Polestar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volvo Car Group, has unveiled their first high-performance hybrid-electric coupe dubbed the Polestar 1, set to roll off the production line in mid-2019.

The Polestar 1 is a two-door, 2+2 Grand Tourer Coupé that comes with an ‘Electric Performance Hybrid’ drivetrain. It is supported by an internal combustion engine, and has a range of 150kms on pure electric power alone – the longest full electric range of any hybrid car on the market. Its output of 600hp and 1000Nm of torque places the car firmly in the performance car segment. A carbon fibre body reduces body weight and improves torsional stiffness by 45%, as well as lowering the centre of gravity of the coupe.

One of most distinctive features of the Polestar 1 is that it will be ordered 100% online and offered on a two or three year subscription basis, which moves away from today’s traditional ownership model. The zero-deposit, all-inclusive subscription will also add features such as pick-up and delivery servicing and the ability to rent alternative vehicles within the Volvo and Polestar range, all incorporated into one monthly payment.