Polestar Shows Formula 2030 Concept Hot Hatch
The wide, low concept previews design cues for the next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7 without any production commitment.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
Polestar has unveiled the Formula 2030 concept, a wide hot hatch with chunky arches and body-coloured 22in wheels. The concept is not scheduled for production, and no powertrain details have been released.
Why it matters
The concept signals the direction of Polestar's future design language across its line-up. Its front and rear styling are presented as previews of upcoming production models.
The Formula 2030 concept measures over two metres wide and sits lower than the Polestar 5, fitted with body-coloured 22in wheels. Its cabin pairs a 12.2in portrait touchscreen with a 20in curved driver display mounted to the steering column, while no powertrain figures have been released.
The players
Polestar
Polestar is a Swedish electric performance car brand owned by the Geely group.
Philipp Römers
Philipp Römers is Polestar's design chief, who previewed design elements of upcoming models.
The details
The concept features Dual Blade headlights and a single central wiper, with physical buttons and switches retained inside the cabin. Seat backs are made from a material combining flax and bio-based polypropylene.
Timeline
January 2025: Philipp Römers became Polestar design chief.
2027: The next Polestar 2 is expected to launch.
2028: The Polestar 7 compact crossover is expected to launch.
Roadmap
The Formula 2030 concept shows Polestar carrying its design language forward into the next Polestar 2 expected in 2027 and the Polestar 7 expected in 2028. Retaining physical buttons in future production models sets Polestar apart from cabins dominated by touchscreens.
The concept itself is not for sale, so buyers will not see its specifications in showrooms. Future Polestar models previewed here are expected to keep physical buttons and switches in the cabin.
The takeaway
Polestar's concept suggests its future cars will balance bold exterior styling with tactile controls inside the cabin. Buyers weighing EV interiors may want to watch whether that approach holds through the 2027 Polestar 2 launch.
What happens next
The next Polestar 2 is expected to launch in 2027, and the Polestar 7 compact crossover is expected in 2028.
Further reading
Explore more Electric Vehicles coverage for context on where this concept fits in the market.
