← Polestar 1 · 2019-2021 · Mk1

Polestar 1 Mk1

Headline trim: 2.0 T8 PHEV — 619 bhp, 0-62 in 4.2s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
619 bhp
0–60
4.2 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
392 mpg (US)
Used
$95,000-$159,000

Strengths

  • Carbon-fibre body — properly exotic
  • 619 bhp PHEV with 70-mile EV range
  • Öhlins / Akebono hardware
  • Genuine rarity (1,500 worldwide)

Weaknesses

  • Volvo dealer service network
  • Parts scarcity
  • Rear seats vestigial
  • Heavy at 2,350 kg

Notable tech

  • Volvo SPA platform
  • Carbon-fibre composite body panels
  • 2.0 T8 supercharged + turbocharged petrol (front axle)
  • Twin rear electric motors with torque vectoring
  • 34 kWh battery — ~70 miles EV-only WLTP
  • Öhlins DFV manually-adjustable dampers
  • Akebono six-piston front calipers
  • 22-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio

Common issues

  • Charge port motors
  • Coolant leaks
  • Damper seals
  • Sensus software
  • Parts availability

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 T8 PHEV (619 bhp)
BHP619
Torque1,000 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top155 mph
Range70 miles (EV) / 470 mpg WLTP combined
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT + e-axle