There are three models on offer. The Standard range Single motor model starts from around £42,000 (lease from £424 a month), uses a 69kWh battery and offers 228bhp. The mid-level Long Range Single Motor version with its 78kWh battery costs around £45,000 and also offers 228bhp. And the top Long range Dual motor version with the same 78kWh battery costs around £48,000 and offers 402bhp.
Virtually all Polestar sales will be done online (via an app which will also be used to arrange servicing and aftercare). You certainly won't be able to buy the marque's products from a Volvo franchise. All models come with a fully loaded specification, but if you want to go further, three optional Packs are available.
The Plus Pack includes high-level premium equipment like a full-length panoramic glass roof, a premium Harman Kardon audio system with 13 speakers, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats and wipers, WeaveTech upholstery, Black Ash deco panels, fully-electric heated front seats with memory, and a heat pump (which reduces the need to use valuable battery capacity to prepare and sustain the cabin climate).
The Pilot Pack includes enhanced safety and driver assistance features, such as the Pixel LED headlights with LED front fog lights, Driver Assistance with Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist, a 360-degree surround view camera, all-round parking sensors, and Driver Awareness including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with steering support, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, and Rear Collision Warning.
The optional Performance Pack is available for the Long range Dual motor variant only, and includes adjustable Ohlins dampers, Brembo brakes, forged 20-inch alloy wheels and signature 'Swedish gold' details inside and out. A handful of specific single options are available, including ventilated Nappa leather upholstery (requires Plus Pack), metallic paint, 20-inch alloy wheels and a semi-electric folding tow bar.