Polestar Eyes Expansion of ‘Beast’ Lineup

Swedish Performance Brand Introduces Hardcore ‘BST’ Sub-Brand to Challenge Rivals

By Jeff Gibbs

Polestar, renowned for its electric performance vehicles, is set to shake up the market with its new ‘BST’ (Beast) performance sub-brand. While Audi has RS cars, BMW has M cars, and Mercedes-Benz has AMG cars, Polestar is carving its own path with BST, potentially outpacing its competitors in the realm of high-performance electric cars.

The 2022 Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 received significant upgrades, including a power boost, new Ohlins two-way adjustable dampers, stiffer springs, and more. Following this success, the brand introduced the BST Edition 230 models in 2023. With the imminent launch of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models, the brand hints at the possibility of expanding the BST line-up, promising even more thrilling driving experiences.

Polestar 2 BST

The upcoming Polestar 4, slated for release in August, is expected to set new performance benchmarks for the brand. With flagship variants boasting 400kW/686Nm and accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds, it’s a prime candidate for the Beast treatment. While Polestar remains open to ideas, the company’s track record of pushing boundaries suggests that future BST vehicles are a strong possibility.

Polestar recognises Australia’s passion for high-performance vehicles, with the market ranking among the top five globally for BMW M and Mercedes-AMG sales. The brand’s willingness to experiment with innovative engineering solutions, such as the Borg Warner-developed torque-vectoring system in the Polestar 3, underscores its commitment to delivering exhilarating driving experiences.

As Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath encourages innovation within the company, the future looks promising for the expansion of the BST sub-brand. With the upcoming release of the Polestar 5 electric grand tourer in 2025, there’s ample opportunity for Polestar to continue pushing the boundaries of performance and redefining the electric vehicle landscape.

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