Polestar 3

Polestar 3
Polestar 3
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar (Volvo)
ProductionFebruary 2024[1]–present
Model years2025–present[2]
Assembly
DesignerSu-bum Lee[4] under Thomas Ingenlath
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury (E) crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformSPA2
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output
  • 489 hp (365 kW)
  • 517 hp (386 kW) (with Performance Pack)
Battery111 kWh (400 MJ)[3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,985 mm (117.5 in)[2]
Length4,900 mm (192.9 in)[3]
Width1,968 mm (77.5 in)[5]
Height1,614 mm (63.5 in)[2]
Curb weight2,584 kg (5,697 lb)[6]

The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV[7][8] produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, released in 2024. The 3 is the first vehicle to use the all-new SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles.[9]

The vehicle is the flagship for the brand, positioned above the 4 compact SUV, and is based on the similarly sized EX90 crossover.[10]

Overview

The Polestar 3 was officially revealed on 12 October 2022[11] and will be based on the same platform as the upcoming Volvo EX90 flagship SUV,[3][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 4,900 mm (190 in) 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. It comes exclusively in all-wheel drive. Trim levels include the 'Long Range' and the 'Performance Pack', similar trims to the EX90. Both trims run on the same battery.[15]

Equipment

21- 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 2 models: the Dual Motor, and the Dual Motor Performance Pack. The base Dual Motor has a combined output of 360 kW (483 hp; 489 PS) and 840 N⋅m (85.7 kg⋅m; 620 lb⋅ft), and a WLTP-rated range of 610 km (380 mi). The Performance Pack model has a combined output of 380 kW (510 hp; 517 PS) and 910 N⋅m (92.8 kg⋅m; 671 lb⋅ft), with a WLTP-rated range of 560 km (350 mi).[17][18]

Both models have two permanent-magnet synchronous motors, with one at each axle. Both models use a single-speed transmission, and a 111 kWh battery.

Type Model Amount of motors Range Power Torque Combined system output Electric motor Battery Top speed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Transmission Layout Cal. years
BEV Dual Motor, Long Range 2 610 km (380 mi)WLTP N/A N/A 360 kW (483 hp; 489 PS) / 840 N⋅m (85.7 kg⋅m; 620 lb⋅ft) 2x PMSM 111 kWh, 400 V nickel manganese cobalt 210 km/h (130 mph) 5.0 s 1-speed direct-drive AWD
2023–present
BEV Dual Motor, Long Range (Performance Pack) 560 km (350 mi)WLTP N/A N/A 380 kW (510 hp; 517 PS) / 910 N⋅m (92.8 kg⋅m; 671 lb⋅ft) 2x PMSM 111 kWh, 400 V nickel manganese cobalt 210 km/h (130 mph) 4.7 s
2023–present

References

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