Overview
The Polestar 3 is the brand’s first SUV — a large electric vehicle on the platform shared with the Volvo EX90. It brings Polestar’s design language and material philosophy to the family SUV segment: the interior uses sustainable Nordico materials (made from recycled PET bottles, cork, and Mycelium), and the exterior reflects the flat, horizontal lighting elements that define the brand’s identity.
The Long Range Single Motor uses a 111kWh battery with a single rear motor producing 235kW. At 631km WLTP, it delivers the longest range in Polestar’s Australian lineup and one of the longer results in the premium SUV category broadly.
Key Specification
Battery: 111kWh. WLTP: 631km. Drive: RWD. DC: 250kW. 0-100: approximately 7.8s. Seats: 5. Price: from ~$99,900.
Real-world highway range at 110 km/h: approximately 510-550km. 10-80% at 250kW DC: approximately 30 minutes. AC 11kW home charging: approximately 12 hours.
Interior and Practicality
Five seats. Boot: approximately 484L. Panoramic roof standard. The Polestar 3’s cabin is built around horizontal surfaces and minimalist surfaces — similar philosophical DNA to the Polestar 2 but scaled to SUV proportions. The 14.5-inch Google Automotive infotainment screen and 9-inch driver display replace conventional instrument clusters.
Premium Bowers & Wilkins audio available. ADAS: Pilot Assist, City Safety, full Volvo safety suite.
Verdict
The Polestar 3 SM is for premium EV SUV buyers who prioritise Scandinavian design identity, sustainable materials, and long-range capability over the Korean competitors’ stronger warranty and V2L features. At the premium end of the market, the Polestar 3’s positioning is distinctive and coherent.
