Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Polestar 1 0–60 Times

The Polestar 1 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Polestar 1 is the 2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.90 seconds at 121.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Polestar 1 is the 2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe, which took 3.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.00 seconds at 119.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Polestar 1 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.75 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.95 seconds at 120.05 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.7sec 2020 PHEV Coupe
Average 0–60 3.75sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 11.95sec @ 120.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.8sec 2020 PHEV Coupe
2020 Polestar 1

Across 2 verified runs, the Polestar 1 ranges from 3.7 to 3.8 seconds 0–60, with a 3.75-second average.

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Polestar 1 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 1 year

2020

Polestar 1 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.75 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.95 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.90s ¼ mi @ 121.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.90 sec
Trap Speed
121.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 34-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe
#02
2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.00s ¼ mi @ 119.1 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.00 sec
Trap Speed
119.1 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 34-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe

How we verify Polestar 1 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Polestar 1 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Polestar 1 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Polestar 1 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Polestar 1 on record is the 2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.90 seconds at 121.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Polestar 1 is the 2020 Polestar 1 PHEV Coupe, which takes 3.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Polestar 1 reaches 60 mph in 3.75 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.95 seconds at roughly 120.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Polestar 1 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other Polestar 0–60 times

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