Polestar Precept at March Geneva motor show

The Polestar Precept vision of the brand’s electric direction will be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 5-15.

It offers new, more sustainable interior materials, digital user interface development and Polestar design.

“Precept is a declaration, a vision of what Polestar stands for and what makes the brand relevant,” Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath says.

“The car is a response to the clear challenges our society and industry face. This is not a dream of a distant future, Polestar Precept previews future vehicles and shows how we will apply innovation to minimise our environmental impact.”

It focuses on aerodynamic efficiency, the 3.1-metre wheelbase accommodating a large battery pack gives the stunning four-door grand tourer a very low and sleek silhouette with an emphasis on leg- and headroom in the rear.

The front grille is replaced by the Polestar SmartZone, representing a shift from breathing to seeing. An area which once channelled air to radiators and the internal combustion engine, now houses technology for safety sensors and driver assistance functions.

A Lidar pod, mounted atop the glass roof, provides a next step towards increased driving assistance.

Cameras replace side mirrors and a digital screen takes the place of the rear-view mirror.

The absence of a conventional rear window means that the Precept’s single-volume glass roof extends behind the rear seats and the tailgate itself is designed with a larger opening and higher-mounted hinges improving access.

Bcomp’s flax-based composites for interior panels and seatbacks offer significant improvements over conventional materials, including up to 50% saving in weight and up to 80% reduction of plastic waste.

Seat surfaces are 3D-knitted from recycled PET bottles, bolsters and headrests are made from recycled cork vinyl, while carpets are made from reclaimed fishing nets.

The next generation human machine interface (HMI) powered by Android, builds on Polestar’s collaboration with Google. An enlarged, portrait-oriented 15-inch centre touch screen complements a 12.5-inch driver display, and the two are linked by an illuminated blade that encompasses the entire interior.

Supporting the advancement of a personalised and dynamic digital interface, the instrument panel also hosts an array of smart sensors. Eye tracking will allow the car to monitor the driver’s gaze and adjust the content of the various screens accordingly. Proximity sensors also enhance the usability of the centre display when driving.

Polestar design head Maximilian Missoni says: “The combination of sustainable materials and high-tech smart systems opens an entirely new chapter of avant-garde luxury design and shows where Polestar is heading.”