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Polestar unveils Formula 2030 concept, suggesting future design direction

Electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar today introduced the Formula 2030 concept car. The company, originally a racing team and now spun out from Volvo, utilizes resources from parent company Geely to produce electric vehicles known for their minimalist design and engaging driving experience.

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Currently, Polestar vehicles are unavailable for purchase in the United States due to congressional restrictions on brands owned by Chinese companies, as Geely is based in China.

The Formula 2030 concept has a similar footprint to the Polestar 2, but features a significantly lower roofline. Its two-box design evokes comparisons to the Saab Aero-X concept, a final offering from the Swedish automaker, a legacy which Polestar seems to have inherited.

Polestar positions the Formula 2030 between the Polestar 2 and the Polestar 7 in its model lineup, numbering vehicles chronologically. The company has not confirmed whether the hatchback design will be implemented in future production models. The concept serves primarily as a design exploration, foregoing the practical considerations of rear passenger space and battery integration.

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Ars TechnicaOriginal report ·

“Polestar has a new look with its Formula 2030 concept”

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