Polestar launched a brand new, lower-priced Polestar 3 mannequin on Thursday to accentuate the competitors with Tesla and Porsche. The brand new mannequin comes as the primary Polestar 3 clients acquired their electrical SUVs.
Polestar 3 will get lower-priced mannequin as deliveries kick-off
As its first EV constructed on two continents, Polestar is anticipating massive outcomes from its new electrical SUV. The Polestar 3 is “the SUV for the electrical age” with an aerodynamic design, luxurious tech-loaded inside, and sports-car-like really feel.
With an enormous 11 kWh battery and extremely environment friendly motor, the Polestar 3 will get as much as 315 miles vary. It additionally contains quick charging (10% to 80%) capabilities in 30 minutes to get you again on the street.
Polestar 3 manufacturing started in Chengdu, China, in April, whereas US manufacturing in South Carolina is slated for this summer time.
A number of months in the past, Polestar revealed its electrical SUV would begin $10,000 lower than anticipated, with a brand new MSRP of $73,400.
Polestar introduced a new Lengthy vary Single motor Polestar 3 mannequin on Thursday. The brand new lower-priced Polestar 3 begins at $85,500 (€79,890), together with the handover price. The brand new mannequin is on the market to order in Europe whereas North America and Australia will observe later this yr.
The Lengthy-range Single Motor mannequin presents “a brand new entry-point for our flagship electrical SUV,” in response to CEO Thomas Ingenlath.
Powered by the identical 111 kWh battery, the brand new Polestar 3 presents as much as 404 miles (650 km) WLTP vary.
The brand new mannequin arrives because the first Polestar 3 consumers acquired their new electrical SUVs. Polestar is delivering fashions to clients throughout two continents, with extra markets coming all through 2024.
The primary three Polestar 3’s had been delivered in Sweden, whereas the North American Polestar crew is handing over the primary fashions in California, Illinois, and New York. Polestar plans to ship extra fashions in Germany and Norway on Friday.
| 2025 Polestar 3 trim | Estimated EPA vary (Mixed) | Energy | Torque | Worth |
| Lengthy Vary Twin Motor with Pilot Pack | 315 miles | 489 hp | 620 lb-ft | $73,400 |
| Lengthy Vary Twin Motor with Pilot Pack and Plus Pack | 315 miles | 489 hp | 620 lb-ft | $78,900 |
| Lengthy Vary Twin Motor with Pilot and Efficiency Pack | 279 miles | 517 hp | 671 lb-ft | $79,400 |
| Lengthy Vary Twin Motor with Pilot, Plus, and Efficiency Pack | 279 miles | 517 hp | 671 lb-ft | $84,900 |
The present base (for now) Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Twin Motor mannequin begins at $73,400 within the US. The Lengthy Vary Twin Motor with Efficiency pack prices $79,400. Polestar stated it’ll reveal US pricing for the brand new lower-priced mannequin later this yr.
Polestar’s new electrical SUV can be eligible for its $7,500 Polestar Clear Car Incentive for leases.
In the meantime, Polestar presents varied packs to improve the car. These embrace: Pilot pack (included), Pilot pack with LiDAR (+$5,000), Plus Pack (+$5,500) and Professional pack (+2,100).
The information comes after Polestar launched the brand new 2025 Polestar 2 Wednesday with extra vary and new styling (try the 2025 Polestar 2 right here).
Can Polestar’s new electrical SUV compete with Tesla’s top-selling Mannequin Y, beginning at $44,990, with as much as 320 miles vary? Or Porsche’s new Macan EV, beginning at $78,800? Tell us what you assume within the feedback.
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