve in new orders throughout that interval.
