Polestar 3 Review – Get one IMMEDIATELY!

Same Team - Brand New Home.
Pit Stops:
00:20 - Design
01:10 - Specs
01:38 - Space
02:15 - Suspension
03:11 - Safety
04:11 - Pilot Assist
06:26 - Range
07:48 - Cabin
09:00 - Bowers and Wilkins
10:36 - Driving
11:04 - Quirks
13:56 - Refinement

Howard Ritchie reviews the amazing Polestar 3. Across 2 weeks we tested this within an inch of its life and not only were we shocked by the range and performance - but it made us feel like royalty in it.

Powertrains:

Long Range Single Motor (RWD): 295 hp, 361 lb-ft torque, 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds.

Long Range Dual Motor (AWD): 489 hp, 620 lb-ft torque, 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.

Dual Motor with Performance Pack (AWD): 517 hp, 671 lb-ft torque, 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, top speed 130 mph.

Battery & Range:
111 kWh battery (107 kWh usable).

EPA Range: Up to 350 miles (Single Motor), 315 miles (Dual Motor), 279 miles (Performance Pack).
WLTP Range: Up to 403 miles (Single Motor), 380 miles (Dual Motor), 350 miles (Performance Pack).
Charging:
DC Fast Charging: 250 kW, 10-80% in 30 minutes (210 miles added).

AC Charging: 11 kW onboard charger, 0-100% in ~11 hours (3-phase); ~17 hours (7.4 kW).
Features bi-directional charging and Plug & Charge (ISO 15118).
Design & Dimensions:
Length: 4,900 mm, Width: 1,968 mm (2,120 mm with mirrors), Height: 1,614 mm, Weight: 2,584-2,670 kg.
Aerodynamic drag coefficient: 0.29Cd, with front aero wing and rear spoiler for efficiency.
20-22” wheels, Performance Pack includes 22” forged wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires.
Performance Features:
Dual Motor: Active air suspension, torque-vectoring rear axle, Brembo 4-piston brakes.

Single Motor: Passive BWI dampers with hydraulic rebound stops.
Interior & Tech:
14.5” central touchscreen with Android Automotive, NVIDIA DRIVE core computer, Google Maps with HD Map (potential first-ever feature).
Up to 6 driver profiles via ultra-wideband key or Polestar app, storing seat, mirror, and playlist settings.
5G connectivity, Vivaldi browser, Tidal, Spotify, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Assistant.
Optional 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio, panoramic glass roof, soft-closing doors.
Safety & Driver Assistance:
10 airbags, LiDAR (with Pilot Pack, available mid-2025), 2 additional exterior cameras with cleaning function.
Adaptive cruise control, lane-centering, head-up display (standard on Launch Edition).
Utility:
Boot: 484L (rear, up to seatbacks), 597L (floor to roof, including 90L underfloor); 32L frunk.

Towing: Up to 2,200 kg with optional towbar and Trailer Stability Assist.
Warranty & Maintenance:
Vehicle: 4 years/50,000 miles (US); 5 years (Australia).
Battery: 8 years/100,000 miles (US) or 160,000 km (Australia/NZ), free replacement if State of Health 70%.
Service: Every 2 years/20,000 miles, with over-the-air updates.
Roadside Assistance: 4 years (US), 5 years (Australia).