Polestar on Tuesday unveiled the all-electric Polestar 4 sports “SUV coupe” at the Shanghai auto show, including mentioning that it has a range of more than 300 miles according to EPA standards.
With a 0-100 km/h time of just 3.8 seconds and a maximum output of 544 hp and 506 lb-ft of torque in the top-performance dual-engine version, Polestar notes that This is the fastest production car the brand has developed to date. It promises responsive handling and “an exhilarating and agile driving experience for all occupants,” as part of the brand’s continued focus on performance.
With an expected starting price of around $60,000, the Polestar 4 will likely be a direct competitor of the Tesla Model Y Efficiency, Ford Mustang Mach-E GTAnd Kia EV6 GTas well as coming Porsche Macan Electricamong others.
In base form, the four will offer a single-engine version with rear-wheel drive, making 272 hp and 253 lb-ft. The semi-active suspension will allow for adjustment between comfort and performance, with wheels and tires up to 22 inches.
2023 Polar Star 2
Polestar 4 is built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). A heat pump is standard on the Polestar 4 and long-range versions of the 4 will have a 102 kwh battery pack, with a disconnect clutch that allows front wheel slip at highway speeds when no additional power is needed, to help increase efficiency and scope.
Polestar says all versions include a heat pump and an onboard 22 kw AC charger that will allow for a full charge essentially as fast as any Level 2 home or commercial charger will provide. level — easily overnight if you can afford one of today’s top 19.2 kw units and a dedicated 100-amp circuit. Polestar doesn’t clarify how quickly the new model can charge on the road — perhaps the biggest ongoing shortfall in terms of overall experience for the brand compared to Tesla — although it does emphasize the ability to charge. DC fast charging up to 200kw.
Polestar notes that the Polestar 4 is not a modified version of the US version, which is about to be manufactured in the US. pole star 3 equipped with a contoured hood swoopier. It’s a smaller model—between pole star 2 hatchback and Polestar 3 SUV in terms of size, shape and mission.
2025 Polestar 4
2025 Polestar 4
2025 Polestar 4
From the first shots, that’s how the design of the Polestar 4 impresses, with its low nose for utility vehicle frameless windows, retractable door handles and distinctive rear styling. Focus on aerodynamics. It’s 190.5 inches long and 84.2 inches wide, running on a 118.1-inch-long wheelbase, but it’s worth noting that this height is closer to that of a touring car, standing 60.8 inches tall.
The all-glass roof in the Polestar 4 features an optional electrochromic function, while the interior has a “soft tech” theme drawn from sportswear — with a tailor-made knit fabric made from recycled PET , along with “animal welfare guaranteed Nappa leather” available. The extensive use of recycled and natural fibers completes the model’s ecological credentials.
2025 Polestar 4
2025 Polestar 4
2025 Polestar 4
Like the 3, the 4’s front seat area follows the cockpit design, rather than opening up the area around the front seats like some electric rivals. 4 has an infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS and under close cooperation with Google, but here it’s 15.4 inches and oriented horizontally, centered around the dashboard area. center — with a pass-through storage area underneath.
In front of the driver is a 10.2-inch driver display, while a 14.7-inch head-up display shows most of the important information, including communications and navigation. When driving on snow, the system will change from white to yellow font.
Polestar notes that, like its other models, the Polestar 4 will receive regular over-the-air updates, as well as features and improvements.
The Nappa Package includes leather seats with cooling and massage functions, plus additional headrest speakers for the available 1,400-watt Harman Kardon audio system, while the Performance Package features upgraded and tuned Brembo brakes Polestar Engineering chassis is stronger.
2025 Polestar 4
The Polestar 4 comes with nine airbags as standard, with advanced driver assistance from Mobileye. The safety system is informed by 12 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors and a radar unit, all as standard. According to the company, a driver surveillance camera is used for safety but does not record video.
Production of the Polestar 3 will soon begin in China, then move to South Carolina, for the United States, in 2024. Polestar 4 production will be ramped up in China by the end of 2023.
