Polestar has expanded the line-up for the Polestar 3, its second fully electric model.
It competes in the premium end of the market, alongside cars like the BMW iX.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor has a WLTP range of 438 miles, courtesy of a 111kWh battery pack.
Prices start at £69,900.
Read our Polestar 3 first drive review, here.
Polestar also offers the model in Long Range Dual Motor form, with a 395-mile range. These models are prices from £75,900.
In dual-motor configuration, with a power bias towards the rear, the 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 £81,500.
The SUV is built alongside the new Volvo EX90.
Polestar said the new car will, over time, offer autonomous highway piloting powered by a LiDAR sensor from Luminar and centralized NVIDIA computing power.
Matt Galvin, Polestar UK managing director said: “Range anxiety is officially a thing of the past, with all our performance EVs offering over 300 miles (WLTP). This new variant of Polestar 3 not only delivers class-leading range but offers all the luxury features and comfort our customers have come to expect from the brand, combined with the added convenience of fast charging. We look forward to commencing test drives in the new year.”
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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