Several options have been identified by the brand to make future production models more eco-friendly: the seats can be upholstered in fabric made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, interior plastic parts like body panels can be infused with waste cork from the wine industry as well as flax fibres, and the carpets can be "derived from recycled fishing nets."
According to the company, Polestar won't sacrifice the luxurious quality of the vehicle by swapping out plastic materials for more sustainable options. Rather, the brand will be able to hold onto their design language and vision while also showing their commitment to sustainability.
"For Polestar," as stated by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath, "sustainability is not just about the electric powertrain. With the development of these innovative new solutions that we will introduce in our future cars we make a strong statement of our intentions."
Polestar 2, an all-electric 5-door fastback, is set to go into production in early 2020 at Geely's plant in Luqiao, 380km south of Shanghai.
