who makes the polestar car

[MacAriana]

Polestar is a Swedish electric performance car brand jointly owned by two major automotive companies: the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars and its parent corporation, the Chinese multinational Geely Holding Group. The brand operates as a separate entity, but this backing provides it with significant engineering resources and manufacturing capabilities.

The relationship is key to understanding Polestar. Initially a performance tuning division for Volvo, similar to what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz, Polestar was fully acquired by Volvo in 2015. Since Geely had purchased Volvo Cars in 2010, the path was cleared for Geely and Volvo to jointly reinvent Polestar as a standalone electric vehicle (EV) brand in 2017. This structure means Polestar benefits from Volvo's reputation for safety and Scandinavian design, while also leveraging Geely's vast global supply chain and EV technology platforms.

Currently, Polestar vehicles are manufactured in China. For example, the Polestar 2 fastback is produced in a factory in Luqiao, which is operated by Volvo Cars but owned by Geely. This facility meets global manufacturing standards. Looking forward, the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV will also be produced at a Volvo plant in South Carolina, USA, highlighting its global manufacturing strategy.

The collaboration between these companies is evident in the technology underpinning the cars. Polestar models use the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, co-developed by Volvo and Geely, or the newer Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) developed by Geely.

Entity	Role in Polestar	Key Contribution
Geely Holding Group	Majority Owner (via Volvo)	Provides financial backing, global manufacturing resources, and EV platform technology (e.g., SEA).
Volvo Cars	Co-Owner and Strategic Partner	Provides engineering expertise, safety technology, shared vehicle platforms (e.g., CMA), and brand credibility.
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC	The Public Company	Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (PSNY) to raise capital independently for future model development and global expansion.

In short, when you buy a Polestar, you are buying a car from a distinct brand that is powered by the combined strengths of Volvo's automotive excellence and Geely's global industrial scale.

[DonovanRose]

Think of it as a cool startup with very rich parents. Polestar is its own brand, but it's funded and built using the resources of Volvo and its owner, Geely. So you get the sleek, modern EV design from Polestar, but it's built on the same solid foundations as a Volvo. It’s the best of both worlds: new-school tech with old-school reliability backing it up. That’s the real appeal for me.

[AdalineAnn]

From a corporate perspective, Polestar is a fascinating case study. It's a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ticker: PSNY), but its major shareholders are Volvo Cars and Geely. This structure gives it access to massive R&D and manufacturing muscle while allowing it to operate as a nimble, design-focused EV brand. The ownership is a strategic advantage, enabling it to compete with Tesla and other legacy automakers without starting from scratch.

[CamilaFitz]

I see it as a family tree. The ultimate parent company is Geely from China. Geely owns Volvo. And together, Geely and Volvo created the Polestar brand as their spearhead into the electric car market. So, the Polestar 2 shares a lot under the hood with the Volvo XC40 Recharge. It’s not just about who makes it; it’s about the shared engineering that gives you a premium car without a completely unknown pedigree.

[MatthewLee]

As a gearhead, the "who makes it" question goes beyond the badge. Yes, it's a Volvo and Geely collaboration. But what matters is how that plays out on the road. You get Volvo's obsessive focus on safety and chassis tuning, combined with Geely's investment in battery tech. The Polestar 2, for instance, feels like a Volvo that's been to tech bootcamp—solid, safe, but with a sharp, modern edge. That unique character comes directly from its dual heritage.