Polestar 3 Adds RWD Configuration In Market Launch With First Deliveries Begin

Polestar has announced the launch of its new Polestar 3 electric vehicle (EV). The announcement also coincides with the first customer deliveries of the Polestar 3 SUV.

In regards to the new Polestar 3 in the U.S., it arrives with Long Range Dual Motor with 315 miles of range and a Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack with 279 miles of range, respectively. The dual-motor setup also delivers acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 and 4.5 seconds, respectively. The U.S. pricing has not been confirmed, but it is expected to be more competitive than its European counterpart.

As for the European market, the Polestar 3 starts at 78,590 euros for the Long Range Single Motor, 85,590 euros for the Dual Motor, and 92,190 euros for the Performance Pack. The estimated range for the dual-motor versions are 631 and 561 kilometers, respectively. The newly launched rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration with Long Range Single Motor delivers 295 horsepower and 361 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 7.8 seconds powered by a 111kWh battery. The estimated range delivers up to 404 miles (650 km) of range.

Coinciding with this announcement, Polestar has begun deliveries of the first Polestar 3 units to buyers across two continents. Notably, the initial handovers occurred at the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with more deliveries scheduled in Germany, Norway, and the U.S. in the coming days.

Kristian Elvefors, Global Head of Commercial at Polestar, expressed enthusiasm for the Polestar 3’s launch stating, “We always knew the Polestar 3 was going to be popular, but even we were blown away by the global media’s reviews and the response to opening up test drive bookings. It’s testament to the excitement in the market for this car and customer interest to get behind the wheel of our flagship electric SUV.”

As Polestar expands its EV lineup, the introduction of the more affordable Polestar 3 model and the start of customer deliveries mark a new milestones for the company. With production ramping up, Polestar is aiming to insert itself at a higher position in the EV industry and become a formidable automaker in the competitive EV market.

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