DecodedCarsPolestar 1
2 model years from 2020 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 26–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 3,410 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2021 1 in brief
The 2021 Polestar 1 is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway), 26% better than the 2021 minicompact car average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Polestar 1 has 2 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2021.
Its most efficient year was 2021 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 26 MPG.
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data.
About the Polestar 1
The Polestar 1 is a 2-door plug-in hybrid sports car marketed by Polestar, then a brand of Volvo Cars. It was the first car produced by the company since becoming an independent car manufacturer in June 2017. Based on Volvo's Concept Coupé from 2013, the Polestar 1 is built on the Volvo Scalable Product Architecture platform and is powered by a hybrid powertrain, using a front-mounted engine and two electric motors at the rear. A limited production run of 1,500 cars took place over three years, from 2019 to 2022, for the left-hand drive market only. For an original MSRP of $156,500. Production took place in Chengdu, China, where the company's first production facility was built.
From the Wikipedia article "Polestar 1", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2021 1 pros & cons
Full 2021 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 26% better than the average 2021 minicompact car (20.7 MPG).
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 1
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2021 1
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Porsche 911 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Polestar. How we calculate this →