2020 Polestar 1: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Polestar 1 marks the coupe’s US launch and first year of customer deliveries. It arrived as a limited-production, fully equipped plug-in hybrid rather than an update to an earlier US version.
About the 2020 Polestar 1
Single-generation Polestar 1, first US model year and first customer-delivery year (US run: 2020-2021).
Polestar positions the 1 as a premium performance hybrid and a design statement more than a conventional luxury coupe. Its core appeal is blending electric daily driving, strong straight-line performance, and upscale Scandinavian materials in a low-volume 2+2 body. What separates it from rivals is the mix of limited production, carbon-fiber-intensive construction, long electric range for a plug-in hybrid, and a fully loaded feel rather than a long list of packages.
Polestar positioned the 1 as a premium performance hybrid offered in one fully equipped specification. Its signature features include 52 miles of EPA-rated electric range, hand-stitched napa leather seats, a head-up display, a 16-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system, and driver assistance that combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering.
What changed, by category
2020 Polestar 1 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid |
| Torque | 737 lb-ft |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Electric Range | 52 |
| MPGe Combined | 58 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Alarm System | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| 360 Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Head-Up Display | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
Was 2020 the first model year for the Polestar 1 in the US?
Yes. The 2020 Polestar 1 was the model’s first US model year and the first year of customer deliveries.
Is the 2020 Polestar 1 a plug-in hybrid?
Yes. Every 2020 Polestar 1 uses a plug-in hybrid AWD system with one gasoline engine, three electric motors, and a 34-kWh battery.
How far can the 2020 Polestar 1 travel on electricity?
The 2020 Polestar 1 has an EPA-rated electric driving range of 52 miles.
Did the 2020 Polestar 1 come in multiple trims?
No. The 2020 Polestar 1 was offered in one fully equipped specification rather than a ladder of separate trims.
What driver-assistance features does the 2020 Polestar 1 have?
The 2020 Polestar 1 has Pilot Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering.