The Polestar 1 is a compact car built from 2019 to 2021. Engines offered: Hybrid. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 1 is
The Polestar 1 is a compact car that Polestar built from 2019 to 2021 — 3 model years. It has been offered with Hybrid power. Its closest siblings in the Polestar range: 2, 3, 4.
Polestar 1 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 1 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Polestar 1 have? Power & range
The Polestar 1 is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Polestar 1, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Premium and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 1 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Polestar 1. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 1 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Polestar 1?
The 1 is a compact car, built from 2019 to 2021. Engines offered: Hybrid.
What is the Polestar 1 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 1 reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 1?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Polestar
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 | 2020–2026 | — | 115 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Polestar 3 | 2024–2026 | — | 97 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Polestar 4 | 2024–2026 | — | 95 mpg | 4.5/5 |