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The electric 2024 Polestar 3 large SUV will launch in Australia next year.
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February 2023: Polestar 3 pricing and features
Snapshot
- 2024 Polestar 3 pricing and features
- Electric large SUV set to arrive early next year
- Priced from $132,900 before on-road costs
Following its unveiling in October 2022, Polestar's local arm has confirmed details for the five-seat EV, with a single variant set to be offered at $132,900 before on-road costs.
Pre-orders are now available on the brand's website, with a $1000 refundable deposit required.
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This is on par with Polestar's previous $135,000 prediction – and it includes a comprehensive list of standard equipment at launch, including the standard-fit Pilot and Plus packages for the first model year.
Under the skin, the Polestar 3 is based on the SPA2 dedicated electric vehicle architecture, as found in the related Volvo EX90 due here in 2024.
The optional Performance Pack – available for $9000 – includes a power boost to 380kW and 910Nm, up from 360kW and 840Nm in the Long Range.
It will compete against the Audi Q8 E-Tron, BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and its Volvo EX90 stablemate when it launches in Australia.
While these vehicles offer a range of powertrains, the Polestar 3 is, for now, exclusively offered in dual-motor, all-wheel-drive form – with more-affordable single-motor standard and long-range variants expected in the coming years.
The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive variant is also expected to receive a price drop next year, with the Pilot and Plus packages set to move to the options list.
KEEPING SCORE
The $135,900 entry-level BMW iX xDrive40 is equipped with a 77kWh battery pack, claiming a WLTP driving range of 425km. The more directly comparable xDrive50 – available only in $169,900 xDrive50 Sport form – packs a 112kWh battery with a claimed 630km range.
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Less impressive are the E-Tron’s figures. The $139,900 E-Tron 50 boasts a 71kWh battery pack with a claimed driving range of around 330km, while the $148,900 E-Tron 55 has a 95kWh battery with a driving range of around 420km.
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Both lines offer flagship performance models in the form of the iX M60 and the E-Tron S. The M60 sits above all in price and performance (details here), but the E-Tron S, and the iX xDrive 50, are comparable to the Polestar 3 with its optional Performance Pack installed.
MINI MATCH-UP
| MODEL | PRICE | POWER | BATTERY | RANGE | 0-100KM/H | CHARGING (10-80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 3 | $132,900 | 360kW/840Nm (380kW/910Nm w/ PP*) | 111kWh | 610km | 5.0 seconds (4.7sec PP) | 250kW, 30 minutes |
| BMW iX 40 | $135,900 | 240kW/630Nm | 77kWh | 425km | 6.1 seconds | 150kW, 31 minutes |
| BMW iX 50 | $169,900 | 385kW/765Nm | 112kWh | 630km | 4.6 seconds | 200kW, 35 minutes |
| Audi E-Tron 50 | $139,900 | 230kW/540Nm | 71kWh | 334km | 6.8 seconds | 120kW, 30 minutes |
| Audi E-Tron 55 | $148,900 | 300kW/664Nm | 95kWh | 446km | 5.7 seconds | 150kW, 30 minutes |
| Audi E-Tron S | $168,400 | 370kW/973Nm | 86kWh | 413km | 4.5 seconds |
2024 Polestar 3 pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Polestar 3 Long Range AWD | $132,900 |
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2024 Polestar 3 features
| 21-inch alloy wheels | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| 14.5-inch Android Automotive infotainment system | Acoustic Vehicle Alert System |
| Google built-in | LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lamps |
| DAB+ digital radio | Heated, auto-folding and auto-dimming frameless side mirrors |
| 15-watt wireless phone charger | LED interior illumination |
| 9-inch digital instrument cluster | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Over-the-air software updates | 25-speaker, 1610-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system |
| Polestar Connect | Dolby Atmos support |
| Ultra-wideband key functionality | Soft-closing doors |
| Panoramic glass roof | Power-adjustable steering column w/ memory function |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Air quality sensor |
| Hands-free electric tailgate | MicroTech upholstery, or wool upholstery |
| Power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory function | Heated wiper blades |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Heated rear seats |
| 360-degree camera system | Heated steering wheel |
| Air suspension | Head-up display |
| Three-zone climate control | Adaptive cruise control |
| Heated front seats | Automatic parking. |
| Heat pump |
Wireless Apple CarPlay will become available in a free over-the-air software update in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Polestar notes the Pilot Pack – including adaptive cruise control – and the Plus Pack will be standard-fit at launch, with a cheaper Polestar 3 without these features likely in the future.
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Options
Performance Pack – $9000
| 22-inch four-spoke alloy wheels (black/polished) | Swedish gold accents |
| Performance software upgrade | Laser-etched golden ambient lighting. |
| Unique chassis tuning |
Nappa upgrade – $7500
| Perforated Nappa leather upholstery (grey or beige) | Massaging front seats. |
| Ventilated front seats |
Pilot Pack with LiDAR – $6000
| Additional Nvidia Drive Orin chip | Side mirror cameras |
| Luminar-sourced LiDAR system | Long-range forward-vision camera. |
| Two rear view cameras |
Vehicles ordered with Pilot Pack with LiDAR will arrive in the third quarter of 2024.
1.3 Megapixel HD LED headlights – $3000
Clear laminated acoustic rear windows – no-cost
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Colours
| Magnesium silver | Jupiter |
| Snow white | Midnight blue |
| Thunder grey | Space black. |
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Powertrains, charging, and driving range
A large CATL-supplied 111kWh 400-volt lithium-ion battery pack is found underneath the Polestar 3, providing energy to a dual-motor system – one motor at each axle for an all-wheel drive arrangement.
Running at its fastest on a 250kW 'ultra-rapid' DC fast charger (which ramps up and down as needed to preserve the battery cells), the Polestar 3 will take its battery from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in 30 minutes.
When connected to an AC charger, it will support up to 11kW for a 0-100 per cent charge time of 11 hours.
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Like its upcoming platform sibling, the Volvo EX90, the Polestar 3 features bi-directional charging, allowing it to offer V2L (vehicle-to-load; powering homes and devices or appliances) and V2G (vehicle-to-grid, feeding any additional solar energy into a city’s power grid to benefit from feed-in tariff programs).
Polestar says the 3 has achieved a preliminary WLTP driving range of up to 610km – matching Hyundai’s smaller new Ioniq 6 sedan (77.4kWh battery) – with an efficiency of around 20-21kWh/100km
| 2024 Polestar 3 driving range (WLTP) | |
|---|---|
| Long Range | 610km |
| Long Range w/ Performance Pack | 560km |
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Safety
The 2024 Polestar 3 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Nine airbags (dual front, side, curtain, inner-side, and driver's knee) are fitted as standard.
| 2024 Polestar 3 active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist) | Rear occupant alert – radar-type |
| Lane-keep assist | Post-collision braking |
| Lane departure warning | Traffic sign recognition |
| Blind-spot alert | Oncoming lane mitigation |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Run-off road mitigation. |
| Driver monitoring camera | |
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Dimensions
As a proper large SUV, the Polestar 3 rides on a 2985-millimetre wheelbase, and measures 4900mm long, 2120mm wide (including mirrors) and 1627mm high. Ground clearance is listed at 211mm.
2024 Polestar 3 boot space
The 2024 Polestar 3 has a 484-litre boot capacity. Folding the second row increases luggage capacity to 1411 litres. It has a 32-litre under-bonnet luggage compartment.
MINI MATCH-UP
| MODEL | WHEELBASE | LENGTH | BOOT | FRONT STORAGE | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 3 | 2985mm | 4900mm | 484-1411L | 32L | 2200kg |
| Audi E-Tron | 2928mm | 4901mm | 660-1725L | 60L | ~2500kg |
| BMW iX | 2997mm | 4953mm | 500-1750L | none | ~2500kg |
Warranty and servicing
As with the Polestar 2, the Polestar 3 will be sold in Australia with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000-kilometre battery warranty (or if its charge capacity drops below 70% in the first eight years), and a 12-year corrosion warranty.
Polestar Connect is included for three years, and roadside assistance is complimentary for the first five years.
When will the Polestar 3 be on sale in Australia?
The 2024 Polestar 3 electric SUV will arrive in Australia sometime around the middle of 2024 – later than the original 'early 2024' schedule. Details at the link below.
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