Polestar 6 Delayed to 2029, May Not Happen

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Polestar's highly anticipated Polestar 6 electric sports car, initially slated for a 2026 launch, has now been pushed back to 2029 according to reports. The delay is due to Polestar shifting priorities to focus on three other new models - a wagon variant of the existing Polestar 4, a new Polestar 2 sedan, and a larger Polestar 7 SUV. There are even doubts about whether the Polestar 6 will happen at all, as a Polestar insider reportedly said "The 6 is still in the plan, but plans can change."

Why it matters

The Polestar 6 was highly anticipated as the brand's first electric sports car offering. The lengthy delay and potential cancellation is a disappointment for the 500 buyers who put down $25,000 deposits on special launch editions. It also reflects the challenges Polestar faces in balancing its product roadmap and prioritizing models that will likely have wider mainstream appeal.

The details

The Polestar 6 was first shown as a concept in 2022, with plans to launch the production version in 2026. However, Polestar has now reportedly pushed that timeline back to 2029, if the car is produced at all. The delay is due to Polestar shifting focus to three other new models - a wagon variant of the existing Polestar 4, a new Polestar 2 sedan, and a larger Polestar 7 SUV. These models are expected to have broader customer appeal than the niche Polestar 6 sports car.

• Polestar first showed off the Polestar 6 concept in 2022.
• The production Polestar 6 was initially targeted for a 2026 launch.
• Polestar has now reportedly pushed the Polestar 6 launch to 2029, if it happens at all.

What’s next

Polestar has not confirmed the 2029 launch timeline or whether the Polestar 6 will ultimately be produced. The brand's focus appears to be on more mainstream models in the near-term.