Polestar 3

Polestar 3 at a glance

The Polestar 3 sits above the Polestar 2 and next to the coupe-styled Polestar 4 in our Polestar catalogue. For other battery-electric models see the electric cars section.

Generations and versions

There is one generation so far. Polestar updated it thoroughly for 2026, so the market now has two quite different technical versions.

The original car launched as a Long Range Dual Motor, with an optional Performance Pack. ADAC lists a rear-motor version with 220 kW (299 PS) before the update. In the 2026 update, ADAC reports that the 400-volt system was replaced by an 800-volt architecture, the battery capacities changed to 92 kWh (rear motor) and 106 kWh (dual motor), and every version gained power. The main computer is said to be about eight times more powerful, and voice control uses Google Gemini.

Motors, batteries and performance

2024-2026 (400 V, 111 kWh)

The battery is a 111 kWh nickel manganese cobalt pack. Both motors are permanent-magnet synchronous units, one on each axle, and the rear axle has true torque vectoring with a clutch that can disconnect the rear motor to save energy. Wikipedia's infobox and text convert the outputs to horsepower slightly differently, but the kW values are consistent.

From 2026 (800 V)

Top speed is 210 km/h for the rear-motor car and 230 km/h for both all-wheel-drive versions. The batteries come from CATL. Maximum DC charging rose from 250 kW to 350 kW (310 kW for the rear-motor car), and Polestar quotes 10-80% in 22 minutes under ideal conditions. AC charging is 11 kW. On ADAC's first drive, the Dual Motor used 18.2 kWh/100 km on country roads at a gentle pace.

Dimensions, space and boot

The Polestar 3 has two rows and five seats; unlike the Volvo EX90 it does not offer a third row. Wheels range from 20 to 22 inches. You can check its footprint against other cars with the size comparison tool.

Running costs

With WLTP consumption of 17.7 to 20.5 kWh/100 km for the 2026 versions, the Polestar 3 is in line with other large electric SUVs of similar weight. ADAC gives a two-year vehicle warranty for Germany. Electricity costs depend heavily on how much you charge at home; ADAC still plans to test the charging curve and battery management of the updated car in detail.

Trims and equipment

Every Polestar 3 has a 14.5-inch central touchscreen running Android Automotive, an Nvidia central computer, three-zone climate control with an air-cleaning system, a heated steering wheel and USB-C sockets front and rear. The 2026 German price list starts at EUR 78,900 for the Rear Motor, EUR 87,900 for the Dual Motor and EUR 106,900 for the Performance (ADAC, June 2026).

Safety

Euro NCAP awarded the Polestar 3 five stars in 2025. It scored 90% for adult occupant protection, 93% for child occupant protection, 79% for vulnerable road users and 83% for safety assist; Euro NCAP's press release headline said it "sets the standard for child safety". ANCAP's 2025 result is almost identical (90%, 94%, 79% and 79%).

Reliability and known issues

The car is too new for long-term breakdown statistics, and ADAC has no reliability data for it. The start of production was delayed, which Wikipedia's sources link to the timing of Volvo's platform. Production volume in China was modest: 9,763 cars in 2024 and 1,425 in 2025, before all production moved to South Carolina.

Rivals

The closest relative is the Volvo EX90, which shares the SPA2 platform but offers seven seats. The Polestar is the sportier, five-seat car of the pair. Use the comparison tool to check current figures for each.