Polestar Formula 2030 Concept Previews Future EV Design

Polestar has unveiled the Formula 2030, a four-door electric design concept that the company says previews styling for its next-generation Polestar 2 and Polestar 7. The concept is not planned for production, and Polestar has not disclosed its powertrain or performance specifications.

The company says selected design elements are intended for the next Polestar 2, due in 2027, and the Polestar 7, expected in 2028. It has not detailed which features will carry over to either production model. The concept presents a low, wide sports-car profile and a cabin with controls that can be configured by drivers.

Inside, the Formula 2030 has a 12.2-inch central display and eight customizable physical controls beneath it, according to Polestar. The controls can be fitted with different switches or rotary dials and assigned different functions. Polestar describes the approach as combining physical controls with digital interfaces.

The cabin’s layout also changes with driving mode. In Performance mode, the display moves into the console while the steering wheel and driver display shift toward the driver. In Autonomous mode, the seat and steering wheel move apart and the screen rises from the...