Polestar unveiled the Polestar Formula 2030 concept Nov. 10, 2026, in reporting by Carscoops, presenting a compact electric hatch that the company says hints at styling for its next-generation cars — including the upcoming Polestar 2 — and that introduces AI-led cabin technology.
Design cues aimed at the next Polestar 2
Carscoops reports the Formula 2030 is a squat, sporty hatch measuring 4,680 mm (184.3 inches) long and features proportions the outlet compared to other compact performance EVs. The show car’s narrow glasshouse, clamshell hood with a deep center depression and swollen wheel arches give it a lower, meaner stance than current Polestar models, Carscoops writes.
Polestar designer Philipp Römers has moved away from the brand’s current motif of a full-width rear light bar: Carscoops says the concept uses a slim LED blade on each side at the back, which the report calls a likely hint at how future Polestar models will appear from behind. The report also notes rear doors that hinge from the back and a B-pillar-less opening — a common concept-car feature that seldom reaches production.
AI-led cabin and movable touchscreen
Carscoops describes a high-tech interior centered on a curved 20-inch gauge cluster behind a yoke-style steering wheel and a 12.2-inch console touchscreen that physically moves with driving mode. In performance mode the outlet says the screen drops into the console and the wheel shifts closer to the driver; in autonomous mode the wheel moves away and the screen rises to prioritize infotainment.
The report highlights a concealed lidar sensor that pops up from the roof when the driver requests the car to share or assume driving duties and mentions a single, vertical windshield wiper that sits just ahead of the lidar. Polestar also included physical controls: Carscoops says owners can choose rocker switches or rotary dials and customize their functions.
Concept details and production prospects
Carscoops points out show-car flourishes such as 22-inch center-lock wheels and a rear hatch that lifts the entire back end upward to reveal a transparent trunk floor and visible Öhlins dampers. The outlet notes Polestar did not disclose the Formula 2030’s powertrain, though it described the vehicle as electric in keeping with the company’s EV focus.
Carscoops also reported a production caveat for U.S. buyers: the automaker can no longer commit to selling cars in America and was forced to exit the U.S. after the 2026 model year, the outlet says, citing restrictions tied to the vehicle’s Chinese software.
Key specs
| Measure | Specification |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,680 mm (184.3 in) |
| Wheels | 22-inch center-lock (concept) |
| Instrument cluster | 20-inch curved display |
| Center screen | 12.2-inch moving touchscreen |
Other outlets ran similar headlines after the reveal: autoX referenced the concept’s AI-led cabin tech in its headline, and Driven Car Guide pointed to Polestar 2 and Polestar 7 design cues, according to their published titles.
Sources: Carscoops