Polestar is planning to launch a number of new models over the next few years, but the one most likely to appeal to car enthusiasts is at the back of the line.
The Polestar 6 sports car is being pushed back to give the Polestar 7 SUV priority, and won’t arrive in 2026 as originally discussed. The news was first reported by Australia’s CarExpert, and subsequently confirmed by Polestar to Motor Authority.
Polestar O2 concept
“The highly anticipated Polestar 6 will arrive at a later stage,” Polestar spokesperson Mike Ofiara said. The EV brand will continue the rollout of its 3 and 4 SUVs, followed by the 5 fastback, due to arrive later this year, then the 7 SUV, and finally the Polestar 6, he said.
Polestar first previewed the 6 in March 2022 with the O2 concept car, confirming production plans for 2026 a few months later as well as opening reservations at that time. Polestar previously said the concept’s retractable hardtop would carry over to the production version, which would ride on a shortened version of bonded aluminum platform debuting in the 5, and featuring 800-volt charging like that model as well.
Polestar O2 concept
As far as the powertrain, Polestar said in 2022 that a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system would generate 884 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque, with performance targets of 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. And that would come in a two-seat sports car package not seen in production form since the original Tesla Roadster.
The Polestar 7, in contrast, will be a small SUV that could replace the Polestar 2 as the EV brand’s entry-level model. Polestar confirmed earlier this month that it will be built in Europe, allowing it to avoid steep tariffs currently placed on Polestar’s Chinese-made vehicles. An SUV body style, entry-level positioning, and European production will likely set the Polestar 7 up for higher potential sales volumes and profits than the 6.
