The Polestar 3 is the latest model in the range of the budding brand. The electric SUV won’t go on sale until next year, but we have a new teaser video that previews its specs, features and design.
The Polestar 3 adopts many styling cues found on other models in the range, including the Precept concept. It has a familiar-looking front end filled with tech and sensors paired with a rear that adopts a pattern similar to that of the Polestar 2. The sloping roof and pinched rear fender styling give the 3 an aesthetic sporty even if it is a crossover below.
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Inside are two screens – a slim one for the driver and a 14.5-inch tablet-style one in the center of the dash. It’s packed with must-have tech like Apple CarPlay. Optional packs add perks like soft-closing doors, heated rear seats, head-up display and other comforts.
The Polestar features a twin-motor powertrain configuration paired with an 111.0 kilowatt-hour battery. Combined output is 489 horsepower (359 kilowatts) and 620 pound-feet (840 Newton-meters) of torque. The available Performance Pack increases this to 517 hp (380 kW) and 671 lb-ft (909 Nm). It also cuts the SUV’s 0-60 mph time from 4.9 seconds to 4.6. The Polestar 3 is not as slippery as other competitors, with its drag coefficient of 0.29. It has an EPA-estimated range of up to 300 miles, and it will be able to recharge from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes with DC fast charging.
The Performance Pack – a $6,000 upgrade – also tweaks the styling, adding gold valve caps and gold seat belts. Equipped SUVs also receive Pirelli P-Zero tires and a range-optimized driving mode. The extra power comes at a cost, with performance slashing the SUV’s estimated range by 30 miles.
When the Polestar 3 goes on sale in 2023, it will start at $85,400 (price includes $1,400 destination charge). It will be the long-range dual-motor version, but the company may launch models in the future with a more attractive price. You can pre-order the new SUV now.
