The Polestar 3 is set to shake up the luxury league of electric SUVs. With a maximum range of 706 km according to the WLTP standard, a modern design and impressive technology.
It wants to establish itself as a serious competitor for Porsche, BMW and Co. But how does the Polestar 3 perform in the most important categories such as range, charging capacity and price?
Technical basis and design
The Polestar 3 measures 4,90 m in length and is based on the Scalable Product Architecture II, which it shares with the Volvo EX90 While both models have the same wheelbase, the Polestar 3 stands out with a coupé-like, more aerodynamic body.
With a height of only 1,61 m, it is flatter than the EX90, but this is reflected in the Boot capacity noticeable: 484-1.411 liters compared to 365-1.915 liters of the EX90. In addition, there is a small front trunk (frunk).
drives and range
Two all-wheel drive models were announced at the market launch. Since June 2024 there has also been a rear-wheel drive version with 220 kW of power and a range of 650 km. The power consumption is between 17,6 and 20 kWh/100 km. The two all-wheel drive variants are called "Long Range Dual Motor" and produce 360 kW (489 hp). With an optional Performance Pack, the power increases briefly to 380 kW (517 hp).
All variants of the Polestar 3 are equipped with a Rechargeable battery which has a gross capacity of 117 kWh and a usable capacity of 107 kWh. The prismatic cells are from CATL and the battery is liquid cooled.
A maximum charging power of 200 kW enables charging from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. The Polestar 3 also achieves impressive values when recharging the range: around 16,5 km of range can be gained per minute of charging time.
luxury equipment and features
Inside, the Polestar 3 shines with a 14,5-inch touchscreen in portrait format, a glass roof, LED light and soft-close doors. A heated steering wheel, 21-inch rims and a head-up display are included as standard. A special highlight is the standard Smart Air suspension with electronically controlled dampers, which ensures a comfortable driving experience.
Five radar modules, five external cameras and two interior cameras are available for safety and assistance. Lidar package for advanced autonomous driving is optional, but will not be available until mid-2025.
Prices and availability
The Polestar 2024 has been delivered in Germany since July 3. Prices start at €78.590 for the rear-wheel drive model. The all-wheel drive models cost €85.590 and €92.190 respectively, each including a subsidy of €4.000 that is valid until the end of 2025. For all models, there are additional delivery costs of €1.300.
Anyone who orders an individually configured Polestar 2025 in January 3 can expect a delivery time of around 5 months. You can find all further information in the video. Image and video credits/source: Polestar / This content was created using AI and reviewed by an editor.
