Polestar 3

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Polestar 3
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar
Model codeP519
ProductionFebruary 2024[1] – present
Model years2024–present[2]
2024–2026 (United States)
Assembly
DesignerNahum Escobedo, Su-bum Lee[5] under Maximilian Missoni
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV (E)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformSPA2
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output
  • 489 hp (365 kW)
  • 517 hp (386 kW) (with Performance Pack)
Battery111 kWh (400 MJ)[4]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,985 mm (117.5 in)[3]
Length4,900 mm (192.9 in)[4]
Width1,968 mm (77.5 in)[6]
Height1,614 mm (63.5 in)[3]
Curb weight2,584 kg (5,697 lb)[7]

The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV[8][9] produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2024. The Polestar 3 is the first vehicle to use the SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles.[10]

The vehicle is based on Volvo's similarly sized EX90 crossover.[11]

Overview

The Polestar 3 was officially revealed on 12 October 2022[12] and is on the same platform as the upcoming Volvo EX90 flagship SUV,[4][13][14] both of which are based on the 2021 Volvo Recharge concept.[15] The vehicle made its public debut at the April 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Measuring 4,900 mm (193 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. Trim levels include the 'Long Range' and the 'Performance Pack', similar trims to the EX90. Both trims run on the same battery.[16]

The vehicle was produced in Chengdu, Sichuan and Ridgeville, South Carolina until March 2026, when production shifted solely to the Ridgeville facility.[17]

Equipment

20 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.[18]

Powertrain

The 3 has a choice of two 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 (379 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 (348 mi).[19][20]

Both models have two permanent-magnet synchronous motors, with one at each axle. The rear axle features true torque vectoring and improved economy using a rear motor disconnect clutch. Both models use a single-speed transmission, and a 111 kWh battery.

Type Model Amount of motors Range Power Torque Electric motor Battery Top speed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Transmission Layout Cal. years
BEV Dual Motor, Long Range 2 610 km (379 mi)WLTP 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 (348 mi)WLTP 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

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor Plus Pilot (LHD) (2025)[21]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 36 90%
Child occupant: 46 93%
Pedestrian: 50.1 79%
Safety assist: 15.1 83%
ANCAP test results
Polestar 3
(2025, aligned with Euro NCAP)[22]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 36.04 90%
Child occupant: 46.22 94%
Pedestrian: 50.10 79%
Safety assist: 14.23 79%

Sales

Year China
2024 9,763[23]

References

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