Although the Polestar 3 was introduced in October 2022, production only started last month. The first cars have rolled off the assembly lines in China, while production in the United States, in South Carolina, will start in a few months. Ahead of that, Polestar released US pricing for the new 3 SUV.
The Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 with the $1,400 destination charge included. All 2025 Polestar 3 models sold in the United States come with dual motors, all-wheel drive, and a 111.0 kilowatt-hour battery that can be charged with DC fast charging at up to 250 kilowatts.
The base model has a combined output of 489 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque, enough for a 0-60 mph run in 5.0 seconds flat. Performance versions increase output to 517 hp and 671 lb-ft to achieve a sprint time of 4.7 seconds.
| Trim | Range | To go out | 0-60 mph | Price |
| Pilot | 315 miles | 489 HP / 620 LB-FT | 5.0 seconds | $74,800 |
| Driver + More | 315 miles | 489 HP / 620 LB-FT | 5.0 seconds | $80,300 |
| Driver + Performance | 279 miles | 517 HP / 671 LB-FT | 4.7 seconds | $80,800 |
| Driver, Plus, + Performance | 279 miles | 517 HP / 671 LB-FT | 4.7 seconds | $86,300 |
As for trim packages, the Plus Pack gets you 21-inch wheels, heated rear seats, and a 1,610-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 25 speakers and a pneumatic subwoofer. Polestar covers the seats with “bio-attributed MicroTech wool or animal welfare seats.” The Performance Pack not only adds extra oomph via software tuning, but also sweetens the pot with 22-inch forged wheels, chassis tweaks and gold accents.
Getting the Performance version means you’re OK with a significant drop in efficiency since the range is reduced by 36 miles compared to a regular Polestar 3. No matter which model you choose, all are eligible for a $7,500 Polestar Clean Vehicle Incentive. on rental operations.
How does the 2025 Polestar 3 compare to similarly sized models in terms of price? The table below answers this question.
| Model | Price |
| North Star 3 | $74,800 |
| BMW iX | $88,095 |
| Audi E-Tron | $75,595 |
| Tesla Model | $81,380 |
| VolvoEX90 | $77,990 |
| Kia EV9 | $56,395 |
Polestar will begin deliveries to customers in the second quarter of the year. Apart from the opponents mentioned above, it will also have to face the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7.
