Polestar 1. 2019 to date (prod. 1,500 planned). 2-door coupé. F/R/A, 34 kWh–1969 cm³ electric–petrol hybrid (I4 DOHC). Strong- but lithe-looking electrified coupé, the first in Volvo’s Polestar brand, with hints of the Volvo P1800 in its waistline. SPA platform related to Volvo XC90 (V526). Twin-turbocharged 2·0 powering the front wheels, electric motors the rear, with a combined 608 PS and 1,000 Nm. Many upper parts made of carbonfibre-reinforced polymer, for stiffness and rigidity. Minimalist, well put together interior. Heavy with a 2,350 kg kerb weight.

Manufacturing location: Chengdu, China

Marque: Polestar