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The Polestar 4 is officially on sale in Australia and Europe, with the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 rival getting tweaks to option pack pricing.
Production for Australia is scheduled to start in mid-2024 following deliveries in China kicking off late last year.
Local arrivals are expected to commence in August following the launch of Polestar 3.
Polestar hasn't messed with the 4's pricing since we first saw it, the Long Range Single Motor (LRSM) is still $81,500 before on-road costs and the Dual Motor (LRDM) remains at $92,150.
| Variant | Price (excluding on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor | $81,500 |
| Long Range Dual Motor | $93,050 |
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The standard specification includes 20-inch alloy wheels, Tailored Knit upholstery made from recycled materials, a 15.4-inch touchscreen running Android Automotive operating system, rear seat touchscreen, the Pilot Pack, and more.
| 20-inch alloy wheels | Power seats with driver's memory |
| 15.4-inch landscape touchscreen | 10.2-inch digital driver's display |
| Android Automotive operating system with built-in Google Assistant, Maps, Play Store, with downloadable apps, OTA software updates, and wireless Apple Carplay | Animal mode |
| Built-in dashcam and 4x USB-C connectors | 100% recycled plastic ECONYL textile floor mats |
| Cleanzone climate control with heatpump | 15W wireless charging pad |
| Tailored Knit upholstery | Eight-speaker sound system |
| Polestar app with vehicle functionality and smart home integration, digital key, NFC card, key fob | LED headlights with active beam |
| Retractable door handles | Full-LED rear light bar with persistent light signature, automatic dimming |
| Illuminated Polestar emblem | 4 cup holders (2 front, 2 rear) |
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There have been changes to the cost of Polestar's packs, with pricing for the Plus, Performance and Nappa Packs all dropping.
| Plus Pack $8000 | |
|---|---|
| 14.7-inch head-up display | Tri-zone climate control with air quality monitoring |
| 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio | Rear climate control and entertainment screen |
| Pixel LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam | Heated rear seats |
| 22 kW AC charging limit | Heated steering wheel |
| Powered steering column with profile memory | Automatic dimming side mirrors |
| Easy ingress/egress | Star Knit illuminated interior deco |
| Extended electric adjustment settings for front seats | MicroTech upholstery in Charcoal, or Tailored Knit upholstery in Mist, with Zinc deco |
| Electric reclining rear seats | Hands-free operation for powered tailgate |
| Performance Pack (requires Plus Pack) $7200 | |
|---|---|
| Polestar Engineered chassis tuning | Brembo performance brakes in Swedish gold |
| 22-inch Performance forged alloy wheels | Swedish gold valve caps, seat belts |
| Pirelli P-Zero 265/40R22 | |
| Nappa Pack (requires Plus Pack) $7000 | |
|---|---|
| Perforated Bridge of Weir Nappa leather, animal welfare-secured, in Zinc or Charcoal | Rear comfort headrests |
| Ventilated front seats with massage | Brushed textile headliner |
| Additional headrest speakers for Harman Kardon audio | |
| Standalone options | |
|---|---|
| Premium metallic paint | $2300 |
| Painted body cladding (requires Plus Pack) | $1400 |
| 21-inch Sport wheels (not available with Pro Pack) | $2500 |
| Electric folding tow bar | $2900 |
| Electrochromic panoramic glass roof | $2700 |
| Privacy glass for rear side windows | $700 |
| AC charging cable | $360 |
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The Polestar 4 is the latest model in the range and continues to draw inspiration from the brand's Precept concept car.
There are new interior materials and colours including Mist (inspired by fashion and sportswear trends), with fresh paint colours to reflect the brand's continued development.
Recycled and sustainably sourced materials, with blockchain ensuring Polestar knows where its materials come from, contribute to a calculatable cradle-to-gate CO2 output from 19.9 tons of CO2 for the base car to 21.4 of CO2 for the dual motor.
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The LRSM develops 200kW and 343Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h sprint of 7.1 seconds.
It's outshone by the twin-motor LRDM which essentially doubles every stat, making 400kW and 686Nm while cutting the standard sprint claim to 3.8 seconds.
Polesatar's WLTP range target is 610km for the LRSM and 580km for the LRDM (without Performance Pack) from the 94kWh (usable) NCM battery pack.
DC fast-charging peaks at 200kW (DC) for a 10-80% charge in 30 minutes, while AC can come on board at 22kW for flat-full in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Our original story, below, continues unchanged.
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December 2023: Polestar 4 initial pricing and features revealed
The Polestar 4 will join the list of rivals trying to beat Tesla's Model Y in 2024 with an entry point of $81,500.
Key Points
- New Tesla Model Y alternative priced from $81,500
- Long Range Single Motor and Dual Motor models confirmed
- 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds!
Pricing for the coupe-style SUV has been released on industry data site Redbook, with Polestar Australia yet to officially confirm details ahead of the model's release in the third quarter of next year.
Although the Polestar 4 will be positioned as one of many Model Y alternatives, the company has again tucked a number of features into expensive options packs, as outlined below.
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Polestar 4 models and pricing
Two models are listed, with the $81,500 Long Range Single Motor rear-wheel-drive Polestar 4 joined by a more powerful Long Range Dual Motor that costs from $92,150.
The Single Motor model brings outputs of 200kW and 343Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.4 seconds. The Dual Motor doubles those outputs to 400kW and 686Nm, with Polestar quoting a sprint time of 3.8 seconds.
| Output and performance | Long Range Dual motor | Long Range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400kW | 200kW |
| Torque | 686Nm | 343Nm |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 180km/h |
| 0-100km/h* | 3.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Efficiency | Long Range Dual motor | Long Range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption* | 16.7-16.8 kWh/100km | 14.8-14.9 kWh/100km |
| Range target (WLTP)* | Up to 560km | Up to 600km |
| Drag coefficient | 0.269 Cd |
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Features
Standard equipment for both models, based on Redbook data, will include 20-inch alloy wheels, partial-leather upholstery, dual-zone climate, glass roof, and electric seats.
According to the Redbook site, an extensive list of options includes big items such as a panoramic roof, 21-inch wheels, “animal welfare” Nappa-leather interior upgrade, and various packages.
A $10,400 Plus Pack adds a long list of niceties, including electric seats front and rear, heated rear seats, rear colour display, hands-free tailgate, head-up display, and a premium audio system.
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| Dimensions and weight | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2999mm |
| Length | 4839mm |
| Height | 1544mm |
| Width incl. mirrors | 2139mm |
| Ground clearance | 166mm |
| Turning circle kerb to kerb | 11.6m |
| Kerb weight | 2232-2351kg |
| Weight distribution | 50:50 |
| Front storage compartment | 15 litres |
| Rear luggage capacity | 500 litres |
| Rear cargo capacity | 1536 litres |
| Towing capacity | 2000kg (dual), 1500kg (single) |
| Tongue weight limit | 100kg |
| Roof load limit | 75kg |
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A $9360 Performance Pack incorporates 22-inch wheels, high-performance tyres, and performance brakes.
The Polestar 4's pricing positions it closely to the $78,400 Model Y Long Range, though the Tesla features all-wheel drive, while the higher-specced (GT-Line) rear-drive version of the Kia EV6 large electric SUV costs from $79,550.
Polestar 4 will sit between the Swedish brand's first model, the Polestar 2 sedan, and the slightly larger Polestar 3 SUV due mid 2024 – tripling the size of the local line-up.
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