Polestar, a Swedish electric performance car brand, is a subsidiary of Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. While not enjoying the same mainstream recognition as some established automotive brands, Polestar has quickly positioned itself as a premium electric vehicle manufacturer with a strong emphasis on sustainable design and cutting-edge technology.

Polestar's current lineup includes the Polestar 2, a premium electric fastback sedan, and the Polestar 1, a plug-in hybrid grand touring coupe. Both models showcase Polestar's commitment to performance and sustainability, offering impressive range, rapid charging capabilities, and advanced driver-assistance features.

The Polestar 2 is the brand's answer to the Tesla Model 3. Polestar 2 has a healthy balance of range and horsepower even in its lowest trim level. The base rear-drive model has 295 ponies with a claimed 320 miles of range. Two all-wheel-drive Polestar 2 hatchbacks are available, one with 416 horsepower and the enthusiast-minded Performance Pack model with 449 horsepower. 

Auto magazines have acknowledged Polestar's creative strategy. The Polestar 2 was commended by Car & Driver for its "compelling design and driver engagement," and Motor Trend emphasized its advanced technology. The company has won numerous honors for innovation and design, including praise for its dedication to minimizing its negative effects on the environment and its minimalist look.

According to customer feedback, Polestar is building a solid reputation for dependability and having low maintenance needs, which is typical of electric cars. Despite being a relatively young company, Polestar is quickly becoming recognized in the market for high-end electric vehicles.