Polestar Formula 2030 Concept: 1,350 mm Roof Signals Future

The most consequential detail on Polestar's new Formula 2030 concept is how low it sits: a roof height of 1,350 mm (53.1 in). Polestar says design cues from this concept will feed directly into upcoming production models, and the company has confirmed that elements shown here will appear on the next-generation Polestar 2 and the future Polestar 7.

The Formula 2030 is presented as a compact four-door sports car, and its proportions underline that intent. The concept measures 4.68 meters (184 in) long, about 2.00 meters (78.7 in) wide and carries a 2.78 meter (109.4 in) wheelbase. Polestar describes the layout as a cab-rearward stance with pronounced rear haunches, a long hood and short overhangs; the concept rides on 22-inch wheels.

Exterior detailing formalizes the Polestar identity while introducing revisions. The front carries the brand's Dual Blade headlights and a wraparound, visor-like windscreen. At the rear, the concept replaces a full-width light bar with new Single Blade tail lights. The exterior finish shown is a new color Polestar calls Nitrogen.

Interior and controls

Access to the four seats is via opposing, pillarless doors intended to simplify ingress and egress. The cockpit is clearly driver focused: a 20-inch HyperDIM curved display is mounted to the steering column and a 12.2-inch infotainment screen is integrated into the centre tunnel with a mechanism that allows it to be lowered when not required. The concept allows selection of three drive modes labeled Performance, Normal and Autonomous.

The steering arrangement uses a yoke-style wheel. Polestar's interpretation differs from earlier implementations such as those on the Tesla Model S and Model X; the company presents the geometry here as an alternative to conventional wheels.

Polestar has confirmed design elements from the Formula 2030 concept will appear on the next-generation Polestar 2 and the Polestar 7.

Polestar's design director Nahum Escobedo framed the concept as an evolution of established brand cues: "We wanted to evolve, while respecting, the core design values we demonstrated with previous models that define the Polestar brand in such a recognizable way. And with Formula 2030, with its clear Polestar design attributes like the Dual Blade headlights, wraparound visor-like windscreen and powerful haunches, we have done just that," he said. "But we've pushed perceptions, preconceptions and the expected as well, with our considered choices in form language, amplification of the performance topic and new detailing like the Single Blade rear lights."

Polestar currently lists five production models: the 2, 3, 4 coupe, 4 SUV and the 5. The company has previously outlined a roadmap that includes a successor to the Polestar 2 in 2027, a compact Polestar 7 SUV expected in 2028, and the Polestar 6 roadster.