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.
Polestar Preparing to Replace Its First EV
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I actually like it. Slightly higher (without looking like an actual SUV) makes it easier to get in and out of.
well, the P2 is not low by any mean.
always thought that its correct position on the suspension is the PPP's one.
I LOVE the piano black -- put some PFF on it, no scratches and any smudges wipe away in less than a second with a microfiber cloth!
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No, just look at the dimensions. The P2 track is wider than it would be if designed first as a sedan, the shoulder and firewall height are likewise higher than they would be. That’s why the doors have a small window opening relative to the overall door size, and why people hit their heads getting in and out.
Maybe the XC40 and C40 came later but the platform was always intended to be an SUV.
I guess you’re right - I just looked it up and the 40.1 concept was an SUV. Our car was this 40.2 concept… it is amazing how close to the concept the production car is!
Volvo 40.2 Concept: A Taste of Volvo's Next Small Car
This is the next S40/V40, and it will offer gas, electric, and plug-in power.
www.caranddriver.com
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Same feelings with my first edition. 100.000 km and still looking and driving as a youngster. Of course I watch the market but indeed it "leaves me rather puzzled". Polestar intends keeping PS2 owners in the family and I would indeed be happy to go for the new one within some years. BUT it will be a tough job to design it : something new that still ticks the same boxes as the actual one !
My suggestiom: apart from the central tunnel that looks great but does not feel very comfortable for leg/knee, please keep going for physical knobs for the main commands. I indeed love the "volume" knob but it's also a question of security. I recently was driving in very heavy rain and was so happy to find easily (without having to look at the central screen) the knobs for front and rear fog lights.
I hope to meet other PS2 enthousiaste next October 2 in the Göteborg HQ!
...but also the intermittent wiper control button in the right-hand switch !
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It is remarkably close isn’t it, and for the good I think. Even after 5 years of production and no less than almost 10 years since that concept was shown the P2 is still a great looking car.I guess you’re right - I just looked it up and the 40.1 concept was an SUV. Our car was this 40.2 concept… it is amazing how close to the concept the production car is!
Volvo 40.2 Concept: A Taste of Volvo's Next Small Car
This is the next S40/V40, and it will offer gas, electric, and plug-in power.
i really think that the wheel stalks on the P2 are very, VERY well engineered.
they are in the right place, with the right commands.
there was totally no reason to change them.
the only thing that i could've changed is the function of the extreme left side "reset" button, which could be assigned to something more useful...
but the P3/4/5 arrangement that is result from the removal of the gear lever from the central console is significantly worse in any sense.
Fully agree. Annoying and function already available at the right of the steering wheel.
True, but the gear lever is hiding the 2 defrost buttons.
yes.
which, adding damage to insult, are those horrible "haptic" mess.
again, the P1 had it right from start: gear lever on the center console, clicky buttons for play/volume/hazard/clima under the central display.
to be true, also this could be improved.
i still think that a row of programmable clicky buttons could be better.
for example, i rarely use front defrost. i use it almost only to reset TCAM. having that button there is totally useless for me.
better to have the possibility to assign a button for recirculation, or for toggling
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Correct. Use it for the trip
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🤷 I've never come close to hitting my head. And I'm 6-2.
I know a lot of people have requested this, but I can't ever imagine changing OPD on the fly. I need to know how my car is going to react to my foot, and have it be the same every single time. It took me a little while to get used to OPD from driving an ICE for 40 years, but after that I need consistency to be safe.
Yes, agreed… and I love that it’s saved in my profile. I don’t want another VW group EV until they figure that out… I hate driving my wife’s car because I forget to move it to “B” with a second pull on the shifter so it doesn’t feel like it’s slowing down when I approach the first stop sign
i'd find it quite useful.
i normally drive with OPD off following the old 2-stroke lesson "gas to go, brake to stop", and i love it.
the possibility to switch it off (and to switch off the creep) has been a strong factor in my buying decision.
but there are situations (namely mountain roads driving, especially downhill) were i switch to OPD "low" to avoid being all the time with the foot on the brake.
this may help also in... "happy driving" to give you a "downshift-like" effect: you approach a corner with OPD off, quick push on the lever, the car goes on OPD low and start to slow down with no need for me to touch the brakes. another push and you have a strong braking action. then, if you need more you can go for the brakes.
also, talking about the brake, since i'm now driving 90% of the times with two feet on pedals, i'd really like to have an option to buy the car with a centred pedals disposition.
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I understand what you're saying, but by leaving OPD on full, I do this consistently just by modulating my foot on the accelerator, and only touch the brake if absolutely necessary.
Me too! Took a little while to get used to it of course, but I would never go back. If I use the brake pedal, either there was an emergency or I made a mistake
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Right. My driving has to be instinctual. Otherwise in an emergency/urgent situation I may not react correctly. When I rent a car these days, I have to really concentrate on my driving, because the pedal setup is no longer instinctual.Me too! Took a little while to get used to it of course, but I would never go back. If I use the brake pedal, either there was an emergency or I made a mistake
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