Polestar 7
Upcoming electric SUV
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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]
| 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 |
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]
