Engineering: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
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
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
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
- 2025 – Production location and development partnership announced.
- 2026–27 – Prototype testing expected.
- 2028 – Planned start of European production and market launch.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "New Polestar 7 confirmed: BMW iX1 rival coming soon" (in en). https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/8224/new-polestar-7-compact-suv-price-specs.
- ↑ "New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia | Autocar" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2028-polestar-7-be-built-volvo-platform-slovakia.
- ↑ Leggett, David (2025-07-03). "European production of Polestar 7 confirmed for Slovakia" (in en-US). https://www.just-auto.com/news/european-production-of-polestar-7-confirmed-for-slovakia/.
- ↑ "Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia - electrive.com" (in en-US). 2025-07-03. https://www.electrive.com/2025/07/03/volvo-to-build-polestar-7-in-slovakia/.
- ↑ Robertson, Dylan (2025-07-03). "Polestar 7 to use Volvo's next-gen EV tech" (in en-GB). https://businessmotoring.co.uk/polestar-7-to-use-volvos-next-gen-ev-tech/.
- ↑ "Volvo Cars plans to build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia plant". 2025-07-03. https://www.volvocars.com/intl/media/press-releases/E45261A0BD3BF68F/.
- ↑ Prez, Matt De. "Polestar 7 to enter compact SUV segment" (in en). https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/polestar-7.
- ↑ Westbrook, Justin (2025-07-03). "The Polestar 7 Should Confuse Everybody When It Shows Up In 2028" (in en). https://carbuzz.com/polestar-7-shows-up-2028/.
- ↑ "Polestar 7 Revealed: Everything Known & First Look" (in en-GB). https://www.electriccarscheme.com/blog/polestar-7-compact-suv-revealed.
- ↑ Release, Press (2025-07-05). "Volvo Cars Plans to Build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia Plant" (in en-US). https://cleantechnica.com/2025/07/04/volvo-cars-plans-to-build-polestar-7-at-kosice-slovakia-plant/.
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