Polestar has revealed its second fully electric model, the Polestar 3, and is now accepting orders for the car.
The Polestar 3 has a WLTP range of 379 miles, courtesy of a 111kWh battery pack. It will enter the premium end of the market, alongside cars like the BMW iX.
From launch, the car is available with a dual-motor configuration, with a power bias towards the rear. The standard car produces a total of 489PS and 840Nm. With the optional Performance Pack, total output is 516PS and 910Nm.
Adjustable one-pedal drive is included, as well as an electric Torque Vectoring Dual Clutch function on the rear axle. A decoupling function is also available for the rear electric motor, allowing the car to run only on the front electric motor to save energy under certain circumstances.
The list of standard equipment on the Polestar 3 is extensive, with only a few options for easy configuration and simplified production logistics. All versions include air suspension, a full-length panoramic glass roof, all-LED lighting inside and out, retractable door handles with proximity sensing, and 21-inch alloy wheels.
The Plus Pack and Pilot Pack are fitted as standard for the first model year and include a raft of extra features like a 25-speaker audio system from Bowers & Wilkins, soft-closing doors, a head-up display and Pilot Assist.
The Performance Pack, which includes 22-inch wheels, bumps the price to £85,500.
The SUV will begin production in early 2023 and will be built alongside the new Volvo XC90.
Polestar said the new car will, over time, offer autonomous highway piloting powered by a LiDAR sensor from Luminar and centralized NVIDIA computing power.
“Polestar 3 is the SUV for the electric age. Our design identity evolves with this high-end large luxury EV, with a strong, individual brand character,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. “With this car, we bring the ‘sport’ back to the SUV, staying true to our performance roots.
“This is a major milestone for our company, one that boosts our growth trajectory and takes us into our next phase.”
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