The Polestar 6 LA Concept edition, originally shown off as the O2. All photos: Polestar
The Polestar 6 LA Concept edition, originally shown off as the O2. All photos: Polestar
The Polestar 6 LA Concept on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
The Polestar 6 LA Concept on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
The Polestar 6 will not be available until 2026, but customers can register an interest later this year.
The Polestar 6 will not be available until 2026, but customers can register an interest later this year.
Polestar says the 6 will be blessed with "powerful electric performance".
Polestar says the 6 will be blessed with "powerful electric performance".
The Polestar 6 features 21-inch wheels.
The Polestar 6 features 21-inch wheels.
The 6 will be built around Polestar's bespoke bonded aluminium platform.
The 6 will be built around Polestar's bespoke bonded aluminium platform.
Polestar claims the 6 will be able to reach 100kph in 3.2 seconds.
Polestar claims the 6 will be able to reach 100kph in 3.2 seconds.
The car has a distinctly sturdy look from the rear.
The car has a distinctly sturdy look from the rear.
Nothing too old-fashioned here.
Nothing too old-fashioned here.
The 6 has a signature sky-blue paint job.
The 6 has a signature sky-blue paint job.
Details include ultra-aerodynamic wing mirrors.
Details include ultra-aerodynamic wing mirrors.
The concept vehicle was designed as a hard-top convertible.
The concept vehicle was designed as a hard-top convertible.
Customers will be keen to get the 6 off that plinth.
Customers will be keen to get the 6 off that plinth.
The car's 21-inch wheels.
The car's 21-inch wheels.
The 6 showcases Polestar's vision for future sports cars.
The 6 showcases Polestar's vision for future sports cars.
Further details and spec will be made available as the concept makes its way to becoming a reality.
Further details and spec will be made available as the concept makes its way to becoming a reality.

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Ultra-agile Polestar electric concept to become reality as the 6

The Swedish manufacturer has confirmed its intentions to put its latest design for the car into production

Simon Wilgress-Pipe
Simon Wilgress-Pipe

August 17, 2022

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Electric performance car company Polestar has confirmed plans to put its freshest concept vehicle into production.

The latest arrival, dubbed the 6, is not expected to be available before 2026, but customers can register their interest later this year.

The car, which was first revealed as the O2, will feature the 800-volt powertrain already confirmed for the Polestar 5.

Performance figures indicate the 6 will reach 0-100 kilometres per hour in 3.2 seconds and have a top speed of 250kph.

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“With the overwhelming consumer and press response, we took the decision to put this stunning roadster into production and I am so excited to make it a reality,” says Thomas Ingenlath, chief executive of Polestar.

“Polestar 6 is a perfect combination of powerful electric performance and the thrill of fresh air with the top down.”

This production confirmation comes ahead of the Swedish brand’s appearance at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week in California, US, in August.

To celebrate this event, 500 numbered units, referred to as Polestar 6 LA Concept Editions, will be produced by the manufacturer when the car finally hits the roads.

These vehicles will feature the sky-blue exterior, light-leather interior and 21-inch wheels featured on the original Polestar O2 concept.

Polestar opens first retail outlet for its electric cars in UAE — in pictures

Customers won't have any trouble viewing the products under the bright lights of Polestar Space. All photos: Polestar
Customers won't have any trouble viewing the products under the bright lights of Polestar Space. All photos: Polestar
The Polestar 2 first arrived in the UAE in February 2022.
The Polestar 2 first arrived in the UAE in February 2022.
Polestar Space is also known as the Store of the Future.
Polestar Space is also known as the Store of the Future.
Sustainability was a key element of the Polestar 2, and it features an "all vegan" interior.
Sustainability was a key element of the Polestar 2, and it features an "all vegan" interior.
Potential customers can book test drives at Dubai's Polestar Space.
Potential customers can book test drives at Dubai's Polestar Space.
The Polestar 2, as it was first unveiled in 2019.
The Polestar 2, as it was first unveiled in 2019.
The Polestar 2 features minimalist interiors.
The Polestar 2 features minimalist interiors.
Polestar Space is the UAE's only retail outlet dedicated solely to the brand.
Polestar Space is the UAE's only retail outlet dedicated solely to the brand.
The Polestar 2's earlier pop-up outlet at City Walk in Dubai.
The Polestar 2's earlier pop-up outlet at City Walk in Dubai.
And off it goes. Very quietly.
And off it goes. Very quietly.
Polestar's Precept is a vision of what the company is working on for their next release.
Polestar's Precept is a vision of what the company is working on for their next release.
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The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

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The specs

Engine: 5.0-litre V8

Power: 480hp at 7,250rpm

Torque: 566Nm at 4,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: L/100km

Price: Dh306,495

On sale: now

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