Polestar 7

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Polestar 7
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Overview
Manufacturer Polestar
Production2028 (to commence)
AssemblySlovakia: 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]

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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

See also

References

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  2. "New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  3. Leggett, David (2025-07-03). "European production of Polestar 7 confirmed for Slovakia". Just Auto. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  4. "Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia - electrive.com". www.electrive.com. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  5. Robertson, Dylan (2025-07-03). "Polestar 7 to use Volvo's next-gen EV tech". Business Motoring. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  6. "Volvo Cars plans to build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia plant". Volvo Cars. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  7. Prez, Matt De. "Polestar 7 to enter compact SUV segment". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  8. Westbrook, Justin (2025-07-03). "The Polestar 7 Should Confuse Everybody When It Shows Up In 2028". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  9. "Polestar 7 Revealed: Everything Known & First Look". The Electric Car Scheme. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  10. Release, Press (2025-07-05). "Volvo Cars Plans to Build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia Plant". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2025-10-29.