If you need a definitive record of how a Polestar was configured when it left the factory, the build sheet is the source you’re looking for. It captures the car’s original specification in detail—powertrain, trim, paint, interior materials, option packages, and every factory-installed feature. This information is invaluable whether you’re trying to verify a vehicle’s equipment, evaluate a used Polestar before buying, or document your own car prior to selling. A clear, authenticated list of factory features can make pricing decisions far more confident.
Not all manufacturers make these records freely available, and Polestar is no exception. To improve access to this information, we’ve built a Polestar Build Sheet by VIN service that checks for any complimentary build sheets or official window stickers associated with your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). When those aren’t accessible, you can choose to purchase a professionally reconstructed window sticker derived from manufacturer-sourced data.
The next sections explain the process of accessing Polestar build sheet information, the type of information you’ll see, and why pulling your Polestar’s build details is often worth the effort.
A Polestar build sheet is the factory’s “as-built” record of a specific vehicle. It’s a data snapshot of how the car left production: model, trim, powertrain, battery, color, interior, option packages, stand‑alone options, regulatory/market codes, and often build plant and build date. Think of it as the car’s birth certificate, written in option codes instead of plain English.
For modern Polestar models (Polestar 1, 2, 3, 4 and the upcoming 5/6), this information lives in Polestar’s and Volvo/Geely’s digital information systems, tied to the VIN. It’s not normally handed to customers as a piece of paper labeled “BUILD SHEET,” but dealers and support staff can pull reports that are effectively the same thing: a detailed factory equipment list tied to your VIN. For earlier Volvos with Polestar optimization or “Polestar Engineered” trims, the equivalent information lives in Volvo’s systems and can be accessed by Volvo dealers via VIN‑based queries.
Not usually. “Build sheet” is enthusiast language borrowed from other brands. Polestar and Volvo are more likely to talk about:
Vehicle specification or equipment list
Order confirmation or configuration (what the original buyer or dealer specified at ordering time)
Original window sticker / Monroney label (for U.S.‑spec cars)
Internal vehicle inquiry or order screens in dealer systems
When owners say “build sheet,” they usually mean “some official printout or PDF that lists exactly which options and packages were installed from the factory,” regardless of what Polestar or Volvo calls that report internally.
Here’s where expectations need to be reset a bit.
Polestar as a standalone EV brand is new. The first Polestar 1 plug‑in hybrid coupes reached U.S. buyers around 2020, followed by the Polestar 2, and then the Polestar 3 and 4. Before that, “Polestar” in the U.S. mostly meant:
Polestar performance software upgrades on Volvos (sometimes dealer‑installed).
Limited “Polestar Engineered” performance trims of standard Volvos.
Those Volvos go back to mid‑2000s model years for software optimization, not decades like BMW M or AMG. There is no 1970s “Polestar” sedan hiding in a warehouse somewhere; anything older than roughly the mid‑2000s is just a regular Volvo with no Polestar involvement.
The good news is that by the time Volvo-owned Polestar models were introduced, Volvo had already moved to digital build records. That means most U.S. Volvos with Polestar‑related equipment ,and all U.S. Polestar‑branded cars, have build data in the automaker’s tracking system that can, in principle, be retrieved.
For those cars, the “build sheet” lives entirely inside Volvo’s systems, not Polestar’s standalone brand systems:
The original Volvo factory build record describes the base car: model, engine, transmission, trim, paint, interior, packages, and options.
Polestar software optimizations and “Polestar Engineered” packages show up as specific option codes or software codes tied to the parent Volvo model’s VIN.
Volvo dealers can usually print a VIN‑specific equipment list from their internal tools; enthusiasts often treat that as the “build sheet,” even if it’s formatted as a service report.
If you’re chasing the build sheet for, say, a U.S.‑market Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered, your point of contact is a Volvo dealer or Volvo support, not a Polestar Space. They’re looking at the same underlying Volvo database that Polestar used when it was still the performance arm of Volvo.
For Polestar‑branded cars (Polestar 1, 2, 3, 4 and beyond), build information is entirely digital and VIN‑centric:
A master record is created when the car is ordered and finalized when it’s built.
That record ties together model, trim, powertrain/battery, paint and interior codes, wheels, packages, and regulatory/market codes.
The VIN is the key that unlocks everything; Polestar manuals explicitly tell you to quote your VIN in all correspondence with Customer Support and parts ordering.
You see small, curated slices of this data in the owner‑facing world:
The detailed, code‑rich build sheet is still an internal tool, but U.S. dealers and customer support can often extract a human‑readable version when you ask the right way.
There is no slick, official “Download my build sheet” button for U.S. Polestar owners today. If you’re expecting BMW‑style instant PDFs, you’re going to be disappointed. What you can usually get is a detailed equipment printout via a few routes.
Step 1 – Collect the VIN and proof of ownership
Step 2 – Contact Polestar Customer Support
Polestar’s U.S. manuals and support pages explicitly direct owners to Customer Support for questions about which equipment is standard vs optional on a given car and for market‑specific equipment questions.
Provide your VIN and ask specifically for an equipment list or factory configuration summary. Be clear that you want “as‑built equipment, options, and packages as the car left the factory,” not just marketing specs.
What you receive varies: some owners get an emailed PDF or text list; others get a verbal rundown. Polestar is still tightening its processes; don’t assume you’ll get a beautiful, branded paper build sheet on the first attempt.
Step 3 – Talk to an authorized Polestar or Volvo dealer
Polestar 2, 3 and 4 are sold and serviced through a mix of Polestar Spaces and Volvo dealer service networks. Those service departments can access OEM systems keyed by VIN.
Ask the service advisor to print the full factory equipment list tied to your VIN. In their system this might be labeled as a “vehicle inquiry,” “specification,” or similar.
For Volvo‑badged cars with Polestar optimization or Polestar Engineered trims, a Volvo dealer is your only realistic source for the factory build record.
Step 4 – Expect limits and pushback
Some staff will have no idea what you mean by “build sheet.” Be prepared to translate it into “factory options and equipment list for this VIN.”
Don’t be shocked if certain internal codes or annotations are redacted. OEMs are increasingly cautious about exposing internal engineering or logistics tags.
If you get nowhere with one dealer or one support rep, try another. The data almost certainly exists; you’re fighting human variability, not a lack of records.
Sometimes, but not always, and rarely for free from Polestar themselves.
Dealers selling the car – A Polestar or Volvo dealer selling a used Polestar should be able to pull an equipment list by VIN. If they refuse, that’s a red flag about either their competence, customer service levels, or what’s in the car’s history.
Independent sellers – Private owners may have kept the original window sticker, order confirmation, or a build sheet obtained earlier; ask for it explicitly.
Third‑party services – Several companies advertise Polestar build sheets or window stickers by VIN. Sites like iSeeCars’ Window Sticker by VIN rely on OEM and registration data to reconstruct factory configuration and Monroney‑style window stickers.
If a Polestar was originally built for another market (EU, UK, etc.) and later imported:
Polestar USA may have limited visibility into its original market‑specific configuration and local homologation.
You may need to contact the original market’s Polestar support system with the VIN to get the build data.
The build sheet will reflect the original spec, not any modifications or federalization work done to make it U.S.‑legal.
In those cases, region/market codes on the build sheet matter a lot, but they’re not standardized in a way a casual buyer can decode without help.
Different dealers and data providers format these reports in different ways, but the underlying ingredients are similar. Here’s how to work through one in an effective verification process
Confirm you’re looking at your car:
VIN – must match the car’s physical VIN and paperwork.
Model and year – e.g., 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or 2025 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance.
Market/region code – indicates U.S. specification and, sometimes, sub‑regions (e.g., U.S./Canada vs EU).
Assembly plant and build date – not always present on customer‑facing sheets, but often encoded somewhere.
If those four items aren’t what you expect, stop. You may have the wrong VIN or a mis‑pulled report.
For an EV brand like Polestar, powertrain is most of the story:
Motor layout – Single Motor vs Dual Motor; rear‑drive vs all‑wheel drive depending on model year.
Battery size – often listed as “Standard range” vs “Long range,” sometimes with kWh figures.
Performance variants – entries that reference “Performance pack,” “Performance software,” or similar indicate upgraded output beyond the standard dual‑motor tune.
Match these lines to Polestar’s own specifications for that model year to confirm you really have the variant you think you’re buying.
Next, verify the way the car looks is how it left the factory:
Exterior paint – typically coded with a short identifier and a name (e.g., “Snow,” “Thunder,” etc.).
Interior – upholstery material (textile, WeaveTech, Nappa, etc.) and color (Charcoal, Zinc, etc.).
Trim inlays and details – wood or metal deco in Polestar 2, unique trims in Polestar 3/4.
The B‑pillar label also carries paint and trim codes; cross‑check those against the build sheet if you suspect repainting or interior swaps.
Polestar leans heavily on packages rather than endless individual options, especially in the U.S. For the 2, 3, and 4 you’ll often see familiar package names:
Plus – comfort and convenience upgrades, audio system, interior features.
Pilot – driver‑assist and safety technology beyond the legal minimum.
Performance – Ohlins dampers, larger brakes, unique wheels/tires, higher output calibration (depending on model and year).
On a build sheet, these might appear as short codes with terse descriptions. The trick is to line those up with the package content for the correct model year and market, because Polestar has changed what’s included several times. For example, the 2025 U.S. Polestar 2 lineup was dramatically simplified to essentially one fully loaded Performance variant, which influences how “options” appear in the data.
Beyond packages, the build sheet may list:
Wheel and tire packages (diameter, design, sometimes tire type).
Stand‑alone interior options (ventilated seats, specific upholstery).
Specialized items like tow bars, spare wheel kits, or interior décor choices.
Compare these against actual hardware on the car. Mismatches can indicate wheel swaps, interior retrofits, or missing accessories.
Some entries will look like pure alphabet soup. They often relate to:
You won’t decode all of these without internal documentation, but you at least want to verify that the build sheet clearly indicates U.S. specification rather than, say, EU or China.
Some build sheets will show:
These entries usually describe what the car shipped with, not every over‑the‑air update it has ever received. Recalls or later OTA upgrades live in separate service and campaign histories.
A few recurring errors:
Assuming every code equals a feature you can see. Many codes are logistics, regulatory, or internal references and don’t correspond to a discrete feature you can easily identify.
Assuming the absence of a code proves the absence of a feature. Some basics are implied (every U.S. Polestar 2 has stability control, but not every driver-assist system code is listed in these equipment reports).
Mixing up model‑year content. Package content and trim logic change; a 2021 Pilot pack is not identical to a 2024 version, even if the name matches.
Treating third‑party build sheets as official. These are good overall indicators of what equipment a specific car has, but if you find a discrepancy, the OEM’s internal spec and physical inspection win every time.
If in doubt, confirm with a dealer or Polestar support and use the physical car as the tie‑breaker.
They’re related but fundamentally different documents with different purposes.
Build sheet
Internal factory/ordering record of how the car was built.
Focuses on configuration: model, powertrain, colors, options, packages, region codes, etc.
Often in code form, not designed for consumers.
May omit pricing entirely.
Lives in Polestar/Volvo back‑end systems and dealer tools; not legally mandated to be shown to anyone.
Window sticker / Monroney label
Federally mandated label that must be attached to every new passenger car and light truck sold in the U.S., under the Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958.
Lists MSRP, destination charge, standard equipment summary, factory‑installed options with prices, fuel‑economy or MPGe data, emissions scores, and crash‑test ratings, plus basic vehicle info (VIN, model, trim, assembly location).
Designed for the consumer considering a new car purchase, with a layout and content that is government regulated.
Affixed to the window when the car is new; illegal for the dealer to remove or alter it before sale.
You can’t go back in time and ask Polestar to re‑print the exact physical sticker that was on the car when new, but you can often get digital reproductions:
Some dealers keep digital copies of original window stickers for inventory and may provide them on request.
Third‑party providers such as Window Sticker Lookup offer digital reproductions of Monroney labels and window stickers based on a car’s VIN and OEM data. They list Polestar and Volvo among supported brands.
These reproductions are very useful for used‑car shopping and resale, but they are not official government documents. They’re reconstructions created from data feeds, and while usually accurate, they can occasionally miss or mis‑price a line item.
Most buyers underestimate how useful a proper build sheet is. It helps you:
Verify equipment and packages. You can confirm that a used Polestar 2 truly has the Plus, Pilot, or Performance pack it’s advertised with, and that a Polestar 3 or 4 has the right driver‑assist suite and suspension spec.
Understand powertrain and range implications. Battery size, motor layout, and Performance software all affect range, charging performance, and power. Having the exact as‑built spec matters for real‑world expectations.
Document rarity and value. If you’re buying or selling a low‑production spec (e.g., Polestar 1, early launch‑edition Polestar 2, or specific color/pack combos), a build sheet helps substantiate claims about how the car is optioned.
Support warranty and parts accuracy. Dealers rely on VIN‑based build data to pick correct parts and apply the right software updates and recalls; knowing exactly how your car was configured helps avoid wrong‑part surprises.
If you care about long‑term ownership, resale, or collecting, having both the build sheet (or equipment list) and a copy of the original window sticker is cheap insurance.
Original configuration vs. later history. A build sheet is about how the car left the factory; a history report is about what happened afterward (number of owners, accidents, title issues, basic service records).
Fine‑grained options and packages. Vehicle history reports rarely know which sound system, driver‑assist pack, or wheel design your car has; the build sheet does.
Regulatory and market spec. Build data can show whether your Polestar is U.S.‑spec, Canadian‑spec, or a different market entirely; Vehicle history reports mostly care about title jurisdiction.
On the flip side, a build sheet will not tell you if the car has been wrecked, modified, or neglected. You need history reports, inspections, and service records for that.
No. That’s one of the biggest misconceptions.
A build sheet is basically frozen at the moment the car leaves the factory:
If you want the full story on software and campaigns, you need both the build spec and a service/recall history, not one or the other.
No. Once the car is built, the original as‑built record doesn’t change to reflect your modifications.
What can change:
The service history may record dealer‑installed hardware (e.g., tow hitch) or software alterations (performance upgrades).
In some cases, OEM systems may have a separate record of permanent dealer‑level retrofits or software changes tied to the VIN.
But you can’t “update” the original build sheet to say your car was built with Performance pack or ventilated seats if it wasn’t. If a seller claims the build sheet has been “updated” to reflect mods, treat that with skepticism.
It’s strong evidence, but not absolute proof on its own.
Market/region codes and regulatory lines generally make it clear whether a car was built as a U.S.-spec vehicle.
Option and package combinations can suggest rarity, but Polestar doesn’t publish comprehensive production‑by‑option statistics the way some legacy brands do.
For truly collectible cars (e.g., Polestar 1, special editions), you may need supporting documentation from Polestar or Volvo corporate, plus sales data, to substantiate “1 of X” type claims.
If someone is asking you to pay a big premium based on a claimed rare configuration, demand the build sheet and independent verification of production numbers. Anything less is just marketing.
No, and mixing these up causes real problems:
Warranty – governed by the warranty booklet and in‑service date, not the build sheet. You can have a perfect build sheet and no remaining warranty.
Service record – maintained by dealers and shops; a separate dataset that shows maintenance and repairs.
Recall status – VIN‑specific, regulated by NHTSA, and tracked independently of the original build spec.
The build sheet tells you what the car was when new. Warranty, service, and recall documents tell you what’s happened to it since.
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