Polestar introduced a brand new entry-level Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Single Motor model, which joins the present Lengthy Vary Twin Motor and Efficiency variations.
Because the identify signifies, it is going to be geared up with the identical 111-kilowatt-hour battery however just one motor for rear-wheel drive. The motor’s peak output is 220 kW and 490 Nm of torque, which is able to assist decrease the bottom value.
Polestar 3 for the U.S. from the U.S.
The Polestar 3 for the North American market might be produced domestically in South Carolina. This may permit it to evade vital tariffs and probably qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit score, sooner or later sooner or later.
In Europe, the place gross sales start first, the brand new Polestar 3 will begin at €79,890, together with a handover charge. There isn’t any value announcement for the U.S. but, however when evaluating the RWD and AWD costs within the UK, the distinction is about 8%. Making use of the identical distinction to the U.S. costs of the AWD model ($73,400 plus vacation spot cost) makes us imagine that the Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Single Motor may begin at below $68,000, or at the very least below $70,000.
Cheaper price is the first, however not the one good thing about the brand new entry-level Polestar 3. The only-motor model can also be a bit extra environment friendly and has barely extra vary. It is not a major achieve, just some %. The brand new WLTP ranking is as much as 403 miles, in comparison with 392 miles within the AWD model and 348 miles within the Efficiency model. Within the U.S., the EPA end result is perhaps between 320 to 325 miles, assuming a variety of 315 miles anticipated for the dual-motor model.
Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Single Motor (RWD)
Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Single Motor (RWD) inside
There are additionally drawbacks to having only one motor. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph might be significantly slower at 7.5 seconds (7.8 seconds as much as 62 mph). Within the U.S., the Polestar 3 AWD is promised to speed up from 0 to 60 mph in simply 4.9 seconds. The Efficiency model is even faster at 4.6 seconds.
Nonetheless, different components, together with quick charging from 10 to 80% in about half-hour at as much as 250 kilowatts and tools, will stay the identical between RWD and AWD: “As a efficiency model, the Lengthy vary Single motor retains all of the hallmarks that make the Lengthy vary Twin motor variations such an interesting drive. A complicated passive damper system that makes use of Hydraulic Rebound Stops (HRS) and Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) takes care of journey consolation and management. The result’s the Lengthy vary Single motor Polestar 3 emulates the dynamic character discovered within the Lengthy vary Twin motor fashions.”
The brand new Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Single Motor might be produced concurrently in Chengdu, China, and South Carolina, U.S. Clients in choose European international locations can already place orders, whereas the market launch will observe in 2024 in North America and Australia.
First buyer deliveries of Polestar 3: Polestar’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden—June 27, 2024
Whereas Polestar is introducing the rear-wheel drive model of the Polestar 3, the primary vehicles (AWD), had been delivered to clients in Europe on June 27.
Deliveries began at Polestar’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and inside days, they’ll unfold by means of Europe, together with Germany and Norway. A North American launch will observe, with first deliveries deliberate for California, Illinois, Indiana, and New York.
Polestar famous that the preliminary batch of buyer check drives was over-subscribed. That is a constructive signal, because the model has to extend gross sales quantity as shortly as potential after a number of weaker quarters.
Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar stated: “This is a vital milestone – first deliveries of Polestar 3 to our clients. Take a look at drives begin in any respect Polestar Areas this coming weekend in Europe. Hundreds of hand-raisers are invited to expertise our nice, luxurious efficiency SUV. Polestar is changing into a worldwide participant with probably the most enticing electrical product vary.”
