Polestar launches “entry level” luxury SUV with up to 700 km of range

Polestar, the Swedish-based electric car brand, has announced the entry-level variant of its first electric SUV offering in Australia, the Polestar 3, delivering up to 700 km in range.

Starting at $118,420 before on-roads, the new single-motor MY25 variant comes in at some $14,480 under the previously launched MY24 dual-motor long range variant. You can see our review of those variants here.

The MY25 Polestar 3 line-up now has three variants, including:

• Long range Single motor with Pilot pack – $118,420
• Long range Dual motor with Pilot pack – $132,720
• Long range Dual motor with Pilot and Performance pack – $144,420

This new variant offers 72 more km in range, up from 628 km, for buyers looking at getting into Polestar’s large luxury electric SUV. That’s thanks to using the same large 111 kWh Nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery pack.

The new range from this variant makes it one of the longest-travelling SUVs on the market with every full charge.

“The Polestar 3 Long range Single motor pushes the boundaries of luxury and performance, all while delivering up to 700 kms in range. It’s a great achievement for a large and spacious SUV, making EVs easier to own and more exciting to drive,” Polestar Australia managing director, Scott Maynard says.

When it comes to charging this long-range model, the new model can be charged from 10-80% in 30 minutes, thanks to the 250 kW DC charging available with the model.

On the powertrain front, the single-motor variant produces 220 kW of power and 490 Nm of torque. This helps propel the car from 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds which is respectable for a 4,900 mm long vehicle.

On the road, the ride comfort is enhanced with the use of a passive damper system that utilises Hydraulic Rebound Stops (HRS) and Frequency Selective Damping (FSD). This helps the entry-level variant with the dynamic performance felt when driving the dual-motor long-range variants.

Efficiency-wise, the Polestar 3 single-motor energy consumption is rated at 16.5-18.9 kWh/100 km, based on data from EVDB.

To complement the performance, Polestar has equipped the single-motor variant with the same Brembo braking system found in the dual-motor variant.

Staying on the outside, other notable features of this model include:

• Front and rear wing
• Active LED headlights
• Flush door-handles
• A panoramic glass roof
• 20-inch Aero wheels

Moving onto the inside, the Polestar 3 uses sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for the interior. Features on the inside include:

• 14.5-inch multimedia touchscreen with full smartphone integration
• Android automotive with Google Maps
• Triple-zone climate control
• Electrically adjustable and heated seats

Buyers of the new large SUV have the option of six paint colours and six interior colours along with 4 wheel options. Deliveries of the new single-motor Polestar 3 are expected to start in early 2025.

This new variant is likely to bring luxury SUV buyers to the Polestar brand as it delivers on quite a few of the features usually found in ICE vehicles from other premium brands. We look forward to testing it when it becomes available in early 2025.

See also: Polestar 3 Review: Stunning drive in a luxury electric SUV, but at a price

Find all available EV options on our EV Models page and the latest sales data here.

Polestar 3 range and MSRP (before on-road costs)

MY24

• Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor (Launch Edition) $132,900
• Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack (Launch Edition) $141,900

MY25

• Polestar 3 Long range Single motor with Pilot pack $118,420
• Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor with Pilot pack $132,720
• Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor with Pilot and Performance pack $144,420