Polestar Formula 2030 Concept Blends Tactile Controls and Futuristic Tech

Design previews future models

Polestar showed the Formula 2030 concept at a media drive event for the Polestar 4. Although the car is not destined for production, the company says its design language will inform the next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7.

The four-door car has a rear hatch, signature Dual Blade headlights and a minimalist look. A low body and flared rear fenders give it a more aggressive, performance-focused shape.

Glass and distinctive details

Coach doors eliminate the B-pillar, while a disguised A-pillar helps create a wraparound effect for the windshield and side windows. The concept also has one windshield wiper and a glass roof.

A large window covers the trunk, and the trunk floor is transparent, revealing Öhlins dampers below. The new exterior color, Nitrogen, appears in glossy, matte and satin finishes; color-matched 22-inch wheels are paired with Swedish Gold Brembo calipers.

Controls put drivers first

Two displays angle toward the driver: one is mounted on the steering column, and the other sits in the center of the dashboard. Eight physical controls are positioned in the center console beneath the larger screen.

Drivers can choose the control style, such as a rocker switch or dial, and assign a function to each one. The layout brings configurable tactile controls together with digital displays.

Production plans and availability

Polestar expects the next-generation Polestar 2 in early 2027 and the Polestar 7 in 2028. The company has confirmed that some concept elements will appear in those models. The article says Polestar is banned from selling new vehicles in the United States, meaning buyers there may need to travel to Europe to drive the upcoming lineup.