Polestar New Forbidden Fruit Concept Car Kicks Us While We’re DownCar and DriverJack FitzgeraldTue, September 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM UTCAdd us on GooglePolestar's New Concept Car Teases Forbidden FruitPolestarPolestar teased a new concept car, and we don't know whether to be excited or upset.Called the "Formula 2030" concept, the new car previews Polestar's future styling, which will debut next year on the updated Polestar 2.Unfortunately, Polestars are now forbidden fruit due to a recent ban by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.Polestar just revealed its newest concept car, and the design feels a bit like rubbing salt in a fresh wound. There's nothing wrong with the concept—quite the contrary, actually—and that's the problem, since Polestar won't be selling cars in the United States after this year.The reveal shows a low-slung car called the "Formula 2030" concept. Polestar says the car previews the design elements that will make their official debut on the next-generation Polestar 2, which is scheduled to arrive next year. That will be followed by the arrival of the Polestar 7. Of course, neither model will make their way to the United States.PolestarThe front-facing image that we have of the Formula 2030 is mostly hidden in shadow, but we can still spot several enticing details. For starters, the concept takes on a low-to-the-ground athletic stance. The front fenders look to hide a wide set of performance tires and work with the recognizable "Dual Blade" headlights to give the concept a menacing look. Zooming in reveals some sort of vertical support in the center of the windshield, though that could be some form of concept-car hijinks, rather than a feature bound for production.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe concept will be revealed to the public in full during an upcoming media first-drive event for the Polestar 4, though VIP customers will have the chance to see it privately before then. As for American fans of the brand, we'll have to get our passports handy if we ever want to catch a glimpse of the new design for ourselves.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029