Review and specifications
2026 Polestar 3
The midsized Polestar 3 SUV will expand the electric-only brand's portfolio in 2025, packed with luxury features and safety equipment. Two dual-motor configurations with all-wheel drive are offered, as is one single-motor rear-wheel drive version. The standard dual-motor model has 489 horsepower, with an estimated 315-mile range. The step up is a long range model with a Performance Pack. It has 517 hp and an estimated 279-mile range. Both have a 400-volt lithium battery, with 111-kW capacity, and a maximum tow capacity of 3,500 lbs. The single-motor version has an estimated range of 350 miles and a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. First-year models are well equipped, from HUD and 25-speaker stereo, to a generous roster of active safety systems that includes AEB with cyclist and pedestrian detection, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW, supported by five radars and five external cameras. Polestar has recently announced that it will not sell cars in the U.S. from the 2027 model year onward.
- Market value
- $67,500
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric luxury SUVs
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $67,500 - $84,900
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 193 in
- Width
- 77 in
- Height
- 64 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 5,695 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About Polestar
<p>Polestar is an all-electric car brand that began as a standalone company that tuned Volvos to be sportier. Once Volvo acquired it, Polestar became a subsidiary that built specially-badged performance cars similar to BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG. In 2017, Polestar became an independent company and started producing its own vehicles, which share parts from Volvo. Both Volvo and Polestar are owned by Geely, a Chinese conglomerate. The Polestar 2’s choppy ride and cramped interior did not impress us when we tested it. The brand exited the U.S. market after the 2026 model year following a decision from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. Under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts vehicles with hardware and software linked to foreign entities of concern, Polestar will not sell vehicles in the U.S. from model year 2027 onwards. It continues to sell vehicles in Europe and other regions.</p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 39223 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: July 14, 2026
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