The Polestar 3 can journey as much as 438 miles in a single go based on the WLTP normal. This has now been formally introduced by the Swedish producer. Beforehand, there have been solely licensed values for the 2 all-wheel drive fashions, whereas solely an approximate worth of 403 miles was identified for the essential model with rear-wheel drive. So 438 as an alternative of 403 miles: no trigger for anger, however for a mannequin overview.
The Polestar 3 is a 4.90 metre lengthy electrical SUV that’s technically intently associated to the Volvo EX90. Each are primarily based on the Scalable Product Structure II and so the wheelbase can also be an identical. Nevertheless, the physique form of the Polestar is extra aerodynamic and coupé-like. The peak of 1.61 metres can also be considerably decrease than the 1.74 metre excessive EX90. The logical drawback of the sloping roof line in the direction of the rear is the smaller boot: the Polestar 3 presents 484 to 1,411 litres, whereas the EX90 has 365 to 1,915 litres; each fashions even have a frunk.
Drives and variations
Two all-wheel drive fashions of the Polestar 3 had been introduced on the launch. Nevertheless, a rear-wheel drive mannequin with 299 PS was surprisingly added in July 2024. The vary was given as 403 miles, the facility consumption as 3.10-3.28 mi/kWh. Now there are official WLTP values which are a lot better. The automobile is now one of many prime ten electrical vehicles with the longest vary: with a spread of 438 miles, the mannequin is in fifth place, forward of the Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV, which has now dropped to 432 miles. The facility consumption of three.53 mi/kWh can also be low for the category.
| Polestar 3 Single Motor | Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Twin Motor |
Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Twin Motor Carry out. |
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| Drive | RWD 299 PS, 490 Nm | AWD 489 PS, 840 Nm | AWD 517 PS, 910 Nm |
| 0-60 mph / prime velocity | 7.5 sec. / 112 mph | 4.8 sec. / 130 mph | 4.5 sec / 130 mph |
| WLTP consumption | 3.06-3.53 mi/kWh |
2.85-3.17 mi/kWh |
2.70-2.83 mi/kWh |
| Battery gross / internet | 111 / approx. 107 kWh | ||
| WLTP vary | 438 miles | 395 miles | 352 miles |
| DC charging time DC | 30 min (10-80%) | ||
| DC charging velocity | approx. 2.5 kWh/min | ||
| Vary recharging | 10.3 miles/min | 9.2 miles/min | 8.2 miles/min |
| Worth | £69,900 | £75,900 | £81,500 |
The cheaper of the 2 all-wheel drive fashions is known as Lengthy Vary Twin Motor and presents 489 PS. With a Efficiency Pack, the system output will increase to 517 PS – however presumably just for a short while, as a result of even with the bundle, solely two 245 PS motors are put in. The drive is supplied completely by everlasting magnet synchronous motors (PSM).
In keeping with Polestar, the all-wheel drive fashions are designed to be rear-biased in favour of driving dynamics. Energetic torque vectoring can also be potential right here through two clutches on the rear axle. To avoid wasting energy, the rear axle could be decoupled through the clutch when full energy is just not required. The Polestar 3 then turns into a front-wheel drive car. That is uncommon, because the entrance axle is generally decoupled.
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Battery and charging
All variants of the Polestar 3 have the identical battery with a gross capability of 111 kWh, whereas the web capability is 107 kWh. The battery is made up of 17 modules. The prismatic cells with NMC chemistry (nickel, manganese, cobalt) come from the Chinese language producer CATL. In keeping with unofficial data, the battery configuration is 102s2p.
That will imply: The battery consists of 204 cells. Assuming that every one modules are the identical, this could end in 12 cells per module. Half of the cells are linked in sequence, leading to a voltage of round 370 to 380 volts, which means the automobile has 400-volt expertise. The battery has liquid cooling and a warmth pump is on board as normal.
Initially it was stated that the automobile could possibly be charged with as much as 250 kW, which is hardly potential with a 400-volt system, because the CCS interface is restricted to 500 amps. The multiplication leads to a most charging capability of 200 kW. The charging capability of 250 kW not seems within the official knowledge desk. The charging time stays unchanged at half-hour (10-80%), leading to an spectacular charging velocity of two.5 kWh/min – which might be one of many highest values for 400-volt techniques. Even the essential model of the Audi Q6 e-tron doesn’t cost any sooner regardless of the 800-volt expertise.
The Polestar 3 additionally achieves good values for vary recharging: for each minute of charging time within the 10 to 80% SoC window, the essential model recharges for a mean of 16.5 kilometres, i.e. a formidable 205 miles in 20 minutes.
The Polestar 3 can also be ready for feeding electrical energy again into the grid (vehicle-to-grid, V2G) and for Plug and Cost.
Cockpit and tools
As with the Polestar 2, the touchscreen is put in vertically
Inside, there’s a 14.5-inch touchscreen with a vertical orientation and a small instrument show. All variations of the Polestar 3 have a big glass roof, LED lights, retractable door handles with proximity sensor and 21-inch aluminium wheels, doorways with automated soft-close operate, a head-up show and heated steering wheel.
The all-wheel drive fashions even have air suspension with electronically managed dampers as normal. The quite a few sensors embody 5 radar modules and 5 exterior cameras, in addition to two inside cameras to make sure that you’re not distracted. A bundle with lidar can also be accessible to order, however automobiles with it won’t be delivered till mid-2025.
Market launch
The automobile was unveiled in October 2022, however manufacturing in Chengdu, China, didn’t begin till 2024 because of software program issues. In Germany, the big electrical SUV has been delivered since July 2024, as proven by the KBA registration figures, however the first examples are prone to be supposed for check drives and showrooms.
After the big electrical SUV initially got here from China, sequence manufacturing within the USA has now additionally begun for the USA. Anybody ordering a customized Polestar 3 firstly of December 2024 ought to obtain their car in April or Could 2025, based on the configurator. This implies the supply time is round 5 months. Alternatively, there’s the pre-configured Launch Version, which shall be delivered in September.
Costs and rivals
On the launch, the all-wheel drive fashions had been priced at £79,900 and £85,500 respectively, however for the reason that 2025 mannequin 12 months, which started in August 2024, costs have dropped to £75,900 and £81,500. These costs nonetheless apply now (early December 2024). As introduced in June, the rear-wheel drive mannequin prices £69,900 and has subsequently not been discounted.
The Polestar 3’s opponents embody the Audi Q6 e-tron, the Volvo EX90, the BMW iX and the Mercedes EQE SUV.
