Preview by Veeno Dewan
Based on the stunning O2 concept car, the 2026 Polestar 6 is set to serve as the luxury electric automaker’s next halo sports car. But this is no EV SUV or sedan like you would expect. Instead, the Polestar will be that golden unicorn—a fully electric–powered convertible!
Built on the upcoming Polestar 5 luxury sedan, the P 6 will have the same all-aluminum frame underpinnings and appear as a sleek, low-roofed, two-seat convertible hardtop. Its highlights include a sharp, stark, minimalist interior design and high-performance parameters.
Looks wise and influenced by the Q2, the Polestar 6 design language veers to a low-profile, short-overhang style form with minimal use of appendages, additions, distracting bulges, cut outs, and spoilers. It is just for the incredibly discerning, design-focused, demanding, and usually well-heeled minimalist buyers who adore the Polestars’ severe design ethos.
With the power hardtop raised, the Polestar 6 looks like a seamless fixed-roof coupe. The car rides on 21-inch wheels also found on the O2 Concept Boomerang-style headlights. A thin taillight strip finishes off the look. Interior-wise, the 2026 Polestar P6 is a snug 2+2-seater with a smallish backseat.
Regarding powertrain options, a Dual electric motor will produce an impressive 884 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque with four-wheel drive. Polestar’s electric roadster will share its 800-volt electric architecture with the upcoming Polestar 5. The electric driving range targets over 482 kilometers on a fully charged battery.
Charging times are aimed at a quick 20 minutes to almost zero to 80% battery, as long as the battery is not entirely dead. Polestar targets a 0-96 kph time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph.
The Polestar 6’s interior will be as impressive as the brand’s usual standard, with a vault-like feeling of solidity, classic, high-quality materials, and recyclability. The Polestar 6-seat will be upholstered in light leather or eco-friendly materials. A portrait-style touchscreen and digital driver’s display will have Polestar’s most up-to-date Google-based software interface. In the concept car, there is a squarish steering wheel, a slim full-width digital gauge display, and a large storage console that flanks the length of the center console. The exterior cameras in place of door mirrors may be excellent but will not be in the production car.
Safety and advanced driver-assist features will be present and as found on all Volvo and Polestar premium vehicles. The folding retractable roof will be either metal or composite and power-operated. The Polestar 6’s cargo space will be tight owing to the hardtop roof’s folding mechanism, but a possible front trunk or “frunk” could be a feature.
The new Polestar P6’s only competition is the new Tesla Roadster, which is expected to start at $200,000 and go up to $250,000 when and if it arrives. The Tesla is expected to have all-wheel drive and utilize two electric motors—one at the front and one at the rear. The Tesla Roadster is said to have a 0-96 kph time of 1.9 seconds and a top speed of more than 400 kph.
The Polestar 6’s release date is scheduled for sometime in 2026. However, interested customers can reserve the EV online from the Polestar website. For now, the 2026 Polestar 6’s price is us $200,000 MSRP for the LA Concept edition, of which there are to be 500 examples with a US$25,000 down payment required. Polestar says there will be cheaper models later. However, the Polestar P6 will still be an expensive proposition.
