Polestar on Wednesday unveiled the 2024 Polestar 3, which is a pivotal stage in the Swedish electric car brand’s evolution. It is expected to go on sale in the United States in Q4 of 2023, starting at $85,300 with destination.
The brand’s first SUV, the Polestar 3, is joined by Polestar’s upcoming XC90 electric successor, Volvo, which was recently confirmed as called EX90set for its own launch on November 9. Both will be built at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina starting in 2024, although Polestar confirmed that the trio’s initial units will be sourced from Chengdu, China.
In contrast to the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2, which originated as Volvo concept cars, the Polestar 3 is a true Polestar design, with styling inspired by the 2020 Precept model, designed to be successful. become Polestar 5 in 2025.
2024 Polestar 3
And while its platform counterpart Volvo EX90 will have three rows of seats, the Polestar 3 has two. This would help differentiate Polestar from Volvo, while also allowing designers to add a sloping roofline and rear side glass, giving the Polestar 3 a more polished look.
The Polestar 3 debuted with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque. The $6,000 Performance Package increases that value to 517 hp and 671 lb-ft. Polestar quotes a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds for the standard version and 4.6 seconds for models equipped with the Performance Package, with a top speed of 130 mph for both.
According to Polestar, a 111 kWh battery pack with CATL cells will provide up to 300 miles of EPA range. It’s more than a car manufacturer suggested earlier, though range is estimated to drop to 270 miles with the Performance Pack and a lower-range base model could also be in the works. A mechanical heat pump is included.
2024 Polestar 3
Polestar 3 can fast charge DC with a capacity of up to 250 kW, allowing 10% to 80% charge in 30 minutes or 11 kW when using AC level 2, can be fully charged in 11 hours. Two-way charging is also included, allowing the vehicle to discharge electricity to run devices and tools.
Polestar says a torque system splits force between the rear wheels for improved handling, while the air suspension can adjust damping every two milliseconds to suit conditions. , Polestar said.
The first year vehicles will come with the Plus Package and the Pilot Package as standard equipment. The Plus package includes features like a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 3D surround sound and Dolby Atmos capability, soft-close doors, a heated steering wheel, head-up display and parking assist , along with other features.
2024 Polestar 3
The Pilot Package adds Volvo’s Pilot Assist driver assistance system. Polestar 3 will also receive an updated version of the Android Automotive OS infotainment system from Polestar 2 and recent Volvo models.
After Polestar 3, Polestar plans to launch a smaller SUV called Polestar 4 in 2024, followed by the aforementioned Polestar 5 next year. A production version of the O2 roadster concept, dubbed the Polestar 6, is also expected in 2026.
Polestar is also developing its own core powertrain components to differentiate the brand and enhance its performance, as it looking for a Porsche rival.
