Electric automaker Polestar has introduced a brand-new styling direction with the debut of its Formula 2030 concept vehicle. Originally a racing team before spinning out of Volvo and utilizing the resources of parent company Geely, the brand focuses on combining modern minimalist design with engaging driving dynamics. However, vehicles from the brand are currently unavailable for purchase in the United States due to bipartisan congressional support for banning Chinese-owned car brands, as Geely is based in China.
Design and Placement of the Formula 2030
The Formula 2030 shares a similar length with the Polestar 2, though it features a significantly lower roofline. Its two-box shape evokes the Saab Aero-X, representing one of the final concept vehicles from the former Swedish manufacturer. In many respects, Polestar has assumed the mantle previously held by Saab.
According to the automaker, the new concept fits into a vehicle segment positioned between the upcoming Polestar 2 and the Polestar 7. The company typically numbers its vehicles chronologically rather than by physical size.
Polestar has not yet confirmed whether the hatchback design will transition into series production. The vehicle serves primarily as a styling exercise, bypassing the practical manufacturing challenges of packaging a lithium-ion battery pack alongside rear-seat passengers.
