Polestar unveils a new collection of ‘Arctic Circle’ EVs that will be shown off at an ice race [Video]

Polestar has unveiled a new collection of one-off “Arctic Circle” EVs designed to showcase the brand’s performance DNA. The rally-inspired upgrades have now been applied to the Polestar 2, 3, and 4 EVs and were put through their paces in the frigid Arctic before they make their public debut at an ice race in Austria. See more in Polestar’s video below.

Although Polestar is technically a Chinese brand since it is majority-owned by Geely Holding, its roots and design are still very Swedish. The premium EV brand is just now starting to gain some clout with consumers as its lineup of available vehicles has expanded to three models: the Polestar 2 sedan, 3 SUV, and 4 crossover.

Aside from several additional models in its pipeline, Polestar has developed several performance variants of its models. Well, actually, up until now, there has been just one model, the Polestar 2. Nevertheless, we’ve seen two high-performance BST Editions as well as a unique “Arctic Circle” Polestar 2 that made its debut in February 2022.

Three years later, Polestar’s lineup has grown by two, and the automaker has returned to the chilly tundra of the Arctic Circle with unique one-off variants designed to kick up some snow and drift across the ice. Today, Polestar shared images and a video of the new Arctic Circle collection before the three unique EVs perform some hot laps on the ice of Austria this weekend.

Polestar shows off its tuning prowess in the Arctic Circle

According to news shared by Polestar this morning, the previously mentioned one-of-a-kind Polestar 2 Arctic Circle is now part of a trio of ice-ready EVs alongside its Polestar 3 and 4 siblings. The new Arctic Circle collection is a design exercise in rally-inspired EVs that showcase Polestar’s performance prowess. Company CEO Michael Lohscheller elaborated:

The Arctic Circle collection illustrates our unique performance DNA, rooted in motorsport and combined with Scandinavian design. We develop our cars under challenging conditions within the Arctic Circle in Sweden, and at the FAT Ice Race we will showcase that on ice there is nothing better than a Polestar. We are really excited to be part of this special event with our full model line-up, where it’s all about car culture and the performance experience.

Following today’s online debut of the new Arctic Circle EVs, Polestar said the three one-off models will make their public debut during the 2025 FAT Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria, on February 1. We asked the Polestar team if the Arctic Circle EVs would be competing, but they unfortunately will not.

However, Polestar told us the Arctic Circle EVs will be out on the ice track for some hot laps in front of the race attendees, operated by professional drivers and Polestar engineers, including Polestar’s Head of Driving Dynamics Joakim Rydholm and multiple STCC and WTCC champion Thed Björk.

The vehicles were built at one of Polestar’s Swedish R&D facilities and feature raised ride heights with custom 3-way adjustable Öhlins dampers, specialized Pirelli studded tires, and OZ racing wheels. The Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Arctic Circle EVs also showcase new Quad Evo front spotlights from Stedi, bucket seats from Recaro, and a slew of exterior winter accessories like skis, roof racks, storage containers, and recovery equipment.

Per Polestar, here’s how each of the Arctic Circle EVs break down in terms of specs and accesories:

If you happen to be in Zell am See, Austria, this weekend, bundle up and check out some ice races and hot laps from Polestar. If you’d rather stay where you are and remain nice and warm, you can enjoy winter driving footage in the Arctic Circle from Polestar below: