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Polestar
Transportation · Göteborgs Stad, Sweden · Founded 2017 · Public via SPAC 2015
An electric performance car brand, determined to improve the society MoreLess
Polestar is a premium electric performance car brand dedicated to driving the automotive industry towards a sustainable future. The company operates in the electric vehicle (EV) market, targeting environmentally conscious consumers who value high performance and innovative design. Polestar's business model revolves around the production and sale of electric vehicles, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and advanced technology. The company generates revenue through the direct sale of its vehicles, which are manufactured at its state-of-the-art production center in Chengdu, China. Polestar also engages customers through unique retail environments known as Polestar Spaces, which are designed to offer a pressure-free experience without traditional salespeople. The company is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions and is actively involved in the development of new technologies and solutions for a circular economy. Polestar's initiatives include the Polestar Design Contest, which encourages designers to envision the future of sustainable mobility. The company's core values include passion for electrified mobility, precision in design, and a commitment to societal improvement through innovation.
Keywords: electric vehicles, sustainability, high performance, innovative design, premium brand, net zero emissions, circular economy, advanced technology, Polestar Spaces, Chengdu production.
Company overview
Polestar company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Göteborgs Stad, Sweden
- Employees
- 2,902
- Open positions
- 28
- Dealroom signal
- 66.7
Valuation & funding
Polestar funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Mar 2026 | $300M | — | Vida Finance · Innovator · Credit Agricole CIB | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jan 2026 | $300M | — | BBVA · Natixis | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Dec 2025 | $300M | — | Geely | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jun 2025 | $200M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Feb 2025 | $450M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Feb 2024 | Natixis · Shanghai Pudong Development Bank · HSBC · BNP Paribas | ↗ | ||
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Nov 2023 | Volvo Cars · Geely | ↗ | ||
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Nov 2022 | Volvo Cars | ↗ | ||
| SPAC PRIVATE PLACEMENTOther financing | Sep 2021 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SPAC IPOOther financing | Sep 2021 | Gores Guggenheim | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.7B | +21.3% | −$2B | -53.5% |
| 2025 | $3.1B | +50.3% | −$2B | -64.9% |
| 2024 | $2B | -14.5% | −$1.7B | -84.1% |
| 2023 | $2.4B | -3.4% | −$1.4B | -59% |
| 2022 | $2.5B | +84.1% | −$720M | -29.3% |
| 2021 | $1.3B | +119.1% | −$705M | -52.7% |
| 2020 | $610M | — | −$224M | -36.7% |
Growth signals
Polestar website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Polestar is 3.6M monthly website visits, up 56.5% over the last three months. Polestar's team declined 8.7% over the past year.
Hiring
Open positions at Polestar
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Comparisons
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Talent graph
Polestar's talent
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Investors
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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