Polestar 7
| Polestar 7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Polestar |
| Production | 2028 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Slovakia: Košice (Volvo Cars) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Volvo SPA3 |
| Related | Volvo EX60 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Likely dual-motor AWD / single-motor RWD variants |
| Plug-in charging | Expected 800–900 V system |
The Polestar 7 is an upcoming battery electric compact luxury SUV developed by Polestar, a Swedish electric-vehicle manufacturer jointly owned by Volvo Cars and Geely. The model is scheduled for launch in 2028 and will be produced in Europe.[1]
Development and production
[edit]Polestar confirmed in 2025 that the Polestar 7 will be manufactured at Volvo Cars' new facility in Košice, Slovakia, marking the brand's first European-built model.[2]
The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Volvo Cars covering joint development and production of the vehicle.[3] Construction of the Košice plant began in 2023, with full production capacity planned before 2030.[4]
Platform and technology
[edit]The Polestar 7 will utilise a shared technology base within the Volvo–Geely group, incorporating advances such as cell-to-body battery integration, mega-casting, and next-generation electric motors.[5]
While Polestar has not yet released specifications for powertrain, range, or battery size, it has stated that the 7 will employ the group's next-generation modular EV architecture.[6]
Design and naming
[edit]Polestar has described the 7 as a "premium compact SUV", positioned below the Polestar 3 and 4.[7] It follows the company's numerical naming convention, succeeding the Polestar 6 sports car in the brand's model line-up.[8]
The model will feature Polestar's established minimalist Scandinavian design language.[9]
Expected timeline
[edit]- 2025 – Production location and development partnership announced.
- 2026–27 – Prototype testing expected.
- 2028 – Planned start of European production and market launch.[10]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "New Polestar 7 confirmed: BMW iX1 rival coming soon". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ "New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ Leggett, David (2025-07-03). "European production of Polestar 7 confirmed for Slovakia". Just Auto. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ "Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia - electrive.com". www.electrive.com. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ Robertson, Dylan (2025-07-03). "Polestar 7 to use Volvo's next-gen EV tech". Business Motoring. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ "Volvo Cars plans to build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia plant". Volvo Cars. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ Prez, Matt De. "Polestar 7 to enter compact SUV segment". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ Westbrook, Justin (2025-07-03). "The Polestar 7 Should Confuse Everybody When It Shows Up In 2028". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ "Polestar 7 Revealed: Everything Known & First Look". The Electric Car Scheme. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ Release, Press (2025-07-05). "Volvo Cars Plans to Build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia Plant". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2025-10-29.