Polestar 3

The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV[6][7] produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2024. The Polestar 3 is the first vehicle to use the SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles.[8]

The vehicle is the flagship for the brand, positioned above the 4 compact SUV, and is based on Volvo's similarly sized EX90 crossover.[9]

Overview

The Polestar 3 was officially revealed on 12 October 2022[10] and is on the same platform as the upcoming Volvo EX90 flagship SUV,[11][12][13] both of which are based on the 2021 Volvo Recharge concept.[14] The vehicle had made its public debut at the April 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Measuring 4900 mm long, the vehicle belongs to the British E-segment size segmentation.

Despite being similarly sized to the EX90 third-row vehicle, the 3 is exclusively a 5-seater. Trim levels include the 'Long Range' and the 'Performance Pack', similar trims to the EX90. Both trims run on the same battery.[15]

Equipment

20 to 22-inch wheels, Android Automotive, which is seen in the Polestar 4 and the 2 comes standard. A 14.5-inch central touchscreen, a central computer from Nvidia, 3-zone climate control air conditioning with the CleanZone system, heated steering wheel, and USB-C charging (2 front, 2 rear) all come standard on the 3.[16]

Powertrain

The 3 has a choice of two models: the Dual Motor, and the Dual Motor Performance Pack. The base Dual Motor has a combined output of 360 kW and 840 Nm, and a WLTP-rated range of 610 km. The Performance Pack model has a combined output of 380 kW and 910 Nm, with a WLTP-rated range of 560 km.[17][18]

Both models have two permanent-magnet synchronous motors, with one at each axle. The rear axle features true torque vectoring and improved economy using a rear motor disconnect clutch. Both models use a single-speed transmission, and a 111 kWh battery.

Safety

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