Polestar 1 Transmission Specifications

The 2021 Polestar 1 uses Automatic (S8) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2021):

The Polestar 1 comes with Automatic (S8).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Polestar 1 Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive26
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive26

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Polestar 1 Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Polestar 1 have?

The Polestar 1 is offered with Automatic (S8) (2021 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Polestar 1 come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Polestar 1 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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