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2027 Polestar 3 update includes faster charging, new motor
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2025 Polestar 3 - Base
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Engine size
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Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
220kW / 490Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Google
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
Information Type: Satellite View
Map Updates Months of Subscription: Unlimited
Screen Size (in): 14.50
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Os Version
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 11.09
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 33.15
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 16.57
Mode 3 Duration: 11.00
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.42
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 1.05
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 2.11
Mode 4 Duration: 0.50
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 250.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 250.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 4 Voltage: 400
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 490
Motor 1 Location: Rear
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 299.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 220.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Count: 204
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: Contemporary Amperex Tech
Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery Voltage: 400.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 111.00
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Useable Battery (kWh): 107.00
Smart Charging
Plug Charge: yes
V2G Charging: yes
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.50
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 9.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.8
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 299
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 299
Maximum Power (kW): 220
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 220
Maximum Torque (Nm): 490
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 490
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 32.7
Combined (kWh/100km): 20.3
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 203
Combined (Wh/mile): 327
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: 1edt
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Plastic
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Manufacturer Name: Pro
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Manufacturer Name: Pro
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Trailer Towing Preparation
Hook Fixture: Electric Folding
Trailer Hitch: yes
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Spa 2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 1.1
Frunk Capacity (L): 32
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 49.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1411
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 394
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
Front Track (in): 65.9
Front Track (mm): 1673
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
Overall Height (in): 63.7
Overall Height (mm): 1618
Overall Length (in): 192.9
Overall Length (mm): 4900
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 77.5
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1968
Overall Width (in): 77.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 83.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2120
Overall Width (mm): 1968
Rear Track (in): 65.2
Rear Track (mm): 1655
Wheelbase (in): 117.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2985
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.5
Front Headroom (mm): 1055
Rear Headroom (in): 40.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 1019
Front Leg Room (in): 41.8
Front Leg Room (mm): 1061
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 937
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1461
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1428
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Electric
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2860
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6305
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2403
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5298
Tare Weight (kg): 2403
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 100
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 300
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
City: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor & Camera
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 90.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 94.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20250101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 79.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 79.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Polestar 3 Plus Pilot Lhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Marketed As Sustainable Vegan: yes
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Console
Location: Dashboard
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Electric Heater: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Mobile Phone (Ultra-Wideband)
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
Period (Months): 24
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