- The entry-level Polestar 3 starts at $68,900 including destination.
- It has an 111-kilowatt-hour battery and a single rear motor.
- The maximum driving range is 350 miles, according to the EPA estimate.
The Polestar 3 can now be ordered in its most affordable configuration, the rear-wheel drive Long Range Single Motor. Assembled in South Carolina alongside the Long Range Dual Motor Polestar 3, the electric SUV’s cheapest trim starts at $68,900 including destination.
Besides being the most affordable version of the Polestar 3, the Long Range Single Motor is also the longest-range trim, with an EPA-estimated 350 miles on a full charge, courtesy of a 111-kilowatt-hour battery pack–the same as on the dual-motor version. The maximum DC charging rate is 250 kW.
Unlike the dual-motor Polestar 3, which has up to 517 horsepower and 671 pound-feet of torque with the optional Performance pack, the single-motor version’s rear drive unit provides 299 hp. That’s enough for a zero-to-60 miles-per-hour sprint in 7.5 seconds and a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. By comparison, the dual-motor versions can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
The entry-level Polestar 3 comes as standard with the automaker’s Pilot pack, which includes the Pilot Assist advanced driving assistance system, a lane-changing assistant and a 360-degree camera system that offers a 3D view of the car. An extra $5,500 gets you a Bowers & Wilkins audio system, active noise cancellation, speakers in the front headrests, a head-up display and several heated elements including the rear seats, steering wheel and wiper blades. There’s also a $2,100 Pro pack with 21-inch wheels and Swedish gold accents.
The Polestar 3 is based on the same underpinnings as the Volvo EX90 electric SUV. It’s larger than both the Polestar 2 and the upcoming Polestar 4, which is a bit confusing, but at least you know.
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Compared to the best-selling Polestar 2, the Polestar 3 is a step up in terms of pricing, but not as much as you might expect. Because of the increased import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, the 2025 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor with the Performance Pack starts at $66,200. That’s the only Polestar 2 trim available for the 2025 model year. It’s made in China and as you can see, it’s not exactly cheap.
That said, neither the Polestar 2 nor the Polestar 3 are eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when purchasing, despite the 3 being assembled stateside. Leasing, however, could land you the tax credit, thanks to a legislation loophole.
Deliveries of the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor in the United States are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of next year.
Credit : insideevs.com
