[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/polestar-1\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/polestar-1\/","headline":"Polestar flies the Volvo nest with electric debut model","name":"Polestar flies the Volvo nest with electric debut model","description":"In the past, Polestar – Volvo\u2019s performance brand – has been tasked with little more than souping-up existing Volvo models, strapping on chrome exhausts and cranking up the horsepower. Although the results have been more than passable over the years (most notably the V60 Polestar), Polestar is sick of living in Volvo\u2019s shadow and has decided to go it alone. The first standalone model from the newly independent Polestar has just been revealed and it\u2019s mighty impressive. Electric first Aptly […]","datePublished":"2017-10-18","dateModified":"2017-10-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Polestar-1-Black_side.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Polestar-1-Black_side.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/polestar-1\/","about":["PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":349,"keywords":["hybrid","performance car","Polestar","Polestar 1","volvo"],"articleBody":"In the past, Polestar – Volvo\u2019s performance brand – has been tasked with little more than souping-up existing Volvo models, strapping on chrome exhausts and cranking up the horsepower.Although the results have been more than passable over the years (most notably the V60 Polestar), Polestar is sick of living in Volvo\u2019s shadow and has decided to go it alone.The first standalone model from the newly independent Polestar has just been revealed and it\u2019s mighty impressive.Electric firstAptly named \u2018Polestar 1\u2019, the car is a two-door, four-seater grand tourer coup\u00e9 powered by what Polestar are calling an \u2018electric performance hybrid\u2019 drivetrain. In regular English, it\u2019s a hybrid, but it\u2019s mega quick.Rather than shoehorn an electric motor into a conventional petrol or diesel car, the Polestar 1 has been developed the other way round, serving as an electric car first but being supported by an internal combustion engine. This means it will have a pure electric range of 93 miles – the longest full electric range of any hybrid car on the market.Meanwhile, the promise of performance is upheld by the car\u2019s 591bhp power output and maximum torque of 1,000Nm.Despite the divorce from Volvo, it will incorporate the Scalable Platform Architecture, which underpins the most recently launched Volvos like the second-gen XC90 and XC60. However, around half of the Polestar 1\u2019s platform is newly developed by Polestar\u2019s engineers.What now?Now we\u2019ve seen the car, Polestar needs to build a facility where they can actually build the thing. Consequently, the car will be built in a new state-of-the-art, purpose-built Polestar Production Centre in Chengdu, China, which should be ready to roll from mid-2018.Production of the actual Polestar 1 will begin in mid-2019, followed by a successor – the imaginatively named Polestar 2 – later that year. A larger SUV-style electric car – the Polestar 3 – is also in the pipeline.If you like the cut of Polestar\u2019s jib, you can order the new Polestar 1 from today, with Polestar able to take expressions of interest from prospective customers immediately.Visit https:\/\/www.polestar.com\/uk\/ for more details."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Performance","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/performance\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Polestar flies the Volvo nest with electric debut model","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/polestar-1\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]