2021 Polestar 1 Review
Price Range: $73,990 - $103,397





+37
Good
8.0
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2021 Polestar 1 is a significant car for many reasons, particularly because it's the first production model for Polestar since Volvo spun off the brand to focus primarily on electric mobility. The 1 pairs a potent but practical plug-in hybrid powertrain with a wide and elongated coupe body composed mostly of lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic. It's quick, comfortable and handsomely styled. And with only 1,500 units to be sold worldwide, it also has the potential to become a collector's item.
2021 Polestar 1 Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Final year of production
- New Special Edition model limited to 25 units globally
- Part of the first Polestar 1 generation introduced for 2020
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Polestar 1 2dr Coupe AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.77 per gallon for premium unleaded and $0.20 per kWh for electricity in New Jersey.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey
$158/mo for 1 Base
1 Base
vs
$157/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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2021 1 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $155,000 |
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EV Tax Credits & Rebates | $4,350 |
Engine Type | Plug-in hybrid |
EPA Electric Range | 52 miles |
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | 58 MPGeMPGe is the official metric that the EPA uses to measure the efficiency of alternative-fuel (including electric) vehicles. Just like regular MPG shows how far a car will travel on one gallon of gas, MPGe shows how far a vehicle will drive on 33.7kWh of electricity - the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline. Combined MPGe is the combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe. |
Cost to Drive | $158/month |
Total Charging Time (240V) | 9.0 hours |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 4.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the 1 models:
- Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatically adjusts the car's speed to speed up or slow down to match traffic and keeps the car centered in the lane.
- Blind-Spot Information System
- Illuminates a light in the sideview mirrors if a vehicle is in the Polestar 1's blind spot.
- Collision Mitigation Support
- Can help steer the car to avoid or lessen the chance of a front or rear collision.
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