The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV[7][8] produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, released in 2024. The 3 is the first vehicle to use the all-new SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles.[9]
| Polestar 3 | |
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 Polestar 3 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Polestar (Volvo) |
| Production | February 2024[1]–present |
| Model years | 2025–present[2] |
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| Designer | Su-bum Lee[4] under Thomas Ingenlath |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury (E) crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | SPA2 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors |
| Power output |
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| Battery | 111 kWh (400 MJ)[3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm (117.5 in)[2] |
| Length | 4,900 mm (192.9 in)[3] |
| Width | 1,968 mm (77.5 in)[5] |
| Height | 1,614 mm (63.5 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 2,584 kg (5,697 lb)[6] |
The vehicle is the flagship for the brand, positioned above the 4 compact SUV, and is based on the similarly sized EX90 crossover.[10]
Overview
editThe Polestar 3 was officially revealed on 12 October 2022[11] and will be based on the same platform as the upcoming Volvo EX90 flagship SUV,[3][12][13] both of which are based on the 2021 Volvo Recharge concept.[14] The vehicle had made its public debut at the April 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Measuring 4,900 mm (190 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. It comes exclusively in all-wheel drive. Trim levels include the 'Long Range' and the 'Performance Pack', similar trims to the EX90. Both trims run on the same battery.[15]
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Equipment
edit21- 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.[16]
Powertrain
editThe 3 has a choice of 2 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 (380 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 (350 mi).[17][18]
Both models have two permanent-magnet synchronous motors, with one at each axle. Both models use a single-speed transmission, and a 111 kWh battery.
| Type | Model | Amount of motors | Range | Power | Torque | Combined system output | Electric motor | Battery | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Transmission | Layout | Cal. years |
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| BEV | Dual Motor, Long Range | 2 | 610 km (380 mi)WLTP | N/A | N/A | 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 (350 mi)WLTP | N/A | N/A | 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 |
References
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- ^ a b c d Chilton, 1 Chris (12 October 2022). "2024 Polestar 3 Is An Electric Luxury SUV Priced From $84k With Up To 510 HP And A 379-Mile Range". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
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- ^ Basu, Amreetam (11 April 2023). "10 Things You Need To Know About The Polestar 3". Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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- ^ Gauthier, Micheal (15 June 2022). "Polestar 3, 4, And 5 Teased As An Onslaught Of Models Is on the Horizon". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (28 September 2022). "Polestar 3 Electric SUV Will Debut On October 12 With Up To 510 HP". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Gauthier, Micheal (30 June 2021). "Volvo Hints at Next Electric XC90 SUV With New Recharge Concept". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "New Polestar 3 prices and full specs uncovered". Automotive Daily. 21 September 2022.
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