Polestar 3 Polestar 4

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Comparison table

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Polestar 3 Polestar 4
From (indicative) (differs) € 79,995 € 59,800
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
Model years 2024-now 2024-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 72/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 60/100 66/100
Practicality (differs) 78/100 70/100
Reliability 66/100 66/100
Value retention 58/100 58/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV SUV-coupe
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 628 620
Battery (kWh) (differs) 107 100
Power (hp) (differs) 489 272
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5 7.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 200
Length (mm) (differs) 4900 4840
Width (mm) (differs) 1968 2008
Height (mm) (differs) 1614 1534
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2654 2305
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 250 200
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2200 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 484 526
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 19.6 17.8
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Polestar 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 (heavier vehicle lowers score) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 19.6 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Practicality: Boot 484 l + frunk 32 l + towing weight 2,200 kg vs EV SUV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP 17.8 kWh/100km + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 4 · Efficiency: WLTP 17.8 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs. EV SUV coupe segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Practicality: Boot 526 l + towing weight 1,500 kg, no rear window (camera mirror) lowers score (manufacturer figure + ergonomics reporting) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides for the segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Long Range Dual Motor (2024)

Polestar 3

Full-size EV SUV on the SPA2 platform, shared with the Volvo EX90. The Long Range Dual Motor has a 107 kWh battery (usable, 111 gross), 489 hp system power and WLTP range 628 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 250 kW. Braked towing weight 2,200 kg, boot 484 l. Software was mentioned at launch as a point to get used to, partly resolved with OTA updates (public owner reports).

Profile · Long Range Single Motor (2024)

Polestar 4

Electric coupe SUV on Geely's SEA platform, built in China. Long Range Single Motor with 272 hp on the rear axle, 100 kWh battery and WLTP range 620 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 200 kW, braked towing 1,500 kg. Striking design without rear window: rearward view runs via a roof camera onto a digital rear view mirror screen.

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