Polestar's first model, the Polestar 2, has been the brand’s anchor ever since its debut earlier this decade. It was initially thought to be a Volvo product, but later evolved into Polestar’s very first dedicated EV, becoming a benchmark for the company’s clean, understated design language.
The five-door fastback (sedan) has since sold more than 180,000 units worldwide and has received steady updates, including a 2023 shift from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive for the single-motor variant. Now, after years of speculation about its future, Polestar has confirmed that a successor is on the way – but it will not arrive any time soon.
A Second-Generation Polestar 2 is Coming
According to a report from Carsales Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said the company is preparing a second-generation Polestar 2 that will retain its name rather than adopt the rumored Polestar 8 badge. The new model’s design will be led by Philipp Roemers, formerly of Audi, who recently joined as Polestar’s design chief.
“I want to have those current Polestar 2 customers back. Because we build it up. I think we did a great job. And I want to keep them in the family,” said Lohscheller.
Carsales adds that the plan underscores Polestar’s intent to maintain continuity in its most successful model, even as the brand works to stabilize finances and improve profitability.
It Won’t Arrive Before 2028
The timeline, however, remains long. Carsales reports that the next-generation Polestar 2 will follow the upcoming Polestar 7 compact SUV, which is slated to enter production at a new Volvo plant in Slovakia in early 2028. That places the earliest arrival of the second-generation Polestar 2 at some point in 2028, roughly eight years after the current model’s production began. Delays are possible if Polestar decides to prioritize other low-volume projects, such as the Polestar 6 roadster, although that scenario is considered unlikely.
Until then, Polestar plans to keep its first EV relevant with incremental updates. Another technical refresh is expected before the end of the year, and the high-performance BST edition – previously a limited-run variant –may join the permanent lineup and expand to new markets.
For now, the Polestar 2 remains a key pillar for the brand as it works toward profitability and prepares for the next chapter of its original electric fastback.
Yeah, 5000lbs will certainly coast easy! I have tried both OPD and coasting on the highway, but find myself just leaving OPD on.
Probably not. After all, we've deported half of the skilled labor here. Hyundai can't even make good cars here anymore.
I'm in the same boat and am already planning for something other than Polestar at that point. Maybe in 2030 tariff man will be gone, and Polestar will have the 7 or 5 available in the US.
Things are changing nearly on a daily basis with the Orange Turd. I'm gonna watch from the sideline a bit and see what happens before making a move for my next EV. But it will be Swedish!
a little undeserved i think.
i was at the workshop today and they gave me a Volvo V40 diesel as service car.
i even went to the pump, first time in ten years... 😂
god how horrible was life then... 🤣
i was at the workshop today and they gave me a Volvo V40 diesel as service car.
i even went to the pump, first time in ten years... 😂
god how horrible was life then... 🤣
The article about the new generation 2 (which will retain the '2' moniker) was very specific that it is now different than the 7 which is absolutely still happening:
The 7 (being built in Europe) will be a mini SUV segment (think EX30) whereas the new 2 (which I fully expect will now be built alongside the 7 in Europe) is now confirmed to remain in the sedan category.
Two different cars, both on the roadmap. 7 will come first, 2 a year or two later.
Fantastic news...
My wishlist:
1. Drop 300lbs.
2. Offer a mechanical limited slip differential(!).
3. Don't mess up the software. EX90/EX30/PS3/4 have all been software disasters and have really put into question whether Volvo/Geely have a team capable of producing a software-defined vehicle.
IMO this is a performance brand, lean into that for the smaller 'entry level' model. The crossover / SUV segment is crowded, bloated, and hyper-competitive. The small EV sedan market is relatively empty, add a few old-school performance touches to get the enthusiasts talking and it will put the brand back in the zeitgeist.
My wishlist:
1. Drop 300lbs.
2. Offer a mechanical limited slip differential(!).
3. Don't mess up the software. EX90/EX30/PS3/4 have all been software disasters and have really put into question whether Volvo/Geely have a team capable of producing a software-defined vehicle.
IMO this is a performance brand, lean into that for the smaller 'entry level' model. The crossover / SUV segment is crowded, bloated, and hyper-competitive. The small EV sedan market is relatively empty, add a few old-school performance touches to get the enthusiasts talking and it will put the brand back in the zeitgeist.
EX30 and Polestar 4 are not software defined vehicles - at least not in the Volvo "core-compute" sense.
but yes, the EX90 and the Polestar 3 (and also the ES90) are all part of the same SPA2 platform. And all share the same "core compute" software. I only bring this up, because all new cars from Volvo and Polestar (except the 5 and 6 ;-) will be on the exact same core compute software stack. That is, core-compute will move across from SPA2 to SPA3 cars.
another way to view it: Polestar 1, 2, 4, 5/6 all have unique versions of more or less "traditional" software. But Volvo's core-compute is something new. It is the software defined vehicle. And it will be carried forward - unlike all the rest, which will die with the car.
sort of. but don't think EX30. Instead, think EX60.
the main point to grasp is that the next two Volvos: EX60, and EX40. and the next two Polestar's: 7 and 2 - have something very important in common.
All four of them are planned to be on Volvo's new SPA3 platform.
in fact. it was said somewhere on these pages that this may be the single most important reason for Geely to keep Polestar alive: To have more cars to build on the new platform.
The EX60 comes first. Then the Polestar 7 (which is decidedly not an EX30 - but instead may sit between the EX40 and the EX60 in size).
Next the EX40, and subsequent to that, presumably the new Polestar 2.
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