Is the Polestar 3 a BMW iX beater?
Has the Swedish marque pulled a blinder with its latest electric SUV?
What do you get if you combine svelte Swedish design, slick Silicon Valley software and a progressive powertrain? You get the Polestar 3.
But is it enough? Sam Sheehan reviews the Polestar 3 to find out whether these three elements come together to make one of the most compelling electric crossovers or just another forgettable white good.
Aerodynamics play a huge role in the design and range of the Polestar 3 but not to the detriment of its visual appearance. It manages to pack many aerodynamic features to improve its range while looking better than other cars in its category such as the Tesla Model Y and the BMW iX.
In this review, Sam breaks down the exterior design features as well as the clever interior design that makes it really useful (you need to see the neat trick with the boot floor).
2024 Polestar 3 facts & stats
Polestar 3 variants
Long range Single motor £69,900
Long range Dual motor £75,900
Long range Dual motor with Performance pack £81,500
Polestar 3 motor options
Single motor
Dual motor
Dual motor with performance pack
Performance
Single motor: 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 112mph
Dual motor 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 130mph
Dual motor with performance pack: 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 130mph
Range (WLTP)
Long-range single motor: 438 miles
Long-range dual motor: 392 miles
Long-range with Performance pack: 347 miles