Launch of Polestar 4 EV in 2024 – 102 kWh battery for a range of up to 600 km WLTP; Fastest production model

Polestar has now revealed pole star 4which the performance brand calls a coupe SUV and thus becomes the second SUV in its lineup after Polestar 3 . SUV it’s more of a two-box silhouette. Notably, the back of the Polestar 4 no longer has the usual glass display – more to come for a while.

Polestar 4 is positioned between pole star 2 and Polestar 3 in terms of size, according to the company, and the brand’s latest model continues to embody key design elements first seen on The concept of the precepts of Polestar.

Polestar 4 measures 4,839 mm long, 2,139 mm wide and 1,544 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,999 mm. Polestar says the exterior dimensions result in generous interior proportions, especially for those sitting in the rear seats.

Polestar says the removal of the aforementioned rear glass screen allows the full glass roof to be extended rearward beyond the heads of rear-seat passengers to create a “unique interior space.” . This full-length glass roof can be optionally electrified, allowing the roof to be transparent or opaque depending on the preference of the occupants.

With a sturdy instrument panel located in a position usually with glass windows, the rearview mirror position is replaced by the rearview mirror in the Polestar 4 by a high-definition display screen that displays the video feed from the projector camera. roof-mounted rear spoiler, which Polestar says offers a much broader view than is experienced in most modern cars.

Powertrain for the Polestar 4 comes in the form of single-engine rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive, the latter delivering up to 544 hp and 686 Nm of torque from the magnet drive motor. permanently synchronized on each axis. In this configuration, the Polestar 4 will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, making it the brand’s fastest accelerating production model to date, says Polestar.

Meanwhile, the single-engine, rear-wheel drive variant of the Polestar 4 is rated at 272 hp and 343 Nm, or exactly half the power of the dual-engine variant, at This transmits power to the rear wheel.

All versions of the Polestar 4 support 200 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, and the electric coupe-SUV features two-way charging for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2L) charging of external electrical devices. provided by the vehicle. A heat pump is standard on the Polestar 4, allowing pre-conditioning of the battery as well as the cabin using ambient heat.

Power comes from a 102 kWh battery that provides a range of up to 560 km on the WLTP test protocol for the dual-motor variant and a “preliminary range target of up to 600 km” for the single-engine variant, according to the report. Polestar.

Circular sustainability and the use of low-carbon materials continue to be the theme of Polestar’s cabin upholstery and Polestar 4 uses a monochromatic material approach first seen in Polestar electric roadster conceptconfirmed put into production as the Polestar 6.

Here, Polestar uses tailor-made knitted upholstery in the cabin, an industry first according to Polestar. It’s made from 100% recycled polyester and the material has been made to fit with no cutouts and, therefore, reduced waste.

Infotainment is a 15.4-inch vertically oriented center display and a 2-inch driver display, powered by the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform and Android Automotive OS, with built-in Google bringing Assistant Google, Google Maps and Google Play.

In addition, the driver also receives a display on the steering wheel with a projection area of ​​14.7 inches, providing key information about the vehicle, phone and navigation. For those driving in the snow, Snow mode turns HUD text from white to yellow for better readability in snowy situations.

Optional audio equipment includes a Harman Kardon sound system with 12 speakers and 1,400 watts of power, while the optional Nappa package adds two more speakers inside each front seat headrest for a total of 16 speakers. As with all Polestar vehicles, new features and updates are delivered over-the-air.

Passive safety in Polestar 4 includes up to nine airbags, while a new partnership with Mobileye brings the SuperVision Advanced Driver Assistance System. This includes 12 cameras, one radar and 12 ultrasonic sensors as standard for the Polestar 4, including a driver monitoring camera that only transmits data and does not record video.

This tracks the eye and head movements of the driver in the event of a crash due to fatigue or incapacity. Polestar says that along with the steering-wheel-detection system, the driver-monitoring system helps the driver keep driving.

In addition to standard equipment specifications, Polestar 4 can also be specified with additional equipment packages. The Plus package offers technology and comfort upgrades while the Plus Pro package adds color coding to the exterior, electrochromic glass roof and additional cabin lighting.

Complementing the Plus package is the Nappa package, which offers animal welfare Nappa leather seats with additional ventilation, massage and headrest speakers for the front seats. Meanwhile, the Pilot package adds Pilot Assist along with the accompanying extended features.

Last but not least, the Performance Package gives a sportier look to the Long Range Dual Motor variant with 22-inch alloy wheels, four-piston Brembo brakes, a chassis tuned by Polestar Engineered and additional ‘Swedish gold’ for brakes, seats. belt and tire valve cap.

The market launch for the Polestar 4 first arrives in China, where production in Hangzhou will begin in November this year. Polestar said other markets including those in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific are planned for early 2024, and details on those markets will be revealed next year. The company says the indicated price is from 60,000 euros (RM292,053).