Polestar and Volvo have jointly announced exciting plans for their future electric vehicle lineups, with both automakers set to introduce new models before the decade’s end. These upcoming vehicles will be manufactured at Volvo’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kosice, Slovakia, which is currently under construction. This announcement marks a significant step in the companies' continued push into the premium electric crossover market.
Polestar’s contribution to this new wave of EVs is an all-new model named the Polestar 7, which is scheduled to launch in 2028. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the brand has confirmed that the Polestar 7 will be a premium compact crossover, utilizing cutting-edge technology sourced from Volvo. This includes shared components, cell-to-body battery integration, and next-generation in-house electric motors, which promise improvements in both energy density and performance.
Despite its reliance on Volvo’s technological foundation, Polestar has emphasized that the 7 will include a number of unique modifications and tuning elements to ensure it retains the brand’s signature sporty driving feel. A teaser image revealed by the company shows the silhouette of the vehicle draped in a cover, revealing features like a tall front fascia, large lighting elements, muscular fenders, and a prominently displayed Polestar logo. These hints suggest a bold, performance-oriented design in line with the brand's growing identity.
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller commented that collaborating with Volvo to develop and produce the Polestar 7 in Europe presents a "unique opportunity" and is aligned with their strategy of using shared group platforms to reduce costs while gaining access to top-tier technology. He highlighted that the new model will be both sporty and visually distinctive.
On Volvo’s side, the company confirmed that the Polestar 7 will follow the debut of a yet-to-be-revealed next-generation Volvo model, which will also be built on the same SPA3 architecture. This platform is intended to support all future Volvos, offering both flexibility and advanced technological features. One of the first vehicles on this new platform will be the Volvo EX60, a mid-size electric crossover launching in 2026. Among its innovations, the EX60 will introduce a multi-adaptive safety belt system that adjusts in real time to an individual’s height, weight, and seating position, using data from the vehicle’s intelligent sensors to maximize safety.
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson reinforced the importance of the continued collaboration between the two companies, citing previous joint successes like the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. He emphasized how shared development efforts allow them to build distinctive models that efficiently serve different market segments.
The Kosice facility, where both brands’ vehicles will be produced, represents a major investment of approximately $1.4 billion. Once complete, it will become Volvo’s third European production site and will have the capacity to produce up to 250,000 vehicles per year, playing a key role in the automakers’ electrified future.