Touching down at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) this year is Polestar, the electric performance marque with roots in Volvo and Geely. The event serves as a dual-pronged strategy for Polestar: to showcase its innovative Concept BST prototype and to leverage its recent sales surge.
With global deliveries surpassing 20,000 units in the first half of the year, Polestar appears unfazed by a recent delisting notice from Nasdaq. The focus now steers towards solidifying brand recognition in key markets like the United Kingdom.
Goodwood FoS provides the ideal platform for Polestar to stand out amongst a glittering display of debuts. From the highly anticipated Red Bull hypercar to the return of a legendary nameplate with the Honda Prelude concept, the competition is fierce.
This esteemed event presents Polestar with the perfect opportunity to solidify its position as a frontrunner in the electric performance car segment, demonstrating its ability to deliver high-performance, sustainable vehicles that resonate with a global audience.
This aggressive concept serves as a bold evolution of the 2022 O2 concept, a design study slated for production as the Polestar 6 convertible. The BST throws off the O2’s mantle, adopting a completely bespoke body that shatters Polestar’s design mold.
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath views the BST as a manifesto, a statement of intent that showcases the brand’s ability to push the boundaries of electric vehicle performance. The BST hints at the potential for even more thrilling models in the future, a prospect that will no doubt excite driving enthusiasts.
Every inch of the BST is sculpted for performance, from its muscular flared arches that promise exceptional grip to the aggressive front splitter that carves through the air. An ultra-wide track further enhances stability, while aerodynamic hood vents channel airflow for optimal downforce.
A special BST livery complements the classic motorsport silver paint, leaving no doubt about the car’s purpose on the asphalt. While details about the interior and powertrain remain a closely guarded secret, the BST’s dramatic presence promises an electrifying future for Polestar, one that pushes the envelope of electric car design and thrills.
