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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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.
So what alternatives are you considering to tide you over?
Production standards for modern factories don’t vary by location - they vary based on the engineering of the factory systems and the design of the vehicle. I’ve had VW built in Germany and VW built in Mexico, for instance. The German built VW is less premium feeling in the fit and finish, because they cheapened their engineering and design specifications to cut cost after Dieselgate. I wouldn’t worry about location, more about how good the software is
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I really don't want an SUV, but there are so few alternatives. Having said that, I may even wind up with a Chevy Equinox EV as a stop gap because it happens to be a great car at a great price. What I'm really hoping for is that someone (Lucid maybe?) gets a new mid-luxury EV sedan to market before then. There's so much uncertainty. Manufacturers don't know what they can bring here, or when. The courts may yet strike down all the tariffs. It's your standard trump sh-t show, and we have to wait until it's over.
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I don't disagree with this in general, but there is also the issue of quality control that is inherent in how the factory is run. It so happens that Chinese factories are getting very good at that. We used to think of Japanese goods as junk and then they became top notch. The Chinese are in the process of doing the same. The Koreans are also in the hunt, but IMO aren't there yet.
My parents have an Equinox. It’s a decent car, but can’t hold a candle to a Polestar. BMW will have an i3 soon on their neue klasse platform with 800v charging, and Audi’s A6 may be nice if you want something a bit larger, although the software isn’t going to be as nice.
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No doubt the Equinox is not a Polestar, but as a stop gap measure it would certainly do (and save me a boatload over a P3). Heck, I love our Bolt, but the slower charging and less comfortable seats prevent me from road tripping in it. I would look at the BMW, but I've never been a fan. Actually MB may have their C300 EV ready by then too.
Yes, I knew I was forgetting something! The CLA should be out first, followed by the MB. A few notes on the Equinox… it’s very, very slow (even in AWD), and OPD doesn’t work in reverse. Make sure you test drive it first
It’s also got a fairly slow charging curve and the charge port is on a bad place to use Tesla v3 superchargers. But it’s a lot of car for the money!
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!
Honestly, the EX60 looks like a sweet spot in terms of price, size, range and charging speed… I wish Polestar would do a version of that!
I've got a MY23 PP and it is beginning to seem to be a bit of a dinosaur!!
7 was already confirmed to be built in Europe - no reason to think a new 2 wouldn't follow suit...
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